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Health Care Resources
Accessing Health ServicesWashington Health Foundation helps find affordable medical and dental insurance for low income families. You may also call 1-800-756-5437 or 206-24-0331.
Crisis ClinicKing County Crisis Clinic provides support services which are available to everyone in King County. Services include home support and resources.
Dental HealthKing County Health Department's oral health website.
Grief and ChildrenChildren's Grief Education Association serves the needs of grieving children and families and provides education and support to those who care for them.
Health insurance for children Free or low cost health insurance for children under 19
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital in TacomaMary Bridge Children's Hospital information and resources website.
Public Health ServicesPublic Health Department services for residents of King County
Seattle Children's HospitalSeattle Children's Hospital information and resources website.
General Health Information
ADD/ADHDNational Resource Center for ADD with links to local support groups and information about ADD.
Asthma and Allergy InformationAmerican Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology's online magazine with articles related to asthma and allergies.
Asthma and Allergy InformationSchool Asthma and Allergy Association's webpage for school age children with asthma and allergies. Provides tools and information.
Asthma and Allergy InformationThe Allergy Internet Resource (AIR) website - a collection of Internet resources on asthma and allergies.
BedwettingBedwetters Anonymous webpage on why bedwetting happens and chat rooms for students of different ages.
Depression and AnxietyThis link accesses Children’s Hospital’s Center for Children with Special Needs Childhood and Adolescent Depression and Anxiety Tool Kit. It includes online health information resources focused on anxiety and depression in children and adolescents.
DiabetesNational Institue of Health's Diabetes information page.
DiabetesThis American Diabetes Association website covers the basics of diabetes treatment, as well as issues parents of children with diabetes may experience.
DiabetesCenter for Disease Control's Diabetes information site.
Eating DisordersThe National Eatting Disorders Association including eating disorder awareness, information, and prevention ideas
Food AllergiesThe Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network website - information, newsletters, articles, etc. on food allergies.
Health shows on TVDiscovery Channel's guide to upcoming shows on health issues.
HepatitisCenter for Disease Control's website that identifies the different types of hepatitis and gives descriptions of each.
Herpes VirusGlazoSmithKline's website on oral and genital herpes.
ImmunizationsKing County Health Department's immunization information page. Gives general information including school requirements and travel information.
Immunizations - Preschool 2007-082007-08 immunization requirements for child care or pre-school students.
Immunizations, K - 12 2007-082007-2008 immunization requirements for kindergarten - 12th grade students.
Kid's HealthKid's health organization on how to talk with kids about many topics including health and war. Web page is divided into articles for parents, kids, and teens with appropriate topics for each.
NutritionKing County Health Department's "Healthy Eating for a Lifetime" webpage.
NutritionWashington Dairy council's web page on nutrition. Shows the Food Pyramid and descriptions of each section of the pyramid.
ParentingHow to talk to your kids about tough topics such as drugs, sex, HIV, alcohol, and violence. Talking With Kids About Tough Issues is a national campaign by Children Now and the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Public Health NewsKing County Health Department's current health news and public health information.
SmokingThe Department of Health's website to help you quit smoking including support ideas, resources and a chatline.
Substance AbuseNational Institute of Health's drug information for kids ages 5-9 addresses the brain's responses to different drugs.
Summer Camps for Special Needs ChildrenChildren's Hospital resource list for summer camp programs for children with special needs of all kinds. Information can also be obtained by calling Children's Resource Line at 206-987-2500; select option 4.
When should students stay home?Guidelines for keeping your student home from school due to illness.