Asthma Resources
General resources for teens and parents
Websites
American Social Health Association Web site for teens.
http://www.iwannaknow.org
AWARE
AWARE teaches adolescents how to make responsible decisions about their wellness, sexuality and reproductive health.
www.awarefoundation.org
Kids Health
Health information for teens and parents from the Nemours Foundation.
www.kidshealth.org
Teen Wire
Information for teens from Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
www.teenwire.com
Girl Power!
http://www.health.org/gpower/
Go Ask Alice
Go Ask Alice! Is the health question and answer Internet site produced by Alice! Columbia University’s Health Education Program- a division of the Columbia University Health Service
http://www.goaskalice.com
American Medical Association's Adolescent Health Online
Adolescent health news, resources, and preventive guidelines from the American Medical Association.
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/1947.html
The National Parenting Center
Website dedicated to providing parents with comprehensive and responsible guidance.
www.tnpc.com
Girl's Health
Health information and interactive features for girls and teens from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Special sections for healthcare providers and parents.
http://www.girlshealth.gov/
National Center for Youth Law
A national non profit law office serving the legal needs of children and their families.
http://www.youthlaw.org/
Juvenile Law Center
Consent in PA - spelling out all aspects of adolescents and children’s right to consent to medical treatment. Child Abuse and the Law - details to PA 179.
http://www.jlc.org
Asthma resources for teens and parents
Websites
Community Asthma Prevention Program,
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Starlight Foundation Quest for the Code game
http://www.starlight.org/asthma/
Phone numbers and hotlines
American Lung Association Asthma Hotline
1-800-LUNG-USA (586-4872)
Community Asthma Prevention Program, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
215-590-5261
Home Care Program, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
215-590-1000 (ask to be connected to the Home Care Program)
Resources for healthcare providers
Growth and Development
US Department of Health and Human Services
http://depts.washington.edu/growth/index.htm
Service Provision
Adolescent-friendly health services
http://www.fhi.org/en/Youth/YouthNet/ProgramsAreas/Orphans+and+Vulnerable+Youth.htm
National Center for Youth Law
A national non profit law office serving the legal needs of children and their families.
http://www.youthlaw.org/
Juvenile Law Center
Consent in PA - spelling out all aspects of adolescents and children’s right to consent to medical treatment.
Child Abuse and the Law - details to PA 179.
http://www.jlc.org
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