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Patient Education
Child Development Information
Includes general information about caring for growing and developing children, as well as Vaccine Information Sheets (VIS) for the shots they receive.
Translations (External Site)
This website contains documents similar to the ones we hand out and more available in many languages including Spanish, Chinese, and ASL.
Jump to a section:
Health Information Resources |
Weight Loss |
Physical Activity |
Nutrition |
Diabetes |
Heart Failure |
Children's Health |
Vaccinations |
Smoking |
Alcohol Use |
Health Risk Calculations |
Travel |
Insurance & Financial Aid |
Miscellaneous
Health Information Resources
- Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Contains information about services offered in Maryland for: veterans, breast/cervical cancer, substance abuse, smoking cessation, insurance, immunizations, senior prescription drug assistance and more.
Also see their brochures on affordable health care (pdf) and their Primary Adult Care (pdf) program. - The Cochrane Collaboration
This site provides information about medical tests and treatments. - FamilyDoctor.org
Contains resources such as a Body Mass Index calculator, dictionary of medical terms and more. Also available in Spanish. - Healthfinder.gov
A source of reliable health information from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Also available in Spanish. - Mayo Clinic Symptom Checker
Investigate possible causes of symptoms you may be experiencing. - Medline Plus
Another source of health information and news, provided by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. - American Heart Association
An excellent resource for patients with or without heart conditions, high blood pressure, etc. that provides information and tips for healthy eating, physical activity, as well as specific information for those with heart conditions.
Weight Loss
- Am I Hungry?
Improve your eating habits; eat both the right foods and the right amount of foods to manage your weight. - The Eating Cycle
Introduces the Eating Cycle, focusing on what and how people eat, as well as when they eat. (pdf) - End Mindless Eating (pdf)
Look at why people eat mindlessly, and how to stop it. - How To Measure Your Meal (pdf)
Get an idea of what a healthy meal with correctly-sized portions looks like. - Spark People
Free, online, personalized diet plan. - Think Your Drink! (pdf)
Compares common drinks and how they measure up nutritionally.
Physical Activity
- America On the Move
Promoting physical activity for a healthier life. Also available in Spanish. - Bones in Motion
Use your phone to record running, cycling, and walking activities using a GPS. - Every Little Bit Counts (pdf)
Tips to keep you active throughout the day in your daily routine. - The Exercise Habit
An article that teaches how to start an exercise program and provides tips to keep it going. - Overcoming Physical Activity/Exercise Obstacles (pdf)
Takes common excuses of why we don't exercise, and gives reasons to overcome them. - Physical Activity - CDC
Contains information about exercising, such as how to get started, target heart rates, and how much you should exercise.
Nutrition
- Cholesterol (pdf)
Information about what cholesterol is and how to treat high cholesterol.
Spanish Chinese - Delicious Decisions - American Heart Association
A healthy diet is a key factor in preventing and fighting cardiovascular disease. This site provides healthy recipes to help you maintain a healthy diet. - Food Pyramid
Personalize an eating plan to meet your body's needs. Also available in Spanish. - Good Nutrition (pdf)
Information about healthy servings of fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy and dairy products. - Healthy Eating Pyramid - Harvard School of Public Health
This site challenges the long-standing USDA Food Pyramid and the newer MyPyramid, and puts forth an alternate pyramid that is "based on the best scientific evidence about the links between diet and health." - Lowering Your Cholesterol with TLC (pdf)
A good guide to learning about cholesterol and how to control it. - Low-Fructose Diet (pdf)
Learn the benefits of a diet low in fructose.
Diabetes
- American Diabetes Association
An excellent resource for diabetics. Learn about:- Blood Glucose Control
- Medication
- Diabetes 24/7: An online tool to track your blood glucose levels, blood pressure, weight, medications, etc.
- My Food Advisor: Another online tool that helps you plan meals and find healthy food choices to help control your diabetes.
- Message Boards: Connect with other diabetics. Ask questions and discuss with others about your diabetes.
- Defeat Diabetes.org
Another resource for diabetics:- Find local classes and groups to help you learn about diabetes and how to manage it:
Delaware Self Management Support Groups
Maryland Self Management Support Groups
Pennsylvania Self Management Support Groups
- Find local classes and groups to help you learn about diabetes and how to manage it:
- Dlife Online Diabetes Classes:
Take some free online classes that teach you about diabetes and managing your blood glucose levels. - Maryland Diabetes Education (MD Dept. of Health):
Find local resources in Maryland to help educate and manage your diabetes. - Diabetes Center at Union Hospital
Union Hospital offers programs to educate and help patients control their diabetes including self management help, group classes, and support groups. - Diabetes Center at Upper Chesapeake Health
Upper Chesapeake Health also offers programs such as self management, diabetic education and glucose monitoring for patients diagnosed with diabetes.
Heart Failure
- About Heart Failure
An educational video that teaches you about heart failure, its symptoms and how it's treated. - Heart.org - Heart Failure
Learn about heart failure, its warning signs and symptoms, and how to prevent it. - MendedHearts.org
Provides support for those with CHF. Interact with others who have CHF. - Aspirin and Your Heart
Learn how aspirin therapy can help your heart condition. - Changing Behavior for your Health
A self-assessment tool to gauge your readiness and willingness to make changes to your health.s - High Blood Pressure: Eating Foods Low in Salt
Discusses ways to lower the amount of salt you eat. - How to Eat Less Salt
More information on how to lower the amount of salt in your diet.
Children's Health
- Action for Health Kids
A non-profit organization with the goal of stopping and preventing childhood obesity. - Car Safety Seats
Some helpful information about car seats from HealthyChildren.org. - Car Safety Seats and Transportation Safety
Contains many links to articles about car safety for young children, from the American Academy of Pediatrics. - Child Seats
Information about car seats from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. - Children's Tylenol/Advil Dosage Chart (pdf)
Lists the proper dosage of Tylenol and Advil Pain and Fever medicines for children ages newborn to 12. - Fuel Up to Play 60
A movement sponsored by the NFL to get kids moving at least 60 minutes every day. - Kidnetic
A site for kids that helps them to get moving and eating healthy. - Kid's Health (Nemours Foundation)
A bevy of information for parents, children, and teens on raising children, healthy living, and more. Also available in Spanish. - Let's Move!
A organization sponsored by the national government that focuses on combatting childhood obesity. Contains links to many other sites that promote kid's health. - The Parents' Place
The Parents' Place offers support for parents with children who have any disabilities or need special healthcare, and provides information about education, healthcare, and development. - Text4Baby
Text4Baby is a free service that provides tips for your pregnancy or for caring for your baby delivered via text message to your phone. - WeCan (Ways to Enhance Children's Activity and Nutrition)
A national movement with the focus of providing parents and children with helpful information to keep their kids healthy and active.
Vaccinations
- CDC Vaccine Information Statements
The official vaccine information statements from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. - Facts About Adult Immunization (pdf)
Clears up some misapprehensions about adult vaccinations. - Healthcare Personnel Vaccination Recommendations (pdf)
Vaccination recommendations for those working in the healthcare field. - Immunization Action Coalition
Contains information sheets about the vaccines we administer in the office. This site offers these sheets in many different languages, including Spanish and Chinese. - Personal Belief Exemptions for Vaccinations Put People at Risk (pdf)
An article from the Immunization Action Coalition that examines the risk posed by non-vaccinated individuals among the population. - Recommendations for Adult Vaccination (pdf)
Recommended vaccinations for adults
Smoking
- A Guide to Quit Smoking - American Cancer Society
An article that outlines reasons to quit smoking and ways you can do that. From the American Cancer Society. - Quitting Smoking - National Cancer Institute
Provides information on how to quit smoking and links to organizations that can help you to quit. Also available in Spanish. - SmokeFree.gov
Provides information on why and how to quit smoking. - Smoking Stops Here
The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's free program to help you to quit smoking. - Stop Smoking with Allen Carr
This phone application guides you in your journey to quit smoking.
Alcohol Use
- Alcoholics Anonymous
"Alcoholics Anonymous® is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism." Also available in Spanish and French. - Alcohol Services Awareness Program
An outpatient substance abuse center the specializes in therapeutic and alcohol/drug education programs. - National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
A list of websites for those affected by alcoholism, either directly or indirectly.
Health Risk Calculations
- Heart Attack-Coronary Heart Disease-Metabolic Syndrome Risk Assessment.
Calculate your for heart disease, provided by the American Heart Association. - Heart Disease Risk Calculation (pdf)
Calculate your risk of developing heart disease within the next ten years. For men, for women. - Ten Year Risk of Heart Disease Calculation
Calculate your ten-year risk for heart disease. - Risk Score for Cardiovascular Disease
Calculate your risk for developing cardiovascular disease. For ages 35-74. - Smoking and risk for heart attack
Calculate your ten-year risk for heart attack, with smoking figured in. - Your Disease Risk
Calculate your risk for developing cancer, diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis and having a stroke.
Travel
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention - Travel
Information regarding traveling (vaccinations, diseases, etc). Check this site out before your physical.
Insurance and Financial Aid
- Access 2 Wellness
A search tool to help you find available savings programs for prescription medicines. - Angel Food Ministries
Order fresh, quality food through this non-profit organization. A box of food feeds a family of four for a week or a single person for a month. - Can't Afford Our Fees? Don't Have Insurance?
Our brochure that outlines steps you can take to pay for your healthcare. - Can't Pay for Your Medication? We Can Help.
Our brochure provides information and resources that may make your prescriptions more affordable. - HealthCare.gov
This is a good resource that explains different options for healthcare coverage and the health care law. - Lions Club Home Healthcare Equipment
The Lions Club loans home healthcare and disability equipment out to those in need. Call (410) 658-0177 for availability. - Partnership for Assistance
This website helps patients find programs that help them get discounted or free prescription medicines. - Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan
No insurance? Have a pre-existing condition? Check out the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan, offered through the U.S. Dept of Health. - Needy Meds
Program that offers a discount card for prescription medicines. - Rx Assist
A database of savings programs available for prescription medicines. - Understanding the Basics of Health Insurance Plans
A short handout that explains the basics of any health insurance plan; from the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Miscellaneous
- CDC Flu Handout (pdf)
Information from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention about the flu.
Spanish Chinese - Cecil County Pregnancy Center
The Cecil County Pregnancy Center helps women and men to make informed decisions concerning pregnancy and sex, and offers services such as counseling and pregnancy education. - DOT Physical Form (pdf)
Physical form for the Commercial Drivers License. If you are having a DOT physical done in our office, please bring this form with you with your part completed. - Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (pdf)
Information for the treatment of gastroesophageal disease - Good Sleep Hygiene (pdf)
Recommendations for healthy sleeping habits. - Healthy Lifestyle Recommendations (pdf)
General recommendations for maintaining a healthy way of life. -
New Mammography Recommendations Clarified
An article that explains the reasoning behind the US Department of Health's new mammography recommendations. - Sleep Difficulty Article (pdf)
"You don't have to be Rip Van Winkle to sleep well" by Dr. Weidner for the Rising Sun Herald (1993). Information for improving sleep habits. - Testicular Cancer Handout (pdf)
Information regarding testicular cancer, including steps for self-examination. - Union Hospital Physician Directory
Search the Physician Directory for a list of doctors affiliated with Union Hospital and their contact information. - Worth the Wait
Provides information to educate teens and adults about the consequences of teen sexual activity.
