Fletcher Allen, a Vermont university hospital and medical center, serves all of
Vermont and the northern New York region. Located in Burlington, Fletcher Allen is a regional, academic healthcare center and teaching hospital in alliance with the University of Vermont.
Health Resources & Links
"First With Kids"
Lewis First, MD offers parents and children tips for staying healthy and safe in his weekly First with Kids segments. Dr. First is Chief of Pediatrics at the Vermont Children's Hospital at Fletcher Allen and the Department of Pediatrics, University of Vermont College of Medicine.
American Academy of Pediatrics
This organization of 60,000 pediatricians includes some of the nation's leading child health experts and is one of the most trusted sources of research-based recommendations. This Web site includes a parenting corner, a library of health topics and pediatrician finder.
FirstGov for Kids-Health
FirstGov for Kids is a gateway to numerous kid-friendly health resources from governmental, organizational, educational and commercial sites, including links to interactive sites.
healthfinder® kids
This site helps kids and parents find health information on topics such as alcohol, drugs, smoking, safety, exercise, and more.
KidsHealth/TeensHealth
These sites provide health information about children and have consumer information pages for kids, parents, and teens. The information is presented in a fun and informative way.
MedlinePlus - Children's Health
The National Library of Medicine Web site has "Easy to Read" material, Interactive Tutorials, Surgery Videos, news and information in other languages.
National Institutes of Health - Parenting
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary Federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research.
The Society for Adolescent Medicine
An organization with the goal of improving the health and well-being of adolescents. The website includes information for health professionals, teens, and parents.
Talking with Kids About Tough Issues
This site offers guides to talking with children on a variety of issues, including sex, HIV/AIDS, violence, drugs, and alcohol.
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This list of resources was compiled by Fletcher Allen's health professionals and the Frymoyer Community Health Resource Center - your resource for trusted health care content. For more information, call (802) 847-8821, or see the Center's Web site.
