Helpful Links

MedlinePlus
From the National Institutes of Health. Offers wide variety of health information and links to other sites for over 700 topics on conditions, diseases, and wellness. This is the site I usually start with when I want information on a health related topic.
Centers for Disease Control
information about infectious diseases including up to date information about recent outbreaks. Also has information about vaccines and treatment guidelines for sexually transmitted diseases.
American Social Health Association
information about sexually transmitted diseases and sexual health
MyPyramid
Information about nutrition, food groups, exercise, and help with nutritional planning
American Heart Association
information about heart disease and prevention
American Cancer Society
information about cancer, prevention, treatment, and support
National Institute of Health
offers health information and links to the different Institutes of Health. Has information for consumers (patients) and health providers.
National Institute of Mental Health
information and research news on mental health issues and disorders for both consumers and health providers.
Obesity in Utah
For public health professionals, policy and decision makers, clinical experts, educators, media professionals, and others working in the field of overweight and obesity prevention.
MRSA infections
prevention and treatment

Fact Sheet from CDC
Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool (for women over 35 who have not had breast cancer. Findings should be discussed with your health care provider)
Estimating Breast Cancer Risk (from the National Cancer Institute)
Susan G. Komen - includes interactive tool on breast self exam

Student Health Clinic