Currently, HealthDesk focuses on the following topics with just a few examples:
High Blood Pressures
Why hypertension is dangerous
Tips for taking medication on time
Diabetes
Assess your personal risk for diabetes
This tool comes from the American Diabetes Association (ADA). The ADA provides credible and objective information about diabetes.
Learn more about diabetes
MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library.
Stroke
Signs of stroke
An education video by the CDC
Stroke in a 39 year old man
A very touching story by the CDC about a young man who suffered from a stroke and how it changed his life
Stress
Healthy Living
DC Greens
A great help with food education and access through programs like:
Produce Plus – get a $10 coupon for farmers markets
Produce Rx – Amerihealth patients talk to your doctor to get $20 for fresh produce
Pregnancy/Getting Pregnant
Medicaid
Now that you're pregnant, you may qualify for Medicaid. Check out the Medicaid website to find out if you're eligible.
Healthy Pregnancy Tips
Helpful tips from the CDC