Websites

General/Support

Thrive

This is a website created by experts for patients and families of intensive care unit (ICU) survivors. Thrive has more information on what to expect after you leave the ICU, including videos and links to outside websites. The site also has tips for coping with stress, including a guided meditation, and platforms to connect with other patients and families online and in person. Visit now --> 

afterpicu.com

This site has information specifically about life after a stay in the PICU, and has information specific for patients, parents, siblings, and teens. There is also a list of resources for families, including resources in Spanish. Visit now --> 

american academy of pediatrics

This website has a wealth of information if you are looking to learn more about specific diseases or treatments. There is also lots of up to date information on how to keep your kid healthy. Also see HealthyChildren.org for more parent-specific information. Visit now --> 

disease-specific

american diabetes association

This website has information about diabetes for parents and kids. Learn more about the disease, and find tips on food, exercise, school, and much more. Information specifically for Type 1 Diabetes, the kind most often found in kids, can be found here.   Visit now -->

asthma

Information about asthma from the American Lung Association. This site includes basics about the disease, tips for managing asthma, and links to an online support community. Visit now -->

american cancer society

This website contains information on cancer care, research, and support for cancer patients and their families. For support and survivorship resources, select "Treatment and Support" or click here. Visit now -->