HealWA is a resource available to all Registered Nurses practicing under a Washington State license. It offers quality patient education materials (videos and printable materials) through MedlinePlus.

Instructions:

• Go to https://heal-wa.org/
• Login. If it's your first time logging in, select "Obtain a UW NetID" and follow the prompts. You will need your RN license number to complete registration.
• Select "Database", select "M", then use the link for "MedlinePlus - Health Information for Patients".
• On the MedlinePlus homepage, you can access health videos, games, and printable material for your patients.

See images below for further instructions:

The Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has free resources for patients.

The Healthy Living section has information on health promotion activities, such as vaccinations, safety, nutrition, smoking, etc. There are fact sheets, videos, and resources within each topic. Explore this resource at: https://www.cdc.gov/HealthyLiving/

The CDC's Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention has patient handouts, fact sheets, and other resources for patients who are at risk for or already diagnosed with cardiovascular disease. Access this resource at: https://www.cdc.gov/dhdsp/materials_for_patients.htm

The Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health organization has an educational website for women, addressing topics including migraines, pregnancy, contraception, menopause, and more: http://www.myherhub.com/

Smoke Free is an interactive website that provides patients with information and resources for quitting smoking. Patients can download apps to assist their efforts, create personalized plans, and explore supportive options. Link: https://smokefree.gov/

Quit Now is a hotline that patients can call to receive free information, coaching, and referrals: 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669)

King County offers fact sheets and instructions for self care for patients with the flu: https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/communicable-diseases/immunization/flu-season/facts.aspx

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

Crisis phone numbers and other resources: https://nndc.org/resource-links/

Online support groups for people suffering from depression: https://www.mydepressionteam.com/

Public Health of Seattle & King County offers a host of COVID-19 information including videos, answers to frequently asked questions, and community resources: https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/covid-19.aspx

The CDC offers updated information and resources for COVID-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

CDC Fact Sheet: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/guidance-administrators-college-higher-education.pdf

The National Network of Depression Centers offers online support for people suffering from depression, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, PTSD, and more! It provides a host of links to reliable sources of information for patients, as well as support groups and other resources: https://nndc.org/resource-links/