healthfinder.gov - Health Promotion

Healthfinder

Healthfinder offers information and tools to help you and those you care about stay healthy.

Review Date: Thursday, November 13, 2014

National Health Information Center - NHIC
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

FAQs about WISEWOMAN – Well–Integrated Screening and Evaluation for Women Across the Nation

WISEWOMAN is a program designed to help low-income, under- or uninsured 40- to 64-year-old women reduce their risk for heart disease and improve their overall health. This page answers questions about WISEWOMAN, including program locations, benefit services, cost, and more.

Review Date: Friday, March 29, 2013

Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion/CDC

Healthy People 2020

Healthy People provides science-based, 10-year national objectives for improving the health of all Americans. Learn about 2020 topics, goals, and objectives, and how you can get involved, show support, and stay up-to-date.

Review Date: Friday, April 03, 2015

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Healthy People State Plans

Many States use Healthy People as a guide to improving health. Find state plans and reports based on objectives and targets from Healthy People 2010 and 2020.

Review Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Youth Physical Activity Guidelines Toolkit

To promote physical activity guidelines,the CDC and several partner organizations developed the Youth Physical Activity Guidelines Toolkit, which highlights specific strategies that schools, families, and communities can use to support youth physical activity.

Review Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - CDC
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Benefits of Physical Activity

This page lists the benefits for adopting an active lifestyle, including reduced risk of diabetes, weight control, improved health of muscles and bones, and mental health.

Review Date: Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Shape Up America!

Better Health and You: Tips for Adults

Find tips for healthy eating, getting active, and more to help you keep a healthy weight.

Review Date: Monday, May 11, 2015

NIH Weight-Control Information Network, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

CDC Health and Safety Podcasts

Search, listen to or view CDC podcasts on reliable health and safety topics.

Review Date: Friday, October 31, 2014

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - CDC
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Find a Local United Way Organization

Contact your local United Way to find programs and volunteer opportunities that improve education, help people achieve financial stability, and promote healthy living in your community.

Review Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2015

United Way Worldwide

Health Information - National Institutes of Health

This health information page from the National Institutes of Health allows users to search or browse for information on prevention and wellness, diseases and conditions, and procedures by topic or audience.

Review Date: Tuesday, January 19, 2016

National Institutes of Health - NIH
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Indian Health Service - Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Programs

The goal of the HP/DP program is to create healthier American Indian and Alaska Native communities by developing, coordinating, implementing, and disseminating effective health promotion and chronic disease prevention programs. Find health and fitness resources in your area.

Review Date: Friday, September 14, 2012

Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Let’s Move! Screen Time Log- (PDF)

Print and complete this log to determine how much time you are spending in front of a computer or television screen. You may find out that you need to reduce your screen time and switch to some physically active alternatives.

Review Date: Wednesday, February 01, 2012

The White House

National Institutes of Health Vodcast

NIH podasts are updated every month, offering you the lastest information and advances from medical research.

Review Date: Thursday, March 03, 2016

National Institutes of Health - NIH
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

NHLBI Obesity Education Initiative: Guide to Behavior Change

If you are overweight, these behavioral changes will reduce your risk for some health problems that affect the heart, lungs and joints, as well as some chronic diseases.

Review Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2014

NIH National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute - NHLBI

NIH Radio

Get the latest information about NIH research findings, highlights of press conferences, and health campaigns.

Review Date: Thursday, March 03, 2016

National Institutes of Health - NIH
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Vaccinations for Adults: You’re Never Too Old to Get Immunized- (PDF)

Many adults don't know they are supposed to get immunized against diseases. They think vaccinations are for kids. There are millions of adults in this country who need influenza, pneumococcal, tetanus, diphtheria, hepatitis B, and other vaccines. Are you one of them?

Review Date: Thursday, January 31, 2013

Immunization Action Coalition