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Center for Women’s Health & Wellness
Helpful websites:
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: http://www.acog.org/
The ACOG has over 46,000 members and is the nation's leading group of professionals providing health care for women. Now based in Washington, DC, it is a private, voluntary, nonprofit membership organization. ACOG maintains the highest standards of clinical practice and continuing education for its members.
American Academy of Pediatrics: http://www.aap.org/
An organization of 60,000 pediatricians committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being of all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. The website provides accurate information from immunization and obesity to breastfeeding and injury prevention.
Baby Center: http://www.babycenter.com/
A website for new and expectant parents that offers guidance, with easy-to-use sites that feature original high-quality content and practical advice from trusted sources such as obstetricians, pediatricians, developmental experts, nutritionists, and fellow parents.
Kids Health: http://www.kidshealth.org/
This website provides a wide range of information from general health information to positive parenting. The KidsHealth Organization is the largest and most visited site on the Web providing doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence. Created by The Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media, the award-winning KidsHealth provides families with accurate, up-to-date, and jargon-free health information they can use.
The National Women’s Health Information Center: http://4women.gov
The Office on Women’s Health (OWH) coordinates the efforts of all the Health and Human Services agencies and office involved in women's health. OWH works to improve the health and well-being of women and girls in the United States through: its innovative programs, educating health professionals, and motivating behavior change in consumers through the dissemination of health information
HealthPartners Central Minnesota Clinics provides these links as a convenience and for informational purposes. We are not responsible for the content of these sites, nor does this listing constitute any endorsement. If you have medical or health concerns, please consult your health care professional for advice.
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