HEALTH LINKS

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.

Allergies and Infectious Disease

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diease

Asthma
Allergy and Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics, Inc.
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology

Avian Influenza

FAQ's Avian Influenza (pdf)

Avian Influenza Fact Sheet (pdf)

An Ounce of Prevention Poster, CDC (pdf)

Monroe County Dept of Health

Body piercing/Tattooing
www.safepiercing.org
(See piercing aftercare instructions under “Publications”)
www.tribalectic.com

Deaf Health
Promoting Awareness in Healthcare Medical and Deaf

Eating Disorders
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
www.somethingfishy.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
www.metrokc.gov/health/glbt

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)

Student Health Center "Tiger Tips for Health"

FYE Presentation

Medications
Information on prescription and herbal medications

Men’s Health
Instructions on proper condom use
Testicular self exam

Mental Health
Helpful advice on making the transition to college
National Mental Health Association
(Mental health information for college students)

Nutrition
Food and Drug Administration
www.nutrition.gov
www.caloriecontrol.org
Vegetarianism

Sexually Transmitted Infections
Centers for Disease Control
(Information on sexually transmitted infections)
www.ashastd.org
www.herpesweb.net
Herpes Outreach Patient Education
Booklet on herpes care

Skin care and conditions
American Association of Dermatology
(Information on acne, skin cancer and other skin conditions)

Smoking and Health
NY State Smokers Quitline

Tobacco Free U  

CDC Tobacco Info and Prevention Source (TIPS)

Travel Health
www.cdc.gov/travel

Women’s Health
Annual exams and Pap test

Contraception
Planned Parenthood

Emergency Contraception
www.plannedparenthood.org/ec
www.not-2-late.com

Vaginal Infections

Vaginal Infections and Problems