Did your New Year's resolutions fall by the wayside this year? It's not too late for 2003 to be the year you make those healthy changes you've been thinking about for years. And The Valley Health System can help.

"Our website has a link called ‘Health Information' that offers a wealth of information, lots of news, and useful tools to help people assess and improve their health," says Mike Tymczyn, Director of Marketing for The Valley Health System. "The content is updated regularly so there's always new information available."

For example, "Your Health" posts the latest health news so you get the news you need when you need it. It also offers information on hundreds of common health topics, a personal health assessment that lets you know your risk for certain health conditions, and a tool that helps you set health and wellness goals. You also can have some fun participating in weekly polls about timely health issues.

Getting Started
Using our new "Health Information" format is easy. Log on to any of our websites:

www.valleyhealthsystem.org
www.desertspringshospital.net
www.springvalleyhospital.net
www.summerlinhospital.org
www.valleyhospital.net

Click on "Health Information," take a moment to register, and you're ready to go. Here's an idea of what you'll find:

Your Health: Tools to track your personal health

• Assess your health
• Your goals
• Your reminders

Dealing With: Information on common health issues

• High blood pressure
• Pregnancy
• Weight

Look It Up: Get information you need through these links

• Drug reference
• Chronic conditions
• Common complaints

Any personal information you submit through the site is secure and is for your use only.

Visit us today at any of the sites listed above and start the journey to a new and healthier you.

Tips for Surfing for Health Information
Remember that online health information is not a substitute for medical care. Talk about your findings with your doctor and ask for his or her advice. You also should:

• Beware of claims that seem too good to be true. They probably are false.
• Visit the sites of reliable and respected organizations. Try websites of well-known local and national organizations. Here are some reputable sites to get you started:

  www.cdc.gov
  -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  www.nih.gov
  -- The National Institutes of Health
  www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/healthtopics.html
  -- The National Library of Medicine

The Valley Health System c/o Valley Hospital Medical Center 620 Shadow Lane Las Vegas, NV 89106