Educational Links

The worldwide web contains an enormous amount of information. Sometimes finding what you want can be difficult and time-consuming. We understand. We have assembled a list of web sites that we hope will save you time when you need to learn more about a specific disease or illness.

Stirling Benefits does not accept responsibility for the content and accuracy of these websites. Information is presented without any warranty as to its reliability, accuracy, timeliness, usefulness or completeness. Any messages, advice, opinions or other information contained in the website should not be construed as professional advice or instruction. Always contact your doctor for medical advice and treatment. The opinions and information expressed are not necessarily those of Stirling Benefits.

Educational Health Links for Wellness & Prevention:

Personal Risk Assessment
The Web site of the National Cancer Institute
Your Disease Risk, Harvard Center for Cancer Prevention

Public Health Prevention
Center for Disease Control & Prevention

Educational Health Links by Disease:

Age-Related Diseases/Conditions
American Association of Retired Persons
202-434-3700

Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Prevent Blindness America
800-331-2020

Alcohol and the Liver
American Liver Foundation
800-223-0179

Allergies
Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America
800-7-ASTHMA

Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's Association
800-272-3900

Arthritis
Arthritis Foundation
800-283-7800

Asthma
Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America
800-7-ASTHMA
American Lung Association
800-LUNG-USA

Birth Defects
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Alliance
800-221-7437
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
914-428-7100

Bladder Disorders
Interstitial Cystitis Association
212-979-6057

Bleeding Disorders
National Hemophilia Foundation
800-42-HANDI

Blood Services
American Red Cross
202-729-6503
American Red Cross
202-737-8300

Brain Injury
National Head Injury Foundation
800-444-6443

Bursitis / Tendinitis
Arthritis Foundation
800-283-7800

Cancer
CancerCare Counseling Line
800-813-HOPE
American Cancer Society
800-ACS-2345

Cardiovascular Diseases - General
American Heart Association
800-AHA-USA1

Chronic Active Hepititis
American Liver Foundation
800-223-0179

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
American Lung Association
800-LUNG-USA

Cirrhosis
American Liver Foundation
800-223-0179

Colostomy
United Ostomy Association
800-826-0826

Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
800-FIGHT-CF

Diabetes Mellitus
American Diabetes Foundation
800-535-2873
American Diabetes Association
800-232-3472

Down Syndrome
National Down Syndrome Society
800-221-4602

Eating Disorders
American College Health Association
410-859-1500

Emphysema
American Lung Association
800-LUNG-USA

Epilepsy
Epilepsy Foundation of America
800-EFA-4050

Family Planning
Association of Reproductive Health Professionals
202-466-3825
Planned Parenthood
800-230-7526
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
914-428-7100
National Organization for Rare Disorders
800-999-NORD

Genetic Diseases/Disorders
Alliance of Genetic Support Groups
800-336-GENE

Glaucoma
Prevent Blindness America
800-331-2020

Heart Disease
American Heart Association
800-AHA-USA1

Hemophilia
National Hemophilia Foundation
800-42-HANDI

HIV / AIDS
American College Health Association
410-859-1500
Association of Reproductive Health Professionals
202-466-3825
American Social Health Association
919-361-8422
National Hemophilia Foundation
800-42-HANDI

Infant Mortality
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Alliance
800-221-7437

Infertility
Association of Reproductive Health Professionals
202-466-3825

Kidney / Renal Disease
American Kidney Fund
800-638-8299

Lung Diseases
American Lung Association
800-LUNG-USA

Lyme Disease
Arthritis Foundation
800-283-7800

Menopause
Association of Reproductive Health Professionals
202-466-3825

Mental Health
National Mental Health Association
800-969-NMHA

Multiple Sclerosis
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
800-344-4867

Neurological Disorders
Epilepsy Foundation of America
800-EFA-4050
National Organization for Rare Disorders
800-999-NORD
National Easter Seal Society
800-221-6827

Obesity
American Diabetes Foundation
800-535-2873
American Diabetes Association
800-232-3472

Paralysis
American Paralysis Association
201-579-2690

Parkinson's Disease
Alzheimer's Association
800-272-3900

Pneumonia
American Lung Association
800-LUNG-USA

Pregnancy
Planned Parenthood
800-230-7526

Psoriasis
National Psoriasis Foundation
503-244-7404

Seizure Disorders
Epilepsy Foundation of America
800-EFA-4050

Smoking Cessation
American Lung Association
800-LUNG-USA

Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida Association of America
800-621-3141

Spinal Cord Injury or Disease
Paralyzed Veterans of America
202-872-1300

Stroke
American Heart Association
800-AHA-USA1

Tissue Services
American Red Cross
202-729-6503
American Red Cross
202-737-8300

Unusual Disorders
National Organization for Rare Disorders
800-999-NORD