Lewisville Family Physicians

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Useful Health and Medical Links

CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

     Information on infectious diseases, vaccinations, traveler's health, etc... 

Vaccine information
 
CDC vaccine page
 Immunize.org

General Medical Information  - approved by Dr. Summer:
     FamilyDoctor.org  General health information for many topics. 

     WebMD

     Medline Plus

Child Car Seat Chart

     Shows the correct type of seat depending on child size, etc.

Traveler's Health Information 

Family Health History

A site from the Department of Health and Human Services that has great tools to put your family health history together in an efficient and meaningful way.  Print it out and bring it to your next visit. 

 American Diabetes Association

  Quackwatch 
     An independent organization that reviews treatments and claims by practitioners of uproven medical therapy, such as some supplements, weight-loss treatment, cancer treatment clinics, etc.  Before you decide to pursue "alternative" treatment, check here first.
  

 Weight Watchers
A reasonable and  practical, healthy alternative to "fad" diets.  I approve of their program and recommend it.
 

 Yourweight.com 
Another resource for healthy lifestyle and diet.  With a good program of meal planners, recipes, etc.

 Supersize Me!!  Want to know the nutritional "value" of your local fast food choice?  If so, go the following sites for the breakdown of calories, fats, etc. in your favorite corner heart-attack-in-a-box: 

         CalorieKing 

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