Links of Interest

Women, Infants, and Children (W.I.C.)
To safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, & children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health

Health Finder
A gateway to selected consumer health and human services
Information provided by U.S. government agencies and other
organizations serving the public interest.

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people - at home and abroad, providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships.  The CDC serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

The Department of Health and Human Services is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.

National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute is a government agency dedicated to plans and research for the hopeful eradication of cancer.  NCI conducts, coordinates, and funds cancer research and provides vision and leadership for the cancer research community by: Planning and prioritizing all aspects of the research we support, conducting ongoing assessments to ensure a comprehensive and balanced research portfolio, seeking advice regularly from our stakeholders.
supporting core extramural and intramural programs, and maintaining a strong infrastructure to support cancer research

Illinois Department of Public Health

IDPH is responsible for protecting the state's 12.4 million residents, as well as countless visitors, through the prevention and control of disease and injury.

"The Best Prescription is Knowledge"-- Dr. C. Everett Koop

drkoop.com is 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.