American Academy of Pediatrics ADHD information
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Information and resources for family and community about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) in children. |
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American Heart Association
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Education about fighting heart disease and stroke with information regarding prevention, treatment, and recovery. |
CDC HPV vaccination information
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Facts, diagnosis, treatment, and resources about the disease Human Papillomavirus (HPV). |
CDC MRSA questions and answers
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Facts about methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), and
answers to commonly asked questions about preventing the spread of MRSA
skin infections. |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Information on how to promote health and quality of life by
preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. Sponsored by
the federal Department of Health and Human Services. |
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Community Health Care
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Provides comprehensive primary medical and dental care to families
with or without insurance in the greater Tacoma and Pierce County area.
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addition, care is provided through a Women's Health Clinic, a Domestic
Violence Clinic, Health Care for the Homeless, and Foot Care for
Seniors.
Those without insurance are treated on a sliding fee scale based on income, family size, and services provided.
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F.E.A.S.T
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F.E.A.S.T. (Families Empowered And Supporting Treatment of eating
disorders) is an international organization of and for parents and
caregivers to help loved ones recover from eating disorders by providing
information and mutual support, promoting evidence-based treatment, and
advocating for research and education to reduce the suffering
associated with eating disorders. |
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Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup
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Good Samaritan Hospital provides comprehensive services, from the
Family Birth Center to the Children’s Therapy Unit; from superior
emergency care to extensive in-patient physical therapy. |
Good Samaritan Hospital Mobile Health - Immunization Schedules
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The Good Samaritan Hospital Mobile Unit Immunization schedule and contact information. |
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KidsHealth
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Doctor-approved and jargon-free health information about children from before birth through adolescence.
Separate Web areas for kids, teens, and parents.
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Mayo Clinic
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Medical information, tools, and services. Includes sections on
diseases and conditions, drugs and supplements, treatment decisions,
healthy living, and more. |
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National Institute on Drug Abuse
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Information and resources on drug abuse, from detecting and
responding to emerging drug abuse trends and understanding how drugs
work in the brain and body to developing and testing new treatment and
prevention approaches.
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ParentHelp123
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Information regarding a program that helps Washington State families
apply for health and food programs, and locate resources in their local
communities. Site also contains health information for pregnant women,
parents of new babies, and families with children.
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Safe Kids Worldwide
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A nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing unintentional
childhood injury through accidents such as motor vehicle crashes, fires,
drowning, poisoning and falls. The Web site is geared toward providing a
safe environment for children, with numerous links for parents,
teachers, and nurses. |
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SeaMar Medical and Dental Clinics
10217 125th Street Court East in Puyallup
(253) 864-4550
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The clinics provide medical, dental, and behavioral health services. Sliding scale. Accepts all insurances.
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Web site includes information regarding this community-based
organization that is committed to providing quality, comprehensive
health and human services to diverse communities, specializing in
service to Latinos. |
South Sound 2-1-1 on United Way
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Information about the South Sound 2-1-1 information and referral
service. Pierce County residents can call 211 to connect with essential
health and human resources.
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Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
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A resource for up-to-date information about personal and community health in Pierce County, Washington. |
Washington Poison Center
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Information and education about poison. The website provides
immediate expert treatment advice and assistance on the telephone in the
case of exposure to poisonous, hazardous, or toxic substances.
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Washington State Certificate of Immunization Status
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Provides the Certificate of Immunization Status document for
Washington State students. Washington State Law (RCW 28A.210.160)
requires that all children have a completed Certificate of Immunization
Status on file at the school, preschool or a child care facility that
they attend. |