Breast Cancer Information
- Breast Cancer provides the most current news about breast cancer research.
- Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization™ is the only place in the world where someone can call 24/7, 365 days a year and talk to a breast cancer survivor and be understood in 150 languages.
- The Sister Study is a study of the genetic and environmental risk factors for breast cancer.
Breastfeeding
- GotMom is a breastfeeding web source created by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) to provide breastfeeding information and resources for mothers and families.
- MedlinePlus from National Institutes of Health provides information about common breastfeeding problems.
General Health
- Mayo Clinic provides current health news and resource links.
- Healthy Women provides information on women's health topics, including news, discussion and health services.
- National Cholesterol Education Program provides current information regarding cholesterol screening.
- Womens Health provides reliable, accurate and commercial free information from U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services.
- UpToDate provides current medical information covering all medical specialties.
- Pause provides a guide to midlife health from The American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG).
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is an online resource for credible health information.
Health and Nutrition
- Let's Move is about America's move to raise a healthier generation of kids and fight childhood obesity. This website provides links to healthier food choices for parents and provides important information for childhood activity.
- My Pyramid is an organization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture that provides dietary guidelines for healthy eating for children, adults and in pregnancy.
Menopause
- The North American Menopause Society is dedicated to providing menopause help and information for women. Learn more about menopause and symptoms at this informative site.
- The National Osteoporosis Foundation is the nation’s leading voluntary health organization solely dedicated to osteoporosis and bone health.
Midwifery
- The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) is the professional association that represents Certified Nurse-Midwives and Certified Midwives in the United States.
Postpartum depression information
- Baby Blues Connection provides support, information and resources to women and families coping with pregnancy and postpartum mood disorders.
Pregnancy Information
- March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health.
- Motherisk is an excellent resource for pregnancy with information on drug safety, nutrition, herbal products and more.
- Healthy Pregnancy presents reliable, accurate and commercial free information from The National Women's Health Information Center.
Women in Crisis
- Portland Women’s Crisis Line offers 24 hour resources and support for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. SAFETY ALERT: Your internet activity may be monitored by an abuser. If you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1, or call PWCL at 503-235-5333 local or toll free 888-235-5333.