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The Marianjoy Medical Library has received funding from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine to build a customized pediatric section on the Marianjoy Medical Library Web site for parents of children with developmental disabilities and chronic diseases.

The following Web sites have been selected by the Medical Library staff. The information presented in these Web sites is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice.

MedlinePlus

Welcome to MedlinePlus, a goldmine of good health information from the world's largest medical library, the National Library of Medicine. Health professionals and consumers alike can depend on it for information that is authoritative and up to date.

MedlinePlus: Spanish

Comience su búsqueda en esta sección para encontrar información sobre diversas condiciones, enfermedades y bienestar.

MedlinePlus: Health Information in Multiple Languages

MedlinePlus Brings together authoritative information in multiple languages from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations.

CaringBridge

CaringBridge helps you stay connected with loved ones during a serious health event. Create a free, personalized Web site using the step-by-step instructions.

Medical Dictionary

National Library of Medicine (NLM)

Children's Disabilities and Special Needs

Website for articles and resources for parenting children with special needs or disabilities

Medical Encyclopedia

National Library of Medicine (NLM)

Children's Disability Information

Articles and resources empowering parents of children with disabilities and special needs

Drugs & Supplements

National Library of Medicine (NLM)

Easter Seals

Help children and adults with disabilities at over 450 service sites across the United States

Multiple Languages

National Library of Medicine (NLM)

Health information in over 40 languages

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities

Serve the nation as a central source of information on disabilities

The Arc of the United States

The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR)

NIDRR provides leadership and support for a comprehensive program of research related to the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities

National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC)

Gateway to disability- and rehabilitation-oriented information

Regional and Local Resources

The Arc of Illinois

The Arc of Illinois is committed to empowering persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve full participation in community life through informed choices.The Arc is the national organization.

All Kids

Illinois program to provide Healthcare for all Kids

Application for All Kids, FamilyCare, and Moms & Babies Health Insurance

Children's Disability List of Lists

Provides an annotated list of Support Groups for families of children with disabilities and special needs

C.R.I.S. (Community Resource Information System)

the leading source of social service information in DuPage county.

Council for Disability Rights

Advancing rights and enhancing lives of people with disabilities

Family Support Network

Family Support Network unifies individuals with disabilities and their families to advocate for funding, services, and community resources.

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services

My Child Without Limits

MyChildWithoutLimits.org is an authoritative early intervention resource for families of young children ages 0-5 with developmental delays or disabilities.

A Parent's Guide to Special Ed / Special Needs

List of resources includes federal, state and local agencies mandated to provide services to children with special needs

Positive Parenting: Disabilities & Special Needs
Support groups and organizations for parents in DuPage County

PUNS - The Basics

From The Arc of Illinois
Family to Family Health Information & Education Center

More Links

Glossary & Definitions

Glossary and Definitions Regarding Many Disabilities Related Terms

My Child Without Limits

Articles/Documents

Chronic Conditions

The American Academy of Pediatrics offers a collection of articles for parents on chronic conditions. "Chronic refers to a health condition that lasts anywhere from three months to a lifetime."

Oral Conditions in Children with Special Needs: A Guide for Health Care Providers

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research

State and Federal Programs for Children with Special Health Care Needs

Rishi Agrawal, MD

Children's Memorial Hospital

E-Books & Journals

The Harriet Lane Handbook: a Manual for Pediatric House Officers

Available only on the network to Marianjoy associates

Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics

Available only on the network to Marianjoy associates

Pediatrics 

Pediatrics is an open access (free) journal. Available only on the network to Marianjoy associates

Merck Manual

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