Resources for Patients and Families

The following online resources are available to provide education and support to teens and young adults, their families, and healthcare providers about a wide variety of issues pertinent to this age group.

• Young Women's Health—Developed by the Center for Young Women's Health at Children's Hospital of Boston, this website offers health information.
• www.gottaquit.com—Information and self-help tools for people who want to quit smoking provided by Monroe County and the University of Rochester.
• www.nutrition.gov—This government website provides extensive information about food, nutrition and health management.
• Bright Futures—This is a national initiative dedicated to promoting health through a trusting relationship between the child, family, and healthcare provider.
• Western New York Comprehensive Care Center for Eating Disorders—This site provides information about state-wide comprehensive eating disorder treatment programs.
• Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Western New York—The Make-A-Wish Foundation® grants the wishes of children diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions.