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Site is designed to provide information and tools to members of the Air Force community (suicide prevention program managers, commanders, gatekeepers, IDS members, etc.) in their efforts to help reduce Air Force suicides.

The American Academy of Dermatology is the preeminent dermatologic association committed to: advancing the diagnosis and medical, surgical and cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair and nails; advocating high standards in clinical practice, education, and research in dermatology; and supporting and enhancing patient care for a lifetime of healthier skin, hair and nails.

Contains cancer facts, figures and statistics; news; support programs and services, survivor stories and much more.

AAFA provides practical information, community based services and support through a national network of chapters and support groups. AAFA develops health education, organizes state and national advocacy efforts and funds research to find better treatments and cures.

Back Pain Resources from Medline Plus; A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.

Provides resources and information on preventing, treating and beating colorectal cancer.

Lens.com offers a huge online inventory of brand name contact lenses with reasonably priced prices. Services include online order and shipping straight to you.

The Military Health System (MHS) comprises the entire breadth of the Department of Defense military medical system. Serving over 9 million Americans – active duty and Reserve Component service members; military families; retirees, survivors and their families – the MHS has more than 150,000 medical personnel, both military and civilian, providing medical services in combat theaters and in facilities worldwide.

Servicemembers from all components and their families can obtain a mental health self-assessment or screening through a Web site co-sponsored by the Department of Defense and Screening for Mental Health Inc., a nonprofit organization.

Health A to Z offers a world of health information at your fingertips. Check your symptoms online, find health articles, advice, news and more for a healthy life.

Low back pain fact sheet from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke.

MedlinePlus has extensive information from the National Institutes of Health and other trusted sources on over 700 diseases and conditions. There are also lists of hospitals and physicians, a medical encyclopedia and a medical dictionary, health information in Spanish, extensive information on prescription and nonprescription drugs, health information from the media, and links to thousands of clinical trials.

Men's Health resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

MHN is committed to improving the health and wellness of men through education campaigns, partnerships with retailers and other private entities, workplace health programs, data collection, and work with health care providers to provide better programs and funding for men's health needs.

Tobacco use impacts physical fitness, night vision, and healing and impairs mission readiness. Find out how you can quit or help others quit by accessing "Quit Tobacco - Make Everyone Proud", a DoD website that provides free cessation coaching and other resources to aid in cessation.

Learn about Skin Cancer - Melanoma, risk factors, prevention, treatment, and more. You can also read stories of hope from people whose lives have been touched by cancer.

Learn about Skin Cancer - Nonmelanoma, risk factors, prevention, treatment, and more. You can also read stories of hope from people whose lives have been touched by cancer.

Provides many resources and information regarding Skin Cancer; from the National Cancer Institute.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides leadership for nationwide efforts to reduce illness and death caused by skin cancer. The focus of CDC's efforts is education and prevention. When in the sun, seek shade, cover up, get a hat, wear sunglasses, and use sunscreen.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology is an association of Eye M.D.s dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for every individual they treat by helping each to see his or her best and by protecting their patients' vision and eye health throughout life.

Site profiles patient education sites and interactive patient teaching products, developed by the Air Force. As well as an e-mail forum for healthcare professionals called, CEMMNet.

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The U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps is an elite team of more than 6,000 well-trained, highly qualified public health professionals dedicated to delivering the Nation's public health promotion and disease prevention programs and advancing public health science. Driven by a passion for public service, these men and women serve on the frontlines in the Nation's fight against disease and poor health conditions. As one of America's seven uniformed services, the Commissioned Corps fills essential public health leadership and service roles within the Nation's Federal Government agencies and programs.

Mesothelioma.com provides information for veterans and members of the military community with a focus on mesothelioma cancer, which affects many veterans each year and has no known cure. Also features a blog written for veterans, by a veteran, which provides current veteran health information and news of interest to vets and their families.

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Working to promote and protect the health, safety and quality of life of women at every stage of life. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The National Women's Health Information Center (NWHIC) provides free women’s health information on over 800 topics.

 
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