Consumer Groups

The Center of Excellence for Women and Health offers links to the following resources as a service only. Inclusion in the Center's web site does not imply endorsement or promotion of the listed sites.

Advocates for Youth.

American Association of Retired Persons: AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people age 50 and over. AARP is dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as we age. We lead positive social change and deliver value to members through information, advocacy and service.

First Call for Help: First Call For Help provides personalized community information & referral services in confidence and with respect for all, empowering individuals to make informed choices to improve the quality of their lives.

Go Local
The University of Minnesota Health Sciences Libraries, the Mayo Clinic Libraries, and MINITEX Library Information Network have partnered to create Go Local, a database of health services and resources in the state of Minnesota. Go Local helps users find quality information about health issues, access statewide health services, and connect with local hospitals, care providers, nursing homes, and other resources. For more information, visit http://hsl.lib.umn.edu/golocal/ .

Harvard Health Publication: Includes health issues, newsletters, special reports, books and a special section on Women’s Health

Health Finder: A Service of the National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Includes News, Library, Just for You, Health Care, Organizations, en Espanol – A First Stop Resource for All Health Care Topics& Human Services

Mayo Clinic: Includes diseases and conditions, healthy living, drugs and supplements, health tools, my health interests, books and newsletters.

Melpomene: This website includes resources for women and girls with physical activity and health. Includes articles, a
message board with an emphasis on the Twin Cities, MN, and a list of health links.

National Women's Health Information Center: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Includes educational campaigns, FAQs, resources, health news and FREE, reliable health information for women everywhere.

Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights: The mission of PACER Center is to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families, based on the concept of parents helping parents.