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Health Education Library

The U.S. Family Health Plan at Johns Hopkins cares about your health and well-being. Visit the links below to learn more about the health topics of your interest.

Adult Health
Women’s Health.gov
The Pocket Guide to Good Health for Adults

Aging
National Institute on Aging

Allergy and Asthma
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Arthritis
Arthritis Foundation

Attention Deficit Disorder 
National Institute of Mental Health

Blood Pressure
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator
Healthfinder.gov

Cancer
American Cancer Society 
American Lung Association 
American Institute for Cancer Research 
National Cancer Institute  
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation 

Child Health
American Academy of Pediatrics 
The Pocket Guide to Good Health for Children

Cholesterol
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute 

Coumadin
(a prescribed medication that helps prevent clots from forming in the blood)
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Dental Health
American Dental Association
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research

Depression and Mental Health
National Institute of Mental Health 

Diabetes
American Diabetes Association 
Healthier US.Gov 
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International  
National Diabetes Education Program
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases 

General Health
A-Z Health Topics
American Academy of Family Physicians
Healthfinder.gov 
Johns Hopkins Health Alerts
Web MD

Heart Health
American Heart Association 
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute 

Nutrition
Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Eating Plan
Interactive Menu Planner
My Pyramid.gov 
Nutrition.gov

Physical Activity
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Healthier US. Gov 
National Association for Health and Fitness 
President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports

Pregnancy
Women’s Health.Gov 

Smoking Cessation
American Cancer Society
American Lung Association
National Cancer Institute
Office on Smoking and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 

Tips for Talking with Your Health Care Provider
Ask me 3  
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Weight Management
Healthier US.Gov 
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
SmallStep.gov 
Weight Control Information Network

For more information, to request materials or to speak to the U.S. Family Health Plan health educator call 410-762-5348 or 1-866-391-1870, or e-mail kwatson@jhhc.com