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AGING
National Institute of Health (http://nihseniorhealth.gov/) This website for older adults was developed by the National Institute on Aging and the National Library of Medicine, both part of the National Institutes of Health.

U.S. Administration on Aging (http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov/index.asp) This site is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of a wide variety of topics, programs and services related to aging. Whether you are an older individual, a caregiver, a community service provider, a researcher, or a student, you will find valuable information provided in a user-friendly way.

Volunteers of America (http://www.voa.org/) In addition to being one of the nation's largest and most comprehensive human services organizations, Volunteers of America is an interdenominational church-a church with a distinctive ministry of service. For more than 100 years, Volunteers of America has provided essential services to heal both the body and soul. They provide human service programs and opportunities for individual and community involvement for people of all faiths.

Senior Citizens Resources (http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Seniors.shtml) Official information and services from the U.S. government.
CANCERS
BREAST CANCER:
American Cancer Society (http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/CRI_2x.asp?sitearea=LRN&dt=5) All About Breast Cancer - Whether it's in Overviews, Detailed Guides, or one of the other cancer documents, chances are you will find the information you need.

Mayo Clinic
(http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/breast-self exam/WO00026/UPDATEAPP=0) Breast self-exams: One way to detect breast cancer is with breast self-exams — along with clinical breast exams and mammography — raise your awareness of your breast health. Find out what breast familiarity entails and review self-exam techniques.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure (http://cms.komen.org/komen/AboutBreastCancer/index.htm) About Breast Cancer— your source for up-to-date information on breast cancer. Here, you’ll find the latest on diagnosis and treatment, risk factors and screening, and a host of other topics—like complementary therapies, life after treatment, and quality medical care.

COLORECTAL CANCER:
Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation (http://www.preventcancer.org/colorectal) The foundation's mission is the prevention and early detection of cancer through scientific research and eduation.

LUNG CANCER:
Lung Cancer Alliance(www.lungcanceralliance.org) is the only national non-profit organization dedicated soley to patient support and advocacy for people living with lung cancer and those at risk for the disease.
MedlinePlus - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/prostatecancer.html and
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000380.htm

National Cancer Institute - http://www.nci.nih.gov/cancertopics/types/prostate and
http://www.nci.nih.gov/cancertopics/wyntk/prostate

American Cancer Society - http://www.cancer.org/docroot/LRN/LRN_0.asp?dt=36

Other government - http://nihseniorhealth.gov/prostatecancer/toc.html

Miscellaneous
http://www.prostatecancerfoundation.org/
http://www.fightprostatecancer.org/site/PageServer
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/prostate-cancer/DS00043

SKIN CANCER:
American Cancer Society http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/CRI_2_1x.asp?dt=51 A good overview to Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer. People who are often exposed to strong sunlight without protection have a greater risk of nonmelanoma skin cancer.
Pastors and Staff
Learn more about those people who daily make Christ Church such a welcoming place.
Wednesdays Alive!
Wednesday evening offers a worship setting entirely different from any other currently at Christ Church.
Social Ministries
Learn about our Shelter, Habitat projects, and more ways you can help others.
Health Ministries
Make time for your spiritual and physical well-being in your daily walk with God.
Christian Education
Learning about the faith begins at age 2 and never truly ends. We have variety of opportunities for people of all ages.
Our Youth
Catch the excitement of youth in 6th to 12th grades as they grow in faith through learning and fellowship.
MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES

Mental Health America (http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/) Mental Health America (formerly known as the National Mental Health Association) is the country’s leading nonprofit dedicated to helping ALL people live mentally healthier lives.

ALCOHOL ABUSE:
Alcoholics Anonymous (http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/) Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

BRAIN INJURY :
Brain Injury Association of America (http://www.biausa.org/) The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) is the leading national organization serving and representing individuals, families and professionals who are touched by a life-altering, often devastating, traumatic brain injury.

COUNSELING:
American Counseling Association (http://www.counseling.org/) The American Counseling Association is a not-for-profit, professional and educational organization that is dedicated to the growth and development of the counseling profession and those who are served.

JOURNAL THERAPY:
Center for Journal Therapy (http://www.journaltherapy.com) The Center for Journal Therapy is the premier source of education and training on the power of writing to heal body, psyche and soul.
   
DIABETES
American Diabetes Association (www.diabetes.org) The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy.

GLAUCOMA
HEART HEALTH
The American Heart Association (http://www.americanheart.org/) The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE:
American Heart Association (http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4656) There are several pages of useful information related to high blood pressure on their website. The page linked here starts with the question: Why is high blood pressure bad?
PARENTING AND PEDIATRICS
Parenting.org (http://www.parenting.org/index.asp) provides information on parenting practices that will help with day-to-day care taking, guidance, and development of children. Informational articles are organized by age.

Kid's Health (http://www.kidshealth.org/) provides physician-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence. This website also provides extensive information on practical parenting skills and techniques.

The American Academy of Pediatrics(http://www.aap.org) provides resources for parenting as well as a broad range of browseable pediatric health topics relating to: emotional well-being; promoting healthy environments; prevention, symptoms and treatment of medical problems; how to get appropriate, high quality health care for your child; specific concerns of groups that require unique care and attention.
PRESCRIPTION EDUCATION

National Council on Patient Information and Education (http://www.talkaboutrx.org/) NCPIE is a coalition of over 125 diverse organizations whose mission is to stimulate and improve communication of information on appropriate medicine use to consumers and healthcare professionals.
SAFETY
National Council on Fireworks Safety (http://www.fireworksafety.com/home.htm) The National Council on Fireworks Safety is a charitable organization. Based in Washington, D.C., it’s mission is to educate the public on the safe and responsible use of fireworks.

Home Safety Council (http://www.homesafetycouncil.org/index.aspx) The Home Safety Council® (HSC) is the only national nonprofit organization solely dedicated to preventing home related injuries.

Sun Safety Alliance (http://www.sunsafetyalliance.org/) The Sun Safety Alliance has been awarded two prestigious Gold Triangle Awards from the American Academy of Dermatology for the SSA’s efforts to promote awareness of sun safety to prevent skin cancer.
DISASTER RESOURCES:
American Red Cross (http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/0,1082,0_319_,00.html) Excellent, in-depth information on disaster preparedness for a variety of scenarios as well as guidelines for safety during and after disasters. Also provides a multi-media course titled: "Introduction to Disaster Services" with several modules.

American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists: (http://www.ashp.org/emergency/consumerbulletin.cfm) Emergency preparedness summaries including information on how to prepare prescription medications for disaster events.

Ready.gov - U.S. Department of Homeland Security (http://www.ready.gov/) Extensive disaster preparation materials for families as well as a interactive resources on disaster preparedness information for children.

Disasterhelp.gov (https://www.disasterhelp.gov/portal/jhtml/index.jhtml) Portal site providing extensive listing of links to latest news on disaster planning and response as well as links to many government agency pages relating to disaster preparedness.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (http://www.bt.cdc.gov/) Comprehensive information on emergency preparedness arranged with specific topics grouped by broad categories. Also extensive listing of newswire resources and recent webcasts on a variety of disaster-related topics.
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