Web Links

You can learn about specific types of cancer and their symptoms and treatments on this section of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention web site.

This web site is dedicated to bringing Kansans current, scientifically accurate information and to make the search for cancer resources easier.

The American Diabetes Association is leading the way in the fight against diabetes.

The Cray Diabetes Education Center at the University of Kansas Medical Center aims to empower health care providers, persons with diabetes and their families to learn diabetic management skills in ord

From the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, this page shares the Kansas Diabetes Plan which aims to improve the lives of Kansans living with or are at risk for diabetes and to prevent new ca

This is a listing of clinical trials funded by the U.S. government and private companies.

This is a listing of clinical trials funded by the U.S. government and private companies.

Use the links on the left side of this page from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to learn about heart health, signs & symptoms and facts & figures.

This page from the American Heart Association clearly lists the warning signs of a heart attack, stroke or cardiac arrest.

Learn about the effects of smoking on your lungs and find help to quit.

This research study is a collaboration between ten rural clinics in Kansas that uses technology to provide support to people trying to quit smoking.

This web site from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers basic information about smoking, data and statistics, community resources to quit, and prevention information for teens.

Information on the Internet is growing at an unbelievable rate. How are you supposed to know what's good information and what's bad?

This video, made by the American Medical Association, highlights the importance of health literacy through interviews with real patients about their experiences at the doctor's office.

In a restaurant, you ask the server about the daily specials. You ask a mechanic to explain what is wrong with your car.