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Patient Education

With knowledge, comes power. We encourage patients to take control of their lives and wellness by becoming engaged in their healthcare and learning more about healthy living. The links below provide information on a multitude of health conditions, as well as articles on raising a healthy family. We encourage you to use these resources to educate yourself and your family on health conditions and wellness programs.

Additional Resources

FamilyDoctor.org

Clear, accurate health information and education for your entire family, from the American Academy of Family Physicians

HealthyChildren.org

The parent’s site from the American Academy of Pediatrics

KidsHealth.org

The Children’s health and medical information site from the Nemours Foundation

MedlinePlus

MedlinePlus is a service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world’s largest medical library, which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our mission is to present high-quality, relevant health and wellness information that is trusted, easy to understand, and free of advertising, in both English and Spanish. Anywhere, anytime, on any device—for free.

CHADD.org

Improving the lives of people affected by ADHD

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The CDC is a government resource for vaccine safety.

Immunization Action Coalition (IAC)

The IAC works to increase immunization rates and prevent disease by creating and distributing educational materials for health professionals and the public that enhance the delivery of safe and effective immunization services.

Vaccine Education Center

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Vaccine Education Center provides complete and up-to-date information about vaccines to parents and health care professionals.

National Network for Immunization Information (NNii)

NNii is a service provided by Immunizations for Public Health, a Texas-based nonprofit corporation dedicated to making immunization information available to those who need it.

Institute for Vaccine Safety

The Institute for Vaccine Safety provides an independent assessment of vaccines and vaccine safety.

Parents of Kids with Infectious Diseases (PKIDs)

PKIDs’ mission is to educate the public about infectious diseases, the methods of prevention and transmission, the latest advances in medicine, and the elimination of social stigma borne by the infected.