Chemung Valley Health Network

Resources

Home Care Agency Listing
Home care may be a preferable alternative to admission to the hospital or nursing home. Here is a list of home health care providers in our area that operate independent of CVHN.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Search the healthfinder(TM) gateway web site for news and information on 1,000 health and human services topics, including toll-free numbers and more from government agencies and non-profit organizations. Make more informed choices for yourself and your family.

National Cancer Institute
A wide range of accurate, credible cancer information covering state-of-the-art care to cancer facts sheets and other publications.

U.S. Department of Agriculture
Provides information about good nutrition and improving the eating habits of the nation's children, including Dietary Guidelines for Americans and Food Guide Pyramid Information.

Food and Drug Administration
Health related articles on "Teen Scene" topics, ranging from nutrition and sun safety to eating disorders and preventing sexually transmitted diseases, are available.

SUICIDOLOGY INFORMATION

Understanding and Helping the Suicidal Individual | Facts about Suicide and Depression | Youth Suicide Fact Sheet | Survivors Fact Sheet

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission
On an almost daily basis, the CPSC announces recalls of cribs, household appliances, children's toys, and thousands of other products. They also distribute safety alerts on emerging dangers, such as children sleeping through the sound of smoke alarms and space heater fires. Additionally, they distribute millions of publications on topics ranging from childproofing a home to a home safety checklist for older consumers. CPSC's information is vital to the safety of young children, parents and the elderly. To learn more please visit their website at www.cpsc.gov.

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