Heart and Vascular Information & Resources

The Heart Center at Huntington Hospital sources references for educational purposes derived primarily from non-profit organizations. We hope to provide valuable information and resources to our community.

Our site is published for educational purposes only and not intended to provide or recommend any medical advice. Please consult with your physician or appropriate medical provider if you have any questions regarding your health.

HEART
American Heart Association En Español	(800) 242-8721
California Society for Cardiac Rehabilitation
Health Central Heart Disease Information
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
Congenital Heart Information Network
Heart Center Online
The Heart.org
Lipid Clinic News
American Stroke Association
Congestive Heart Failure from HealthCommunities.com
American Diabetes Association
Joslin Diabetes Center

DIET

Government Sites/Links and Publications/ Journal Links

Food and Drug Administration

Food and Nutrition Information Center

New Dietary Guidelines

Professional References and General Nutrition

American Dietetic Association

Consumer Lab

Tufts University

Mayo Clinic

Reading Food Labels

Products, Recipes and Menus

Cooking Light

Healthy Dining

Healthy Fridge

Healthy Heart Market

Food and Health

Herbs & Alternative Medicine

US Pharmacopeia

National Council Against Health Fraud

SMOKING CESSATION
California Smoker's Helpline	(800)766-2888
Provides smoking-related literature, resources, custom-designed cessation programs and one-to-one counseling.

American Lung Association	(800) 586-4872
American Lung Association (California)	(323) 935-5864
Provides smoking cessation literature and resources, access to the "Freedom From Smoking" program and 7 Steps To A Smoke-Free Life book.
Nicotine Anonymous for Southern California
Refers to 12 Step self-help support groups for smoking cessation.
American Cancer Society	(800) 227-2345
American Heart Association	(800) 242-8721
American Heart Association (LA County)	(213) 580-1408
How To Quit Smoking
Booklet presented by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, outlining quitting techniques.
Tobacco Cessation Guidelines
Provides the latest drugs and counseling techniques for treatment of tobacco use and dependence.

OTHER EDUCATIONAL REFERENCES & INFORMATION
VHA Health Information Resources
VHA	(213) 580-1408
Health Central

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Our site is published for educational purposes only and not intended to provide or recommend any medical advice. Please, consult with your physician or appropriate medical provider, if you have any questions regarding your health.