The World Wide Web can seem overwhelming, yet it’s a wonderful source of vital information. Kirby Hospital makes accessing this information easier by bringing you a variety of web sites with the latest health information.

This page is being updated on a regular basis, so check back often for more web sites to help keep you and your family healthy…and happy!

Alzheimer’s Association

The Alzheimer's Association, a national voluntary health organization, provides information and services to people with Alzheimer's, caregivers, researchers, physicians, and health care professionals.


American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunization

A comprehensive site offering helpful information about allergies, asthma, and management of these conditions.


American Association of Poison Control Centers

The American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) is a nationwide organization of poison centers and interested individuals.


American Cancer Society

For patients, survivors, family, friends, and those who just want the facts, this site contains valuable, up-to-date information.


American Council for Headache Control

ACHE was created in 1990 through an initiative of the American Headache Society, an organization of more than 1,700 physicians, health professionals and research scientists. AHS physicians and ACHE lay members collaborate in producing educational programs and materials, coordinating the support groups, and undertaking public awareness initiatives. ACHE's educational mission reaches out to health career policy makers, employers, opinion leaders, as well as to headache patients and their families. Their goals are to empower headache sufferers through education, and to support them by educating their families, employers, and the public in general. They advocate individualized treatments, which combine the best of traditional medicine, alternative medicine, drug, and non-drug therapies.


American Diabetes Association

The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, diabetes education and advocacy for people with diabetes. The mission of the organization is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. The American Diabetes Association provides information on children with diabetes, coping with diabetes complications, gestational diabetes, nutrition and diabetic recipes.


American Federation for Aging Research

Living longer AND healthier. This site provides the latest information about geriatrics and aging research.


American Heart Association

Indepth and up-to-date. Learn about heart diesase and stroke, how to live a healthier lifestyle as well as the most recent advancements in research.


American Lung Association

Since 1904, the American Lung Association has been working to ensure that all Americans breathe easier. Their mission is to prevent lung disease and promote lung health. This goal is crucial.


American Red Cross

The American Red Cross helps keep people safe every day as well as in an emergency thanks to caring people who support their work in the community.


Arthritis Foundation

Get the facts about arthritis here. This site is dedicated to sharing the latest treatments and research. Very informative.


Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

A site dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with asthma and allergies through education, advocacy, and research.


Cancer Care Incorporated

Cancer Care provides free professional help to people with cancer through counseling, education, referral and financial assistance.


Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

CDC serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States.


Epilepsy Foundation

The Epilepsy Foundation is a national, charitable organization, founded in 1968 as the Epilepsy Foundation of America. The only such organization wholly dedicated to the welfare of people with epilepsy, their mission is simple: to work for children and adults affected by seizures through research, education, advocacy and service.


Glaucoma Research Foundation

The Glaucoma Research Foundation is a national non-profit organization dedicated to conquering glaucoma through education and research. Their website is an extensive information resource for people with glaucoma, their families and friends.


Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International

Research, support, recent developments...this is an outstanding source of information about diabetes.


Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Fighting leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma.


Men's Health Network

Men’s Health Network is an informational and educational organization recognizing men’s health as a specific social concern.


National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations

Non-profit information and education resources on breast cancer.


National Cancer Institute

Look here for vital information, statistics, clinical trials, research programs, and much more.


National Osteoporosis Foundation

The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) is the leading nonprofit, voluntary health organization dedicated to promoting lifelong bone health in order to reduce the widespread prevalence of osteoporosis and associated fractures, while working to find a cure for the disease through programs of research, education and advocacy.


National Parkinson Foundation

National Parkinson Foundation - Our mission is to find the cause and the cure for Parkinson's Disease.


North American Menopause Society

The North American Menopause Society, a scientific nonprofit organization, devoted to promoting women’s health during midlife and beyond through understanding of menopause, perimenopause, early menopause, menopause symptoms and long-term health effects of estrogen loss, and therapies to enhance health.


President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports

Add years to your life and life to your years! This site is full of important fitness information! Learn how to get healthy and feel better!


The Breast Cancer Site

This site is full of important information about this very important topic.


www.justmove.org

A great site from the American Heart Association dedicated to helping you keep fit!



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