Internet Resources For Families

Congenital Heart Disease Information and Resources
Interactive forums, resources, internet links and peer reviewed educational materials for families, individuals, and health professionals.

The American Heart Association
Offers general information about the evaluation and management of common types of congenital heart disease. Also, targets obesity, healthy eating for youth, Kawasaki disease and bacterial endocarditis and healthy lifestyle information.

PediHeart
Includes specific sections for children, parents, and health professionals.

Heart Rhythm Society
Arrhythmia information including a glossary and explanation of diagnostic procedures and treatments.

The National Association for Down Syndrome
Contains information and links to organizations and resources for Down syndrome.

Cincinnati Children's Heart Center Encyclopedia
Contains information about specific congenital heart lesions with easy to understand descriptions and pictures.

Food Guide Pyramid
Contains nutrition information for children.

Children Web MD
Contains nutrition, physical activity and weight management information for children, parents and care givers.

American Dairy Council
Contains information and links children, parents and caregivers.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Contains information and links children, parents and care givers.

Ellen Satter
Contains nutrition information for children, parents and caregivers and information for book orders.

Nutrition and Kids
Contains information and links children, parents and care givers.

Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at St.Vincent
Information about services, staff and directions to the hospital.