Public Health Information

Includes information on obesity in children, eating healthier, being active, and community involvement.

Guide from HealthFinder.gov

PubMed Health specializes in reviews of clinical effectiveness research, with easy-to-read summaries for consumers as well as full technical reports.

MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends.

The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is the ONLY non-profit organization whose sole focus is representing individuals affected by obesity. Founded in 2005, the OAC remains at the forefront of the fight against obesity. From advocating on capitol hill for access to obesity treatments to publishing hundreds of educational resources for individuals affected, the OAC truly represents the voice of all those affected by obesity.

Founded in 1994, Shape Up America! is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization committed to raising awareness of obesity as a health issue and to providing responsible information on healthy weight management.

The Obesity Society is the leading scientific society dedicated to the study of obesity. Since 1982, The Obesity Society has been committed to encouraging research on the causes and treatment of obesity, and to keeping the medical community and public informed of new advances.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly or TOPS was established in 1948 to champion weight-loss support and success. They have helped millions of people live healthier lives.

WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.

A new coalition to battle the problem of overweight and obese children in central Illinois. The group is working to connect with families at PTO groups, athletic gatherings, school-wide family nights and parent-teacher conference sessions.

Activities for the annual September observance.