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MedlinePlus
Produced by the National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus brings you information
about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand
and offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for
free.
HealthFinder.gov
a government Web site where you will find information and tools to help you
and those you care about stay healthy
U.S.
Dept of Health & Human Services
The United States government's principal agency for protecting the health
of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those
who are least able to help themselves.
Oklahoma
Dept. of Health
Responsible for protecting and improving the public's health status through
strategies that focus on preventing disease.
USDA
Food & Nutrition
This site aggregates USDA and government sites relevant to food and nutrition.
doctor information
AMA
Doctor Finder
AMA DoctorFinder provides professional information about virtually every licensed
physician
in the United States.
ADA's
Find a Dentist
Search for ADA Member dentists
Oklahoma
Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision
Search for doctors licensed by the Oklahoma Medical Board.
Oklahoma
Osteopathic Doctor Locator
This verification service provides current data extracted by the Oklahoma
State Board of Osteopathic Examiners (OSBOE) from its own database.
health benefit programs
SoonerCare
from Oklahoma Health Care Authority
A health coverage program jointly funded by the federal and state government.
This program helps pay some or all medical bills for many people who can't
afford them.
Medicare
Federally sponsored healthcare for Americans aged 65 or older.
GovBenefits.gov
Search for available federal and state benefits
RX
For Oklahoma: Prescription Drug Program
(sponsored by the OK Healthcare Authority)
health
NIH
Health Information
Quick links and health topics from the National Institutes of Health
Health
Resources & Services Administration
HRSA provides leadership and financial support to health care providers in
every state and U.S. territory.
Indian
Health Services
The IHS mission is to raise the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health
of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level.
HHS
Preventive Care
Eat smart, exercise regularly, and get routine health screenings. Be an active
participant in managing your health. Start leading a healthy lifestyle.
Substance
& Mental Health Services Administration
The Agency has sharply focused its mission on building resilience and facilitating
recovery for people with or at risk for mental or substance use disorders.
nutrition
- Nutrients
by List
This directory contains reports of selected food items and nutrients in standard release 20
Dietary
Guidelines for Americans
The Guidelines provide authoritative advice for people two years and older
about how good dietary habits can promote health and reduce risk for major
chronic diseases.
Food
& Nutrition Information Center
Provides credible, accurate, and practical resources for nutrition and health
professionals, educators, government personnel and consumers.
Fruits
& Veggies Matter
A confederation of government, not-for-profit groups and industry groups working
collaboratively and synergistically to increase the consumption of fruits
and vegetables for improved public health.
MyPyramid.gov
MyPyramid offers personalized eating plans and interactive tools to help you
plan/ assess your food choices based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Nutritive
Value of Foods
Contains data on over 1,274 foods expressed in terms of common household units.
Nutrition.gov
Providing easy, online access to government information on food and human
nutrition for consumers.
Oklahoma
State Nutrition Action Plan
Educate individuals, families, and communities about healthy dietary patterns
and regular physical activity, based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
What's
In The Foods You Eat (searchable version)
Search for common foods (such as cheeseburger) to learn what nutrients it
contains, or doesn't
food safety
Center
for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition
Reports, research, recalls and other topics related to food safety
Fact
Sheets
I information on a variety of foof, labeling and kitchen safety topics
IsItDoneYet?.gov
Take the guess work, and risk, out of knowing when food is cooked properly
and thoroughly.
FSIS
Food Recalls
Get information about recalls and public health alerts that involve meat,
poultry, and processed egg products.
Oklahoma
Food Service Establishment Inspections
An inspection is a snapshot in time. A review of the inspection history is
a better indicator of a food service establishments operational conditions.
recipes
Cookbooks
& Recipes for Household Programs
Here you will find links to cookbooks developed for Household Programs
Fruits
& Veggies Matter Recipe Database
Find recipes by ingedient
Military
Recipes
Recipes for when you need to feed a crowd
Shopping,
Cooking & Meal Planning
Find a wealth of information, resources, and tips for healthier ways to plan
and shop, for you and your family.
Stay
Young at Heart
Cooking the heart healthy way.
U.S.
Navy General Mess Manual & Cookbook
1902 general mess manuak and cookbook for use on board vessels of the United
States Navy.