American Academy of Pediatrics
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and its member pediatricians dedicate their efforts and resources to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
Family Doctor (familydoctor.org)
Health information for the whole family from the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Infant Formulas
You can find information about infant formulas on the manufacturers’ websites: meadjohnson.com (Enfamil) and welcomeaddition.com (Similac).
Kids Health
KidsHealth is one of the largest sites on the Web providing doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence. KidsHealth provides children's health information with separate areas for kids, teens and parents.
The National Safe Kids Coalition
The National Safe Kids Coalition is dedicated to educating the public about injury prevention. It provides technical assistance to state and local SAFE KIDS Coalitions to tailor, implement and evaluate safety programs to prevent injuries and save lives.
Preemies Today (preemiestoday.com)
The March of Dimes (marchofdimes.com) and a group of local families whose babies were born prematurely sponsor this site, which was launched in February 2003. It offers information on planning for pregnancy and how to have the healthiest pregnancy possible.
Smart Beginnings (smartbeginnings.org)
Smart Beginnings brings people together in support of Virginia’s youngest citizens, those under the age of five. It is the state’s #1 provider of information and resources for parents with young children, employers, community leaders and early childhood professionals. Telephone 1-800-CHILDREN.
Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Family Health Services (vahealth.org)
The mission of the Office of Family Health Services is to provide the leadership, expertise and resources that enable all Virginia residents to reach and maintain their optimum level of health and well-being throughout their life. On this website you can find a Parent Tool Kit and information about Virginia programs for infant/youth hearing screenings and childhood lead poisoning prevention, plus additional resources available to Virginia families.
