HEALTH RESOURCES
DISCLAIMER: Selected health
related links are provided as informational resources. Their inclusion
in this web site should not be construed as an endorsement by the
SHC. We are not responsible for the accuracy of information in these
links.
Alcohol Information
Allergies and Infectious Disease
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease
Asthma
Allergy and Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics, Inc.
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
Body
piercing/Tattooing
www.tribalectic.com
Deaf Health
National Center for Deaf Health Research
Eating Disorders
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
Emergency Preparedness
For information about safety issues and emergency planning on the RIT campus: Campus Safety Emergency Preparedness
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Health
Local LGBT Health Information http://everybodysgood.com/
Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley (local GLBT community info, programs, events, links) www.gayalliance.org
MOCHA Center (local LGBT communities of color info, programs, events) www.mochacenter.org
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (see the 10 things every gay, lesbian and transgender person should discuss with their health care provider) http://www.glma.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage
The Fenway Institute (LGBT health, education for consumers, “Ask the Expert” about LGBT health section) www.fenwayhealth.org
General Health
Mayo Clinic (A-Z listing of diseases and conditions)
Centers for Disease Control (Information on bacterial and viral infections and conditions with A-Z listing)
HIV Testing
NYS HIV Testing Law (all patients are to be be offered an HIV test at least once—regardless of the reason for their visit)
Medications
Information on prescription and herbal medications
Men’s Health
Instructions on proper condom use
Mental Health
National
Mental Health Association
(Mental health information for college students)
Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle Sites
RIT Dining Services Smart Nutrition
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Centers
for Disease Control
(Information on sexually transmitted infections)
Skin Care and Conditions
American
Association of Dermatology
(Information on acne, skin cancer and other skin conditions)
Smoking and Health
NY
State Smokers Quitline
CDC Tobacco Info and Prevention
Source (TIPS)
H1N1 Influenza Virus (Swine Flu) Information
NYS DOH H1N1 (Swine) Flu Information
Center for Disease Control: Travel Health
Women’s Health
Contraception
Emergency Contraception
Vaginal Infections
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