New Jersey Resources

Allergy and Asthma Home Page - Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital presents this information on many aspects of allergies and asthma.

American Lung Association of New Jersey - This site provides information about area support groups and educational opportunities, as well as local access to the services of the national ALA.Use the "Find Your Local Chapter " box to find a local affiliate.

Asthma:A Management Crisis- An enlightening article from UMDNJ HealthState, describing how asthma is our most common chronic disease, effecting an estimated 13 million Americans, and offering tips for managing this epidemic.

Asthma - VirtuaHealth talks about asthma in adults and children.

Asthma Fact Sheet - The State of New Jersey has created this fact sheet.

Asthma in New Jersey - This booklet is produced by the state of New Jersey, and features statistics about asthma in the state.

Asthma Information and Resources - You can find a wealth of information about asthma in New Jersey at this site.

Asthma Management - Information on battling asthma from "Healthy Futures for Camden Youth".

Asthma Resources - These fact sheets on asthma from the NJ Office of Minority Health contains statistics, facts and myths and referral information.

Find a NJ Doctor:New Jersey Health Care Profile - This site includes information on all doctors who are actively licensed and currently permitted to practice medicine or podiatry in New Jersey. The website can be searched to locate doctors practicing in a particular area or hospital. The profiles contain information about a doctor's education, training, and medical practice.

New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services - Click here to view the Department's alphabetic list of health-related topics, programs and services. The site changes often so use the site search option to look for your topic or your browser Find option to search for a word or phrase.

NJ Self-Help Group Clearinghouse - Assists people in finding, forming and learning about self-help support groups at local, national and Internet levels. Has toll-free helpine and publishes an annual Self-Help Group Directory, which can be found at most public libraries.

The Pediatric/Adult Asthma Coalition of New Jersey - With over 150 members serving on six task forces, The Pediatric/Adult Asthma Coalition of New Jersey is working with schools, physicians, health insurance companies, community groups and environmental agencies to reach all individuals in New Jersey with the most effective methods for managing their asthma.

2-1-1 Non-Emergency – Click this link to search the database, or call 211 on your phone to get information and referrals on a variety of services, including: food banks, clothing closets, rental and utility assistance, adult or child day care, transportations services for the disabled, tutoring, Meals on Wheels, insurance, interventions for drug and alcohol abuse, rehabilitation, job training, and much more.   This site and phone number will also provide emergency information about local problems such as floods and highway closures.