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.
Online Health Information
American Academy of Family Physicians
Provides the full text of patient education handouts, which are also included in the journal, American Family Physician.
American Academy of Pediatrics
Dedicated to the health and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
American College of Physicians
This site offers patients and families information compiled by of internists - physicians who specialize in the prevention, detection and treatment of illnesses in adults.
American Medical Association: Adolescent Health
This website from the AMA on adolescent health includes resources, links, and parenting resources.
The Center for Young Women's Health
This website offers links to information for teens about nutrition, fitness, emotional health, sexuality, gynecology, and other topics.
GirlsHealth.gov
This website from the National Women's Health Information Center includes health information on a variety of health topics of interest to adolescent girls.
Girl Power!
This is a national public education campaign to encourage 9-13 year old girls to make the most of their lives and their health. The site also includes a section for parents.
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 Adolescent Health Information Center
The NAHIC is a national resource for adolescent health information and research. The site includes adolescent health statistics and policy information.
The North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
NASPAG is the organization for professionals in pediatric and adolescent gynecology. The website includes health information for patients and links to other resources.
The Society for Adolescent Medicine
SAM is 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.
