Links to Health Information Sites
Action for Healthy Kids - National nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the epidemic of overweight, undernourished and sedentary youth by focusing on changes in schools.
American Academy of Pediatrics
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance - National organization for teaching professionals.
American Association for Health Education - National Association for Health Educators
American Cancer Society
American Dental Association
American Dietetic Association
American Heart Association
American Lung Association
American Public Health Association
American School Health Association
Centers for Disease Control
CDC's BAM (Body and Mind)Center for Health and Health Care in Schools
Eat Smart Play Hard - Eat Smart. Play Hard.™ offers resources and tools to convey and reinforce healthy eating and lifestyle behaviors that are consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the MyPyramid Food Guidance System.
Fruits and Veggies Matter - Activities, recipies, and tips for eating more fruits and vegetables.
healthfinder - Quick guide to healthy living.
Healthier U.S. - The HealthierUS initiative is a national effort to improve people's lives, prevent and reduce the costs of disease, and promote community health and wellness.
Healthy People - Healthy People 2010 challenges individuals, communities, and professionals, indeed all of us to take specific steps to ensure that good health, as well as long life, are enjoyed by all.
Maryland Association of Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance - Local organization for teaching professionals.
Maryland Association of School Health Nurses
Maryland PTA
Maryland State Department of Education
Maryland State School Health Council
MyPyramid - One size doesn't fit all. MyPyramid offers personalized eating plans and interactive tools to help you plan and assess your food choices based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
National Association of School Psychologists
National Coordinating Committee on School Health and Safety - The NCCSHS was established in order to bring together Federal departments and national nongovernmental organizations in support of quality coordinated school health programs in our Nation's schools.
National Education Association Health Information Network - The National Education Association Health Information Network’s mission is to improve the health and safety of school personnel and students by providing the school community with vital and timely information that will increase teacher and education support professional (esp) quality and student achievement.
National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse - Information center of the Health Resources and Services Administration.
National Mental Health Association
National Safe Kids Campaign - Safe Kids Worldwide is a global network of organizations whose mission is to prevent accidental childhood injury, a leading killer of children 14 and under.
Overweight and Obesity: Surgeon General's Call to Action -
The report, entitled “The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Prevent and Decrease Overweightand Obesity,” outlined strategies that communities can use in helping to address the problems. Those options included requiring physical education at all school grades, providing more healthy food options on school campuses, and providing safe and accessible recreational facilities for residents of all ages.Prince George's County Health Department
Prince George's County Memorial Library System
Prince George's Mental Health Association- The mission of The Mental Association of Prince George’s County Inc. (MHAPGC) is to work in cooperation with the National Mental Health Association and the Mental Health Association of Maryland toward victory over mental illness through the development of a volunteer citizens' movement to advocate for improved care and treatment of persons with mental illness; for improved methods and services in research, prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness; for improved public attitudes toward mental illness; and for the promotion of mental health in the community.
Prince George's Parks and Recreation
PGCPS Employee Wellness Office Info
PGCPS Health Services Office Information
PGCPS Student Services Office Info
SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
School Nutrition Association
Society for Nutrition Education
Team Nutrition - Team Nutrition is an initiative of the USDA Food and Nutrition Service to support the Child Nutrition Programs through training and technical assistance for foodservice, nutrition education for children and their caregivers, and school and community support for healthy eating and physical activity.
United States Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Health and Human Services
WRAP - WRAP (Washington Regional Alcohol Program)is an award-winning, public-private partnership working to prevent drunk driving and underage drinking in the Washington-metropolitan area.