Links & Resources
Jump to a list of websites to help you stay healthy
Below is a list of local and national resources that can help you achieve a heart-healthy lifestyle. You can also check out Southcoast's own healty lifestyle information.
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American Cancer Society
1-800-879-8687
American College of Cardiology | More than 26,000 cardiologists from around the world committed to providing optimal cardiovascular care.
American Heart Association
Local: 1-888-863-4052
National: 1-800-242-8721
American Lung Association
212-315-8700
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Programs:
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Charlton Memorial Hospital
508-679-7405 St. Luke's Hospital
508-961-5460 Tobey Hospital
508-273-4170
Charlton Health Science Library
508-679-7200 Ext. 2385
CVS Health Connection
508-997-7940
Elderly Services:
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Bristol Elder Services Inc.
1-800-427-2101 or 508-675-2101
Coastline Elderly Services Inc.
508-999-6400
Massachusetts Health Promotion Clearinghouse
1-800-952-6637
Mended Hearts Inc.
1-800-AHA-USA1
National Cancer Institute 1-800-422-6237
Parental Stress Line
1-800-632-8188
Southcoast Center for Women's Health Resource Library
508-961-5267
Southcoast Diabetes Management Program:
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Charlton Memorial Hospital
508-679-7143 St. Luke's Hospital
508-961-5430 Tobey Hospital
508-273-4173
Southcoast Hospitals Group Nutritional Services:
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Charlton Memorial Hospital
508-679-7200 St. Luke's Hospital
508-961-5160 Tobey Hospital
508-273-4344
Southcoast Health Van
508-679-7131
Southcoast Wellness Center:
508-999-6200
Southcoast Wellness Line
800-497-1727
St. Luke's Hospital Health Sciences Library
508-961-5267
Tobacco Education Coalition of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket
508-771-9557
Tobacco Free Greater New Bedford Coalition
508-996-3147 Ext. 163
Tobacco Treatment Program at SSTAR, Fall River
508-679-5222 Ext. 3357
Tobey Hospital Community Education Library
508-273-4037
UMass Extension Nutrition Education Program
508-998-2200
WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Program:
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Fall River area
508-679-9349 New Bedford area
508-997-1500 Wareham area
508-295-0056
YMCA of Greater Fall River
508-675-7841
YMCA of Greater New Bedford
508-997-0734
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American Cancer Society
American Diabetes Association
Diabetes facts, nutrition information and resources
American Diatetic Association
Nutrition information, daily tips and how to find a dietitian
American Heart Association
Risk factors for heart disease, nutrition and exercise
Cooking Light
Healthy, low-fat recipes
Cyberdiet
Self-health assessment, nutrition and exercise information
Family Doctor
Health tips, handouts and a health search engine
Food & Nutrition Information Center
Dietary guidelines, food composition and resources
Health Finder
Health topics, current news and family health information
Live Healthier / Live Longer
Information on how to prevent heart disease and what to do if you already have it
Mended Hearts Inc.
Help, support and information for heart disease
National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute
Health guidelines, information and resources
Shape Up America
Fitness assessment, exercise and nutrition tips
Tufts Nutrition Navigator
Nutrition links and resources along with link ratings
WebMD
Health resources, wellness tips and disease information
