Resources / Links

SMOC Family Planning:  Goal is to provide men and women the information and means to exercise personal choice in their reproductive health. Services are available regardless of income, race, religion, age or marital status.

Birthright:  Helps any girl or woman regardless of age, race, creed, marital or economic status, who feels distressed by an unplanned pregnancy. 

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota:  A dynamic organization whose mission is grounded in mainstream values.

New Horizons Crisis Center:  Mission is to work with individuals and families who have been victimized by crime (including sexual assault), while also providing preventative, educational, parenting time, and crisis nursery services.

Southwest Health and Human Service(SWHHS):  A multi-county agency committed to strengthening individuals, families and communities by providing quality services in a respectful, caring and cost-effective manner.

Southwest Center for Independent Living (SWCIL):   The Southwestern Center for Independent Living provides services to people with disabilities and the communities they reside in.  This includes a wide range of independent living services that teach and assist people with disabilities to obtain and maintain the greatest control over their lives, such as:  advocacy, skills training, peer counseling, information and referral, and more. Services are at no cost to consumers.

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH):  Protecting, maintaining and improving the health of all Minnesotans.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):  Saving Lives.  Protecting People.

MedlinePlus.gov:  The National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand.

MayoClinic.com:  Where more than 3,300 physicians, scientists and researchers from Mayo Clinic share their expertise to empower you to manage your health.

Individual/Family Preparedness:  A Minnesota state government page that provides information about being prepared for the following situations:  General preparedness, natural disasters, disease hazards, food and drinking water safety in emergencies and chemical  and radiological hazards.

DISCLAIMER:  SMSU assumes no liability in relation to the content of the Web sites/links listed above, nor does SMSU endorse any specific Web site. The information/links listed above are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.