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Health Info for the Public

5 A Day Program for Arkansas
DHHS
http://www.healthyarkansas.com/services/services_5aday.html
The 5 A Day for Better Health Program is the largest public-private nutrition education program ever launched. It is one of the first programs to approach Americans with a simple, positive message - to eat 5 or more serving of fruits and vegetables every day for better health.

American Lung Association of Arkansas
American Lung Association
http://www.lungark.org/
The American Lung Association of Arkansas is a volunteer organization working to promote lung health, keep kids from smoking and help patients with asthma, especially children.

ARHealthLINK
UAMS Library
http://www.arhealthlink.org
Arkansas' health information website providing national resources on top health concerns in the state. State and local health information on support groups, non-profit agencies and organizations. A calendar of health events is included.

Arkansas CSEPP
CSEPP
http://www.arkansascsepp.com/
The Pine Bluff Arsenal is one of eight locations in the nation where chemical weapons are stockpiled. The Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP) was established to enhance the emergency preparedness in communities around the chemical stockpiles until the stockpiles are eliminated.

Drinking Water Information for Arkansans
DHHS
http://www.healthyarkansas.com/eng/
The mission of the Division of Engineering is to protect the health of all of Arkansas' citizens and visitors by providing public education for the purpose of ensuring that public water systems provide adequate quantities of safe, palatable water and that community sewerage systems dispose of domestic wastes in a safe manner.

EPA Lead In Your Drinking Water
EPA
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead/leadfactsheet.html
Actions you can take to reduce lead in drinking water are outlined.

Genetics Home Reference
NLM
http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/
Genetics Home Reference provides consumer-friendly information about the effects of genetic variations on human health.

Haz-Map: Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
NLM
http://hazmap.nlm.nih.gov/
Haz-Map is an occupational health database designed for health and safety professionals and for consumers seeking information about the health effects of exposure to chemicals and biologicals at work. Haz-Map links jobs and hazardous tasks with occupational diseases and their symptoms.

Healthy Arkansas Program
DHHS
http://www.arkansas.gov/ha/home.html
Healthy Arkansas is a comprehensive effort to clearly define specific areas where behavioral changes can lead to healthier citizens.

Household Products Database
National Library of Medicine
http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/
This database links over 4,000 consumer brands to health effects from Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) provided by the manufacturers and allows consumers to research products based on chemical ingredients. It can answer questions such as: What chemicals ingredients are in a specific brand? What are the acute and chronic effects of chemical ingredients in a specific brand? Who manufactures a brand and how do I contact them?

InfoSIDA - AIDS info
NIH
http://aidsinfo.nih.gov/infoSIDA/
A comprehensive Spanish-language companion to AIDSinfo featuring information about HIV treatment and clinical trials.

MedlinePlus
NLM
http://medlineplus.gov/
The consumer health information (CHI) website from the National Library of Medicine. Contains dictionaries, encyclopedias, drug information etc. Also available in Spanish.

Patient Education Materials
University of Iowa
http://www.uihealthcare.com/topics/catindex.html
Patient education topics written by physicians.

ToxMystery
NLM
http://toxmystery.nlm.nih.gov/
An interactive game developed by the National Library of Medicine for educating children about potential chemical hazards around the home.

ToxTown
National Library of Medicine
http://toxtown.nlm.nih.gov/
Launched October, 2002. Tox Town is an interactive guide to commonly encountered toxic substances. The site provides information on everyday locations where you might find toxic chemicals; non-technical descriptions of chemicals; links to authoritative chemical information; how the environment can impact human health; and resources on environmental health.