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Neighbors Health/Wellness is a resource and information center that works in conjunction with Nashua, New Hampshire area hospitals, clinics, senior centers and more in providing local and regional health-related information for Southern New Hampshire.

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Southern New Hampshire Medical Center is a 188-bed acute facility housed on two Nashua campuses with provider offices and rehabilitation clinics located throughout the greater Nashua area. The Medical Center has one of the largest physician networks in southern New Hampshire with over 450 primary and specialty care providers.

State-of-the-art centers in childbirth and newborn intensive care, breast health, emergency care, neurology, rehabilitation, and healthy aging, ensure comprehensive care, comfort and convenience for our youngest to our oldest patients. Our partnerships with nationally recognized centers of excellence, such as Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lahey Clinic, Children's Hospital Boston, Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center and Joslin Diabetes Center, offer greater expertise to the community.

St. Joseph Healthcare
St. Joseph Healthcare is a comprehensive healthcare system that serves the Greater Nashua area, western New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts. Our main campus is located at 172 Kinsley Street. The hospital, which is part of St. Joseph Healthcare, is licensed for 208 beds and includes a Level 2 Trauma Center.

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Nashua
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Nashua, is a multi-specialty, community group practice that serves the healthcare needs of people living in the Greater Nashua, New Hampshire area. They provide basic (primary) and specialty care to the whole family at their five locations: Nashua East Center, Nashua West Center, Hudson Family Practice, Merrimack Family Practice, and Milford Family Practice. They are affiliated with Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, the top teaching and specialty-care hospital in the state.

Lowell General Hospital
Lowell General Hospital is a community hospital serving Greater Lowell (MA) with a full-range of health and wellness services and specialties for all ages.

United Way Nashua
United Way of Greater Nashua works with many partners to identify and address critical human care needs in Nashua and 10 surrounding communities. Along with other United Ways in the state, United Way of Greater Nashua supports 2-1-1 NH, which is a comprehensive information and referral service that provides toll-free access to information about social services in New Hampshire. The page linked here lists agencies in Greater Nashua and contains a link to FAQs about 2-1-1 NH.

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
DHHS is the largest agency in New Hampshire state government, responsible for the health, safety and well being of the citizens of New Hampshire. DHHS provides services for individuals, children, families and seniors and administers such programs and services as mental health, developmental disability, substance abuse and public health.

Foundation For Healthy Communities
Links page of local and regional resources from the The Foundation for Healthy Communities which is a nonprofit corporation whose mission is to improve health and health care delivery in New Hampshire. Founded in 1995, its partnerships include the state's hospitals, health plans, clinicians, home care agencies and public policy leaders.

Information on How to Choose a Clinic
There are many different types of medical clinics available, depending on your medical needs. To help you choose the type of clinic that would best suit your needs, your first step is to determine what type of medical services you require.

Southern New Hampshire Health System introduces their new Video Podcast Center
Links to the last two years of Health Partners TV programs, the 2006-2007 Community Medical School lectures from "The Best of the Best Cancer Care" and videos produced by both their providers and nurses talking about their jobs.

Prepare for Winter Weather by the CDC
Prepare for Winter Weather - Centers for Disease Control & Prevention offer tips on how to stay safe and healthy this winter.

New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Encourages NH Residents to Get a Yearly Flu Vaccine
Concord, NH - The annual influenza (flu) season is about to start and the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is encouraging all residents to consider getting immunized against the flu, especially those who are at increased risk of complications from the flu. Influenza results in about 36,000 deaths annually and 200,000 hospitalizations.

From New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS): General Flu Informtation
Influenza, commonly known as "the flu" is caused by viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. The flu usually spreads through the air from person to person when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. Unlike the common cold, the flu causes severe illness and can be life threatening. Each year over 36,000 people in the U.S. die from complications of the flu. *The single best way to prevent the flu is to get a flu vaccine each year.

Southern New Hampshire Medical Center Programs & Education
The Medical Center provides health and education programs to help the community reduce health risks, prevent illness, and achieve a healthier lifestyle. Programs are designed for individuals of all ages. Some are discounted for 55PLUS members. Many programs are free or covered by health insurance plans.

St. Joseph Healthcare Programs & Education
St. Joseph's promotes health and well being through stewardship, education and community service. The link above provide specific information about our community health education programs, support groups and outreach services.

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Nashua Programs & Education
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Nashua provides classes and events for the community.

Lowell General Hospital Programs & Education
Lowell General Hospital (MA) can help you take care of yourself inside and out with a variety of programs, workshops, classes and special events that are offered through the year. Wellness programs, support groups, health resources, special programs and more are available to all in the community.

Try this Google Custom Search Engine to narrow your search for health-related information. A Google Custom Search Engine (CSE) is a specialized search engine that enables you to get the answers you need faster and more efficiently.

Health & Wellness - General:

Achoo Gateway to Healthcare - One of the greatest hurdles for the healthcare sector is the sheer volume of information available through the Internet. Achoo acts as a jump point and information resource for the medical community and all other Internet users interested in healthcare information.

The American Cancer Society

American Red Cross - The American Red Cross provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

The American Heart Association

American Running Association - The American Running Association is a nonprofit, educational association of runners, medical professionals and corporations dedicated to promoting running nationwide.

Beck Health Science Library & Resource Center - Link to the BeckLibrary.org, a resource of links to health care sites, journals, publications and more.

DailyStrength.org - At DailyStrength.org, people can choose among 500 support groups - from celiac disease to pulmonary fibrosis - and create an online journal to chronicle their disease and send electronic hugs to other members.

DiscoveryHealth.com - Link to the Discovery Health Channel's Web site.

drkoop.com - Link to drkoop.com, a company led by Dr. C. Everett Koop, former U.S. Surgeon General, and others who are dedicated to improving the quality of people's lives by empowering them to improve their health.

FamilyDoctor.org - This site is published by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). The AAFP is a national, nonprofit medical association, including family physicians, family practice residents and medical students.

FitnessDay.com - Link to a site that provides information about fitness events

HealthCentral.com - This site contains information about the important health issues of today, and easy access to health products and drugstore essentials.

healthfinder.gov, from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

HealthSCOUT - The HealthScout Network is a leading Internet provider and distributor of consumer health information, news and tools. The HealthScout Network is owned and operated by MDchoice.com, Inc. For more information about MDchoice.com go to http://www.mdchoice.com.

InteliHealth - InteliHealth's stated mission is to empower people with trusted solutions for healthier lives. Their health information includes health news and content as well as access to trackers, tools and risk assessments. InteliHealth is a subsidiary of Aetna.

iVillage - This site claims to be a place where women don't just read about how they can get the most out of life, but where they can help each other do it: The Women's Network.

LifeMatters - This site describes its services as a compilation of articles from various authors intended to contribute to having a life that is empowered, fulfilled and profoundly related; to ourselves and to others within families, communities and organizations.

MayoClinic.com - MayoClinic.com is produced by a team of writers, editors, multimedia and graphics producers, health educators, nurses, doctors, and scientists. It gives you access to the experience and knowledge of the more than 2,000 physicians and scientists of the Mayo Clinic.

MDchoice.com - MDchoice.com is a privately held company founded by academic physicians and backed by private venture capital. Its stated goal is to make access to the Internet's vast health and medical information as efficient and reliable as possible for healthcare professionals as well as consumers.

MedicineNet.com - MedicineNet, Inc. is an on-line, healthcare media publishing company that claims to provide easy-to-read, in-depth, authoritative medical information for consumers.

medlineplus.gov, the US government's huge directory of sources for health info

MEDtropolis - Link to a site that has the goal to educate and entertain kids and adults alike in the areas of healthcare and healthy living.

Mental Illness - Family Support - Nashua NAMI is for families and friends of someone who has a mental health issue. You are not alone. We provide support, education and advocacy within a safe and confidential environment. A facilitator, who is also a family member of a loved one with mental illness, leads the group. Meetings are held bi-weekly.

New York Times Health Section

PatientsLikeMe.com - Offers people battling devastating diseases the ability to discuss and track in great detail the treatment options other patients in their disease group are trying.

physicianschoice.com - Physicianschoice.com is a search engine that has indexed many retail medical sites.

safemedication.com - Link to a site that is maintained by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists to help you find the important information that you need to use your medications safely and effectively.

Today's Health

WebMD - WebMD claims that their content staff blends award-winning expertise in content creation, community services, expert commentary, medical review, and aggregation of licensed resources to give their site users a variety of ways to find what they are looking for.

Sites focused on Parenting and Child Care:

AmazingBabyClub.com - Link to a site published by Earth’s Magic, LLC that includes news, articles, message boards, journals and more. The site is aimed toward those that are pregnant or have just given birth.

AmazingPregnancy.com - Link to a site published by Earth’s Magic, LLC that includes news, articles, message boards, journals and more. The site is aimed toward those that are pregnant or have just given birth.

American Academy of Pediatrics - The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and its member pediatricians dedicate their efforts and resources to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.

At Home Mothers - Link to a site that claims to provide "complete support for the at-home motherhood lifestyle."

BabyCenter - BabyCenter.com, together with its companion site ParentCenter.com is a Web resource for parents of children ages 2 to 8, and is dedicated to helping find the information and support that parents need during pregnancy and in caring for a babies, toddlers, or children.

Beansprout.net - Link to a site that specializes in connecting parents with their pediatricians and child care providers.

Breastfeeding.com - This site claims to be the #1 site for brestfeeding information, support and attitude.

Bright Futures - Link to a site that advocates a developmental approach to providing health supervision for children of all ages.

ColicHelp.com - Link to a site published by Earth’s Magic, LLC that includes news, articles, message boards, journals and more. The site is aimed toward those that have a baby with colic type tendencies or symptoms.

KidsGrowth.com - Link to a source for health information developed by pediatricians and an on-line health information leader for parents.

KidsHealth.org - Link to a site that was called "the most visited pediatric Web site in the nation." and "was named best Web site for health content at the eHealthcare World Conference in New York"

La Leche League - Link to a site that provides education, information, support and encouragement to breast-feeding mothers.

MorningSicknessHelp.com - Link to a site published by Earth’s Magic, LLC that includes news, articles, message boards, journals and more. The site is aimed toward those going through pregnancy.

Motherstuff - Link to Motherstuff, a privately published site that claims to be a "meta-index of mother-knowledge on the Internet."

National Safe Kids Campaign - The National SAFE KIDS Campaign claims to be the first national organization dedicated solely to the prevention of unintentional childhood injury.

ParentCenter.com - ParentCenter.com, together with its companion site BabyCenter.com is a Web resource for parents of children ages 2 to 8, and is dedicated to helping find the information and support that parents need during pregnancy and in caring for a babies, toddlers, or children.

ParenthoodWeb.com - Link to a parenting site published by United Advertising Publications, Inc.

Parentsoup - Link to a parenting site published by http://www.iVillage.com.

ParentsPlace.com - Link to another parenting site published by http://www.iVillage.com.

SafeKids.Com - This site contains tips, advice and suggestions to make your family's on-line experience fun and productive.

TeenGrowth.com - Link to a source for health information developed by pediatricians and an on-line health information leader for teens.

The Labor of Love - Link to a site published by Earth’s Magic, LLC that includes news, articles, message boards, journals and more. The site is aimed toward those that are trying to conceive, struggling with infertility, pregnant, or already a mom or dad.

Health & Wellness - Health Information Advocacy:

NHQualityCare.org - Website designed to provide you with accurate and honest information about how often hospitals provide the recommended care to adults being treated for a heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and selected surgeries.

AARP: American Association of Retired Persons - AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people 50 and over. They provide information and resources; advocate on legislative, consumer, and legal issues; assist members to serve their communities; and offer a wide range of unique benefits, special products, and services for members.

Annie E. Casey Foundation - The Annie E. Casey Foundation works to build better futures for disadvantaged children and their families in the United States.
Related: (Annie E. Casey Foundation - Kids Count Project ).

Children's Defense Fund - The mission of the Children's Defense Fund is to Leave No Child Behind® and to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start, and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities.

Stand for Children - Stand for Children's mission is to build a powerful citizen voice to ensure all children have the opportunity to grow up healthy, educated, and safe.

Health On the Net Foundation - Health On the Net Foundation^TM is a not-for-profit International Swiss Organization whose stated mission is "to guide lay persons or non-medical users and medical practitioners to useful and reliable on-line medical and health information."

Hi-Ethics - Link to Hi-EthicsTM, Inc., or Health Internet Ethics, an organization that established 14 principles/ethical guidelines regarding privacy, confidentiality, quality of health information, advertising, commercial relationships, consumer relations and best practices for professionals on the Internet.

Internet Healthcare Coalition

Medem - A group of leading medical societies joined forces to create Medem, a physician-patient communications network, to provide credible healthcare information, products and services over the Internet.

Disclaimer:

As a service and convenience to our readers, we have provided the hyperlinks listed above to other health-related and community-interest Web sites. The Nashua Telegraph does not endorse these sites and the information contained in them should not be considered a reflection of the views of the Telegraph. The Telegraph does not guarantee the accuracy of the information presented on other Web sites, nor does the Telegraph endorse the information presented in sites linked from this Web site.

In addition, the Telegraph is not responsible for any errors or omissions in the information provided in any Web site linked to this site. We encourage you to confirm all health-related information contained on any Web site with your physician.