evidence-based resources

The decisions you make about your family’s health are important. But healthcare can be confusing, and it’s not always easy to know whom you can trust. We’ve vetted the resources here so you can feel confident using it to make healthcare decisions for your family.

resources for you

Dr. Alisahah Jackson

How to Choose a Primary Health Provider

Every woman deserves to have a primary care provider (PCP) she can trust. As your partner in preventive care, a PCP can help you maintain your health over time and identify health concerns before they become big problems.

American Academy of Family Physicians

As the medical society for primary care doctors, the AAFP offers trusted medical advice to help you make decisions around your preventive care, treatments, mental health and more.

Bright Pink

Bright Pink is devoted to educating women on the basics of breast and ovarian health, helping you understand your personal cancer risk and creating a prevention plan.

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologistsr

ACOG presents women’s health information that’s supported by the latest research in an easy-to-understand way.

resources for your family

Dr. Alisahah Jackson

Documenting Your Family Health History

You see the forms every time you go to the doctor’s office. Maybe you leave the family medical history part blank. After all, how are you to know what age your grandmother died and which heart ailment she had?

American Academy of Family Physicians

Just as family practice physicians care for men, women and children of all ages, the AAFP offers healthcare information for everyone in your family.

American Academy of Pediatrics

The AAP is the engine behind HealthyChildren.org and provides trusted information for parents to help them care for their children — from newborns to teenagers.

Documenting Your Family Health History

You see the forms every time you go to the doctor’s office. Maybe you leave the family medical history part blank. After all, how are you to know what age your grandmother died a ...

resources for your community

Dr. Alisahah Jackson

Is Your Community Healthy? How to Find Out — and Why It Matters

While your individual health is unique to you, it is also affected or influenced by factors beyond the actions you take or the care you receive. In fact, 80% of what impacts your health happens outside of clinical care delivery ...

YWCA

The YWCA is on a mission “to eliminate racism and empower women.” Help your community and take a stand for social justice when you get involved.

County Health Rankings & Roadmaps

What influences the health of your community? How healthy is the area in which you live? Find data and guidance to improve health equity in your community.

Is Your Community Healthy? How to Find Out — and Why It Matters

Dedicated to advancing healthy communities, the ACHI is an affiliate of the American Hospital Association. Find tools and resources to enhance community health.

Volunteer Match

Give back to your community. Volunteer Match provides a database of endless service opportunities, searchable by cause, location and your skill set.