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General

American Academy of Family Physicians FamilyDoctor.org

Mayo Clinic.com

Up To Date Patient Info

Health InfoNet of Alabama

Medical Dictionary Online

How to use Crutches

NSAID Precautions

The Interactive Body - learn about and watch procedures for diagnosis and treatment of various medical problems

Allergy / Asthma / COPD / Lung Disorders 

Asthma and Allergy Institute of Mobile

Allergy Action Plan

All about Asthma

Asthma and Children

Asthma Busters - the online club for kids with asthma!

Asthma and Adults

Teach Kids Not to Smoke

American Lung Association

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Cancer

Cancer Prevention - AlabamaCancerControl.org

Your Disease Risk: Cancer Risk Evaluation Tools

American Cancer Society

Breast Cancer

Prostate Cancer

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Cardiovascular Disease and High Blood Pressure

American Heart Association

Risk Factors for Heart Disease and Stroke

Facts about Hypertension

Hypertension: What is it, who should be treated, and why

High Blood Pressure: Things You Can Do to Help Lower Yours

High Blood Pressure - Causes, Treatments, and Medications

Therapy for Essential Hypertension

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Cholesterol and Triglycerides

Mayo Clinic Cholesterol Center

Understanding Cholesterol

Good and Bad Cholesterol

Cholesterol Lowering Plan

Recipes for Low-Fat and Low-Cholesterol Meals

Triglycerides

Understanding Triglyceride Results

Lowering Triglycerides

Triglceride Lowering Medications

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Diabetes

Diabetes Overview

Facts about Type 2 Diabetes

American Diabetes Association

National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse - an excellent site with all kinds of good info.

Diabetes.com

Diabetes Mall

Diabetes and Diet Nutritional Information

Diabetic Diet Recipes

Diabetic Recipes.com

Glycemic Index.com

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GI, Stomach, and Liver

Clear Liquid Diet

Stomach Flu Management

Heartburn, Hiatal Hernia, and Reflux

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

American Liver Foundation

50 Ways to Love Your Liver

healthXplorer - Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

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Infectious Disease

Pertussis (whooping cough)

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

CDC - Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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Mental Health

Mobile Mental Health

Emotional Health Online

MentalHelp.net

Alabama Council of Community Mental Health Boards

Stress Management

Job Stress

Don't Sweat the Small Stuff

Yoga.com

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Pediatrics

Ask Dr. Sears.com - excellent pediatric site

Parent Care Topics

Rashes

Children's Nutrition and Fitness

Childhood Developmental Milestones

Bedwetting

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Prescription Assistance Programs

Partnership for Prescription Assistance

www.needymeds.com

www.RxHope.com

www.RxAssist.org

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Self Help and Substance Abuse

Smoking Cessation - Quitnet.com

How to Quit

Freedom from Smoking

Alcoholics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous

Drug and Alcohol Resource Center - Local Treatment Options Listed by State

Alabama - NW Florida Narcotics Anonymous

Williamsburg Place

Overeaters Anonymous

Grief Support

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Sleep

Sleepnet.com

Sleepdex - Resources for better sleep

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Weight Control, Fitness, and Healthy Diet

Keys to Weight Loss / Weight Maintenance

Facts about Weight Control

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Weight Control Information Network

FoodFit.com - all about healthy eating

Foodwatch - Eat well, Feel well, Live well

eDiets.com

Facts about Fats

Low Fat Lifestyle

University of Michigan Healing Foods Pyramid - much better than USDA

Harvard School of Public Health Nutrition Pyramid - also better than USDA

Glycemic Index.com

Fiber 101

Exercise and Fitness

Small Steps To Fitness

Mayo Clinic.com Fitness Center - excellent

American Heart Association Fitness Center

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Women's Health

Women's Diagnostic Cyber

Menopause and Estrogen Therapy

Patient Education for Women from ACOG

Hip Fracture Risk Calculator

Risk Calculator for heart attack and stroke

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Miscellaneous

Construct your family health history portrait

Migraine Headaches

The Golden Keys to Healthy Living

Health Screening Guidelines

When You Visit the Doctor

How to get the most out of you doctor visit

How's Your Health?

Chronic Pain

Chronic Pain Information Page

Chronic Fatigue

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Joel P. Laughlin, MD
Providence Family Physicians
8833 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 544-5420
Fax 544-5425

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