Resources

Peer Health Educators at the University of Washington use the Wellness Wheel to help students  evaluate and improve their overall health and wellness.

• Wellness Wheel

The following websites are credible informational and educational resources:

• College Coalition for Substance Abuse Prevention
  The CCSAP is a group of Individuals involved with prevention programs at colleges and universities in Washington state who meet to discuss common issues and problems.
   
• EthnoMed
  Patient education materials available in various languages.
   
• Familydoctor.org: Health Information for the Whole Family
  Health information from the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
   
• Harborview Medical Center
  Information about confidential testing for sexually transmitted diseases
   
• Health in Plain Terms: Tools for Patients and Other Consumers
  Provides a listing of websites with tips to help you talk to your doctor, take care of health problems and stay healthy. (Puget Sound Health Alliance)
   
• Health Information by the National Institutes of Health
  Comprehensive health information and resources from the National Institutes of Health
   
• Healthfinder.gov
  Guide to reliable health information from the National Health Information Center
   
• Healthy Weight
  Information about achieving and maintaining a healthy weight from the Harvard School of Public Health
   
• HealthyChildren.org
  Patient education materials for parents from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
   
• Immunization Action Coalition
  Vaccination information
   
• Mental Health Topics
  Information on anxiety, depression, eating disorders, PTSD and more from the National Institute of Mental Health
   
• MyPyramid Food Guidance System
  Features information on the new food pyramid, its 12 models geared to different people. Also online tools, and dietary guidelines from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
   
• Pandemic Flu Preparedness in King County
  Information and resources from Public Health - Seattle & King County
   
• Prevention Works in Seattle
  A community coalition in northeast Seattle that gives parents and students the tools they need to avoid underage drinking.
   
• Public Health - Seattle & King County
  Local government website provides a broad range of information on health topics that help our community stay safe from health threats, promote better health and help people get access to the health care they need.
   
• Seattle Area Alcohol / Drug Help Lines
  A list of Seattle area alcohol / drug hotlines and treatment resources compiled by the Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute, University of Washington.
   
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases Program: Where to get tested for STDs in King County
  Information about confidential testing for sexually transmitted diseases in King County