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Medical Health Resources

Below are health-related links for families.

Health (general)

American Academy of Pediatrics

Provides information on attaining optimal physical, mental and social health

Diabetes

American Diabetes Association

Illinois State Board of Education

Provides information on diabetes and children

Mental Health

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Provides information regarding mental health issues of children and teens

Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Research and education to support children with cystic fibrosis.

Allergies

Food Allergy Network

Illinois School Board of Education

Provides information about food allergies

Provides information regarding students with asthma who need to carry their own medication

Immunizations

Illinois Department of Health Immunization Requirements

Provides information as to which immunizations children need for school admittance

Eating Disorders

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders

Provides information regarding eating disorders

Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma.com

Provides answers, information, and resources to anyone affected, their families, or looking for preventable measures.

Down Syndrome

National Down Syndrome Congress

Assists parents in finding solutions to the needs of children with Down Syndrome.

Special Needs

Parents Helping Parents

Offers a variety of services and educational programs to help parents raise children with special needs, including those with birth defects.

Drug Abuse and Prevention

National Inhalant Prevention Coalition

Provides information about inhalant use.

Poison

Poison Control

Access to the Illinois Poison Control Center

Cerebral Palsy

United Cerebral Palsy Association

Provides assistance to people with cerebral palsy and their families. Local chapters offer medical, therapeutic and social services.

Vision and Hearing

Vision and Hearing Screening Requirement

The Illinois Department of Health website provides information as to which grade levels need to be screened each year