| This Week's Links : |
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| St. Louis Learning Disabilities Assn. |
314-966-3088 |
| ADHD Support |
Support & info for adults & parents of children with ADHD |
| National Children's Cancer Society |
Because kids get cancer, too! |
Silver Dollar City's Cullinary & Craft School
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Celebrates the time-honored practice and interactive art of demonstration. |
| Alcoholism & Drug Dependancy |
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Assisted Recovery Centers of America |
Offering medications & help to break addictive cycles |
| Harris House |
Helps alcoholics achieve sobriety |
| MADD |
One of the largest crime victims' organizations in the world |
| Nat'l Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse |
Resources & services for a community free of the problems related to alcohol & other drugs |
| National Inhalant Prevention Coalition |
Promotes recognition of inhalant use |
| Nat'l Red Ribbon Campaign for Families |
Promoting a drug-free lifestyle |
| Allergies |
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| Allergy Savvy |
Tips for controlling your allergies |
| Food Allergies |
Find out what you may allergic to in the food you eat |
| Alzheimer's Disease |
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| Alzheimer's Association |
Information on Alzheimer's Awareness Month |
| Memory Care Home Solutions |
Help for family caregivers. Specialized home care for Alzheimer's patients. |
| Arthritis |
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| Arthritis Foundation |
Make a pledge to improve your life during Arthritis Month. |
| Arthritis & Glucosamine Info Center |
Information on arthritis and glucosamine |
| Blood |
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| AABB |
The premier publisher in blood banking & transfusion medicine |
| National Blood Donor Month |
January is it. |
| National Heart Lung & Blood Institute |
From the National Institutes of Health |
| Cancers |
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| The American Cancer Society |
More information about dealing with cancer |
Leukemia-Lymphoma Society |
Fighting Blood Cancers |
| Nat'l Breast Cancer Awareness Month |
Educating women about early detection, diagnosis & treatment |
| The National Cancer Institute |
Part of the US National Institutes of Health |
| The Siteman Cancer Center |
Researching treatment for breast cancer |
| Mammography Van Schedule |
BJC's mammography van visits Schnuck's & Dierberg's |
| National Children's Cancer Society |
Because kids get cancer, too! |
| The Wellness Community |
Provides free emotional support, education and hope |
| Children & Family |
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| ADHD Support |
Support & info for adults & parents of children with ADHD |
Baby Fit |
Set up a personalized nutrition & fitness program |
| Cardinal Glennon Children's Med Ctr |
Nutrition Information for kids |
| Center for Healthcare in Schools |
Policy & program resource center |
| Children's Tumor Foundation |
Non-profit medical foundation |
| Family Health & Fitness Day |
September 27, 2008 |
| Healthy Families |
Ideas to feed your kids better |
| Imagination Toys |
314-993-6288, 9737 Clayton Rd. |
| Kidshealth.org |
Site on the Web providing doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence. |
Logos School |
Assist students with academic & emotional needs not met in the traditional classroom. |
| Missouri Option Program |
An alternative to the G.E.D. |
| National Children's Cancer Society |
Because kids get cancer, too! |
| Special School District |
Leader providing special ed. services to students w/ disabilities |
| St. Louis Learning Disabilities Assn. |
314-966-3088 |
| The N: Student Body |
Reality show about kids losing weight |
| Youth Lifeline America |
Roland Williams' organization helping kids |
| Chronic Fatigue Syndrome |
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| Sleep Education.com |
From the American Academy of Sleep Medicine |
| Cold Weather |
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| Adventure Network |
Info about cold weather |
| Dental/Teeth |
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| Delta Dental |
Delta Dental's website for doctors, patients and insurance |
Give Kids a Smile |
Dental help for inner-city children |
| Diabetes |
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| American Diabetes Assn |
Website and source information |
| Diseases (Rare) |
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Nat'l Reye's Syndrome Foundation |
First citizen group organized to eradicate Reye's Syndrome |
| Pompe's Disease |
Information about this rare neuromuscular genetic disease. |
| Genzyme's Myozyme |
A treatement for Pompe's Disease. |
| Hemochromatosis |
A resource to learn about iron overload disease |
| Education & Learning |
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| IT/Oxygen |
Michigan Tech's computer training program |
Logos School |
Assist students with academic & emotional needs not met in the traditional classroom. |
| Missouri Option Program |
An alternative to the G.E.D. |
Silver Dollar City's Cullinary & Craft School |
Celebrates the time-honored practice and interactive art of demonstration. |
| Special School District |
Leader providing special ed. services to students w/ disabilities |
| Events |
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| Barnes-Jewish Calendar |
Info on events and classes |
Berryman Adventure |
The midwest's premiere adventure race |
| Komen Race For the Cure |
irradicate breast cancer through research, education, screening and treatment |
| March of Dimes |
Walk America |
Monster Adventure Race |
True challenge to one's strength, endurance & team commitment |
| MS Walk |
Make a contribution while honoring someone you love |
St. Louis Children's Hospital Events |
In charge at home family workshops |
| Eyes |
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| American Academy of Opthalmology |
Care for your eyes so you can keep watching Smart Living! |
| Eye Care Myths |
Explanation of why there are so many eye care myths |
Prevent Blindness America |
Nation's leading volunteer eye health & safety organization |
| MO Lions Eye Research Foundation |
Dedicated to the preservation and restoration of sight and more |
Missouri School for the Blind |
Educational system for students with vision impairments |
| Age-Related Macular Degeneration |
Simple explanation of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) |
| Feet |
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| Comfort Shoe Specialists |
Assists health practitioners w/ patients' lower extremity disorders |
| Foot.com |
Dedicated to educating the public on foot health |
| Z-Coil Spring Action Footwear |
Footwear designed specifically for back, foot & leg pain relief |
| Fitness |
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| Academy of Fencing Club |
Bruce Sikes- classes and fencing for fitness |
| Adventure Xstream |
Adventure racing |
| Michelle Amelung |
Fitness parties, personal training and more! 314-614-6906 |
| Arthritis Walk |
Exercise for a good cause |
| Denise Austin |
Denise Austin's official website |
| Desert Moon Dance |
Teaching and performing a variety of Middle Eastern dances |
| Exertron |
Technology & weight training realized through resistance change |
| Family Fitness Days |
Promote family involvement in physical activity |
| Fitness Myths |
Common fitness myths debunked |
| Hammerbodies |
Personalized fitness |
| Kathryn Sansone's Website |
Kathryn juggles ten children and manages to keep her family fit! |
| Lake St. Louis Water Ski Club |
Water skiing entertainment in the St. Louis area |
| LoseItSmart.com |
Meme Wolff's blog about trying to live better without help |
| Missouri Hiking Trails |
A simple, elegant way to find a local trail to hike |
| MS Walk |
Exercise for a good cause (Multiple Sclerosis) |
| Nat'l Recreation & Park Assn |
Celebrate National Therapeutic Recreation Week July 8-14 |
| President's Council on Physical Fitness |
Health, physical activity, fitness and sports info website |
| Quad Rugby Association |
Quad Rugby website & links to St. Louis Rolling Rams |
| Race St. Louis |
Team Lemonhead Adventure Racing Team |
| St. Louis Diving Club |
Represents the entire St. Louis area, headquartered in St. Peters |
| Switch Fitness |
A boutique gym for women featuring Exertron |
| Synchronized Swimming |
USASynchro is the umbrella organization |
Team In Training |
Exercise for a good cause (Leukemia & Lymphoma) |
Tideriders Swimming |
Home of Clayton-Shaw Park Tideriders swimming |
| TrailNet |
Creates multi-use trails & encourages walking and bicycling |
| Ultimate Potential Fitness |
Training for fitness, function & sport |
| WalkAmerica |
Exercise for a good cause (March Of Dimes) |
| Webster Groves Recreation Center |
Boot camp and other fitness options |
| Workout at work |
Bob Harper of The Biggest Loser has quick tips to stay fit |
| Food and Recipes, Vitamins & |
Supplements |
| Smart Living's recipes |
From our shows |
| American Dietetic Association |
National Nutrition Month |
| America's Worst Cook Contest |
With suggestions to become better |
| Match |
The protein alternative |
| Bartolino's restaurants |
Italian cuisine |
| Bon Santé |
Kathy Thames' diet & nutrition website |
| Chanterelle Catering |
Guest Julie Ridlon's catering service featuring local organic food |
| Chef Marc Felix |
formerly of Whole Lifestyle Center at Whole Foods Market |
| Clayton Farmer's Market |
Fresh, local produce with a spotlight on organic foods |
| Cook it quick- food safety |
Prevent food-borne illness in the home- here's how |
| Food Allergies |
Find out what you may be allergic to in the food you eat |
| Hautly Cheese Company |
St. Louis' own for 70 years |
| J.F. Sanfilippo's Restaurant |
Information & reviews of this establishment & its history |
| John Mineo's Italian Restaurant |
Preserving & Promoting Fine Dining |
| L'Ecole Culinaire |
Students receive hands-on learning & career-based instruction |
| Masterpiece Barbeque |
Healthy s ummer kebob grilling tips for our show |
| National Nutrition Month |
American Dietetic Association's promotion of eating right |
| The Natural Way |
Health Food & Vitamin Center |
| Olive Oil from Spain |
Try new recipes or enhance your favorite meals |
| Operation Food Search |
Largest food bank offering food free of charge to St. Louis area |
| Ruth's Chris Steak House |
Try their healthy choices with a sizzle! |
| Serve Safe |
Food safety information |
| Soulard Market |
Outdoor farmers market |
| Spiros Family of Restaurants |
Includes the Tenderloin Room, T.J. Samuel's and more |
| Spoons Across America |
Supporting food nutrition & education for children & families |
| Subway |
Subway restaurants and info on Jared Fogle |
| Supplement Superstore |
Nutrition, Fitness, Weight Loss |
| Trader Joe's |
"A store of stories" |
| Whole Foods Market |
World's leading natural & organic foods supermarket |
| Z-Trim Fiber Gel Technologies |
The fat substitute used by Joe Sanfilippo |
Health References |
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| AABB |
The premier publisher in blood banking & transfusion medicine |
ABC News Health |
An archive of ABC's health stories |
American Health Info Mgmt Assn |
Health Information & Technology Week |
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) |
Wide range of health information |
| Ivanhoe's Medical Breakthroughs |
Delivering life-changing information to the world |
Medline Plus |
Online medical dictionary/encyclopedia |
MSN Health & Fitness |
Articles on health & fitness from a national perspective |
| National Honor Society in Psychology |
Information on aging myths was from this website. |
| Wrong Diagnosis |
This site focuses on misdiagnosis of diseases and symptoms |
| Headache |
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| American Headache Society |
Information about headaches, face pain & related conditions |
| National Headache Awareness Week |
Information from the National Headache Foundation |
| National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke |
Reducing the burden of neurological disease |
| Heart |
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| American Heart Association |
Their mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases & stroke. |
| healthybp.com |
Take action for Healthy Blood Pressure |
| National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute |
From the National Institutes of Health |
St. Louis University Hospital |
Dr. Labovitz is Head of Cardiology |
| Kidneys |
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National Kidney Foundation |
Prevention of diseases, improving health |
| Lifestyle |
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| ALIVE Magazine |
St. Louis fashion & style |
| Center for Mind, Body & Spirit |
Source for massage and other alternative healing |
Get Fresh With Sara Snow |
Discovery Health Channel's show about healthy choices |
| Liver |
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American Liver Foundation (Missouri) |
Information about diseases, prevention, and events |
| Local Organizations (St. Louis) |
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| Alpine Shop |
Kirkwood's all-sports, fitness and outdoors shop |
| Clean Air St. Louis |
Mission to increase awareness of regional air quality |
| Des Peres Hospital |
Des Peres Hospital, St. Louis |
| HopeBuild St. Louis |
Provides nutrition education to the underserved. |
| Metropolitan Sewer District |
"The Clean Water People" serving St. Louis and the environment. |
| Safety Council of Greater St. Louis |
Provides programs, resources & educational services |
| St. Louis County's Parks Department |
St. Louis County's Parks Department website |
| St Louis Children's Hospital |
Children's Hospital, St. Louis |
St. Louis Commerce Magazine |
Story of BJC Healthcare President & CEO Steven Lipstein |
St. Louis University |
Ranked among the top research institutions in the nation. |
| St. Louis YMCA |
The YMCAs of Greater St. Louis host us often! |
| Zombie Squad |
Disaster preparedness group |
| Lungs |
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| American Lung Association |
Prevent lung disease and promote lung health |
| Asthma On Track |
Jeanette Bolden promotes asthma relief |
| National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute |
From the National Institutes of Health |
| Medicines |
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| Missouri Rx Plan |
Missouri Prescription Drug Program |
| OTCsafety.org |
Tools to help everyone use Over The Counter drugs safely |
| St. Louis County Health Dept. |
Various immunizations offered by the County |
| Men's Health |
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AskMen.com |
Online magazine on men's health and related issues |
| Men's Health |
Original content, quizzes, games, daily tips, & more |
| Mental Health |
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| Annie's Hope |
The bereavement center for kids |
| C.H.A.D.S. Coalition |
Prevention and knowledge of adolescent suicide through research, advocacy and education |
| Connie Knox, Therapist |
Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy |
| Gateway Locomotives |
Hockey Club for the mentally disabled |
| Mental Depression Screening Day |
Oct. 4 calls attention to mood & anxiety disorders. |
MentalHealth.org |
Provides information about mental health |
| National Institute of Mental Health |
Working to improve mental health through behavioral research |
| National Mental Health Association |
Country's oldest & largest nonprofit org. addressing these issues |
| T.A.S.K. |
Team Activities for Special Kids |
The ARC
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Advocates for people with intellectual & developmental disabilities |
| Mobility |
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| Access4All.com |
Check out "Aunt Katie's Visit." |
| Assistive Technology Consumer Fair |
An exhibition of new technology for those with mobility problems. |
| Enabling Mobility Center |
A St. Louis resource for those needing a little help getting around. |
| Paraquad |
Independence for people with disabilities. |
| Support Dogs, Inc |
Volunteers are needed to train dogs. |
| United Access |
Van modifications for wheelchairs. |
| National Organizations |
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AMA |
The nation's largest physician group. |
Centers for Disease Control |
Lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people |
| Medline Plus |
Service of the US National Library of Health & NIH |
| National Center for Health Statistics |
Compiled statistical information to improve people's health |
| OASIS Institute |
Nat'l nonprofit organization designed to enhance quality of life |
| Neuromuscular |
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| Epilepsy Foundation |
"Not another moment lost to seizures" |
Muscular Dystrophy Association |
Partnership between scientists and concerned citizens |
| World Parkinson's Disease Association |
Improve quality of life of Parkinson's patients worldwide |
| Obesity & Eating Disorders |
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American Obesity Association |
Statistical information on current obesity issues |
Anne Collins Weight Loss |
Eating Disorders Statistics on Anorexia, Bulimia & Binge Eating |
| Healthy Weight Network |
Helping you start and keep weight loss resolutions |
Obesity Surgery Specialists |
Leading medical center for gastric bypass surgery |
| Observances |
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| Alzheimer's Association |
Information on Alzheimer's Awareness Month |
| American Dietetic Association |
National Nutrition Month |
| Arthritis Foundation |
Make a pledge to improve your life during Arthritis Month. |
Lung Cancer Alliance |
Lung Cancer Awareness Month is a national campaign |
| Medical Alert Month |
August - Your health information in emergencies |
| National Blood Donor Month |
January - be a donor & save a life |
| Nat'l Breast Cancer Awareness Month |
Educating women about early detection, diagnosis & treatment |
| National Headache Awareness Week |
Information from the National Headache Foundation |
| National Home Safety Month |
June is National Home Safety Month |
| National Pain Awareness Month |
August - Education & support for sufferers, families & physicians |
| Nat'l Recreation & Park Assn |
Celebrate National Therapeutic Recreation Week July 8-14 |
| Organ Donation |
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| Minority Organ Tissue Transplant |
Minorities are encouraged to donate organs |
| OrganDonor.gov |
U.S. gov't website for organ & tissue donation & transplantation |
| Organ Procurement & Transplant Network |
Established by the U.S. Congress in 1984 |
United Network for Organ Sharing |
Facilitates organ sharing among transplant centers and more |
| Plastic Surgery |
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American Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons |
Physician finder service. |
American Society of Plastic Surgeons |
The largest plastic surgery specialty organization in the world |
Bermant Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery |
Devoted to advancing science & art of cosmetic plastic surgery |
Plastic Surgery Resource Council |
Assists the public in locating a suitable surgeon of their choice |
| St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery |
Dr. Christian Prada is a surgeon there. |
| Safety |
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| American Red Cross |
Disaster preparation & relief services |
| Baby Safety Awareness Month |
Junior Products Manufacturer's Association |
| Consumer Product Safety Commission |
Information on toy and other safety recalls |
| National Fire Protection Association |
The authority on fire, electrical and building safety |
| National Night Out Against Crime |
Get to know your neighbors, have fun, prevent crime |
| OTCsafety.org |
Tools to help everyone use Over The Counter drugs safely |
| St. Louis County Police |
"To serve and protect" |
| Zombie Squad |
Disaster preparedness group |
| Senior Citizens & Aging |
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| National Senior Olympics |
Schedules and venues |
| Older Americans Health Month |
AoA is planning several activities and events |
| St. Louis Senior Olympics |
At the Jewish Community Center |
| Skin Care |
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| Psoriasis.org |
Education, awareness & understanding of this disease |
| Smart Skin Care Site |
Facts & Statistics on healthy skin care |
| Stop Smoking |
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| American Cancer Society |
Current, reliable info about the tobacco pandemic |
Lung Cancer Alliance |
Lung Cancer Awareness Month is a national campaign |
| Stuttering |
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| Stuttering Foundation of America |
Free online resources, services and support |
| Travel |
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| Citizens for Modern Transit |
Get some exercise by walking, biking & using mass transit |
| Glenwood Springs CO Chamber |
Still another choice for best "fitness friendly" US destinations |
| Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau |
Another choice for best "fitness friendly" US destinations |
| Missouri Visitor & Convention Bureau |
One of our choices for best "fitness friendly" US destinations |
Silver Dollar City's Cullinary & Craft School |
Celebrates the time-honored practice and interactive art of demonstration. |
| World Health Organization |
Source for traveling safety statistics |
| Water Safety |
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American Red Cross |
Water Safety Tips |
National Safety Council
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Water Safety Tips |
| Women's Health |
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| 4woman.gov |
Free, reliable health information for women everywhere |
Gynecologic Cancer Foundation |
Ensure public awareness, early diagnosis& proper treatment |
| Mammography Van Schedule |
BJC's mammography van visits Schnuck's & Dierberg's |
| Nat'l Breast Cancer Awareness Month |
Educating women about breast cancer & importance of detection |
| National Ovarian Cancer Coalition |
Leading ovarian cancer info & education organization |
| Sister To Sister |
Women's Heart Disease Prevention |
U.S. FDA |
Informational materials on menopausal hormone therapies |
| Women's Health & Fitness Day |
Nation's largest annual health promotion for women of all ages |
| VARIOUS |
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| BJC's HomMed Monitoring |
Provides transplant patients and those suffering from chronic illnesses an innovative health-monitoring system |
| Center for Interventional Pain Mgmt |
Offering a place of hope, headed by Gurpeet S. Padda, M.D. |
| Performance Health Technologies |
Leader in development of rehabilitation products |
