Parent & Patient Resources
Download our Community Resources Handout for helpful information on a variety of local resources:
Emergency Phone Numbers, Hotlines & Web Resources
Web Resources
The following links contain useful information on a variety of pediatric health topics
ADHD
www.chadd.org – Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
http://www.cdc.gov/parents/essentials/communication – Communicating with your child
Adolescence
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Allergy/Asthma
www.foodallergy.org – The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network
www.aaaai.org – American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology
www.aafa.org – Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
Autism
www.autismup.org – Local Autism Support Group
www.autismspeaks.org – Autism Speaks
www.autism-society.org – Autism Society
www.firstsigns.org – Early detection information
www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/index.html – CDC Autism Page
http://parenttoparentnys.org – Parent to Parent of NYS
http://www.educationandbehavior.com/story-about-going-to-the-doctor/ – Preparing for the Doctor Visit
Breast Feeding
www.llli.org – La Leche League International
http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/htmlgen?LACT – Search safety of maternal medications and breastfeeding
Community Resources
www.Kidsthrive585.org – Rochester community resources
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/quality/parents.htm – Special Education in NYS assistance
Drug Abuse Resources
http://www.combatheroin.ny.gov – NYS resource
Family History
https://www.cdc.gov/features/familyhealthhistory/index.html – Create a family medical history to share with your doctor
For Kids
General Topics
www.healthychildren.org – AAP Website
www.uptodate.com – UpToDate
www.cdc.gov – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
www.aap.org – American Academy of Pediatrics
www.familyvoices.org – Family Voices
www.nimh.nih.gov – National Institute of Mental Health
Immunizations
www.immunize.org –Immunization Action Coalition
www.cdc.gov/vaccines – Center for Disease Control and Prevention Vaccines &
www.vaccinesafety.edu – John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
www.vaccinateyourbaby.org Vaccinate your baby
Internet Safety
www.Netsmartz.org – National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Nutrition
www.choosemyplate.gov – USDA
www.Health.NY.gov/iChoose600 – Tips on how to use calorie counts on menus
Promoting Resilient Children and Safe Families – Support for Parents
www.ftnys.org – Parent Peer Support for Children with social, emotional or behavioral issues
www.instituteforsafefamilies.org
www.futureswithoutviolence.org/connected-parents-connected-kids (also can call 1-800-4ACHILD)
Safety and Recalls
www.cpsc.gov – United States Consumer Product Safety Commission
www.safekids.org – Safe Kids USA
Support Group Clearinghouse
www.healthfinder.gov – healthfinder.gov
