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Community and Public Health Administration
Works to assure that Core Public Health Functions and Essential Public Health Services are provided to everyone in Maryland.
http://mdpublichealth.org/
New Jersey Public Health Planning Association
The Association promotes the development of health services and systems of community needs to assure access to healthcare, and exchange health statistics information.
http://www.geocities.com/njphpa/
ALPHA - Alaska Public Health Association
Public Health professionals in Alaska use the combined strength of scientific knowledge, professional skill, individual commitment, community support, and political will to enable people to achieve their potential to live full, active lives.
http://www.alaskapublichealth.org/
Central Michigan District Health Department
Serving Arenac, Clare, Gladwin, Isabella, Osceola and Roscommon counties.
http://www.cmdhd.org
Cabarrus Health Alliance, Cabarrus County Public Health
Providing information of the numerous services of the Public Health Authority of Cabarrus County, Kannapolis, North Carolina.
http://www.cabarrushealth.org/index.htm
Bureau of Primary Health Care
The BPHC assures that underserved and vulnerable people get the health care they need. It is one of four Bureaus of the Health Resources and Services Administration, an agency in the Department of Health and Human Services.
http://www.bphc.hrsa.gov/
American Council on Science and Health
A consumer education consortium concerned with issues related to food, nutrition, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, lifestyle, the environment and health. ACSH is an independent, nonprofit, tax-exempt organization.
http://www.acsh.org/
World Toilet Organization
Includes news and event information, articles of interest, forum, design advisories, with highlights on maintenance and health issues.
http://www.worldtoilet.org/
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials
ASTHO - Non-profit public health organization that represents the leaders of State and Territorial health agencies.
http://www.astho.org/
Sleep Products Safety Council
A non-profit service organization that provides consumer safety information, supports research and promotes activities aimed at reducing hazards associated with sleep products.
http://www.safesleep.org
Snell Memorial Foundation
Not for profit organization dedicated to research, education, testing, and development of helmet safety standards.
http://www.smf.org/
APHL - Association of Public Health Laboratories
The Association plans, coordinates, and integrates the global expertise of their members to help promote improvement in public health laboratory practice worldwide.
http://www.aphl.org/
National Association of Local Boards of Health
NALBOH represents the interests of local health boards and assists them to assure the health of the community.
http://www.nalboh.org/
World Health Organization - WHO/OMS
The United Nations public health arm. Monitors disease outbreaks, assesses the performance of health systems around the globe, maintains world epidemiological and statistical information, and other activities.
http://www.who.int/en/
European Observatory on Health Care Systems
Promotes health policy-making through analysis of the dynamics of health care systems in Europe, in partnership with WHO.
http://www.euro.who.int/observatory/TopPag...
Virginia Department of Health Professions
Commonwealth of Virginia Health Regulatory Boards' information, newsletters, and regulations.
http://www.dhp.virginia.gov/
American Association of Poison Control Centers
Organization of poison centers and interested individuals which provides a forum to promote the reduction of morbidity and mortality from poisonings through public and professional education and scientific research.
http://www.aapcc.org/
Doctors Without Borders
Doctors and nurses volunteer to provide urgent medical care in countries to victims of war and disaster. Includes news, exhibits, publications, speeches, field news, and volunteering information.
http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/
Public Health Foundation
(PHF)Located in Washington, DC. Describes this 30-year-old national, non-profit organization. Includes research, training, calendar of events, tools and resources, projects and initiatives and e-news.
http://www.phf.org/
Michigan Public Health Institute
Promoting positive health conditions in populations and communities through research, education and application of scientific health practices.
http://www.mphi.org/
Benton Franklin Health Department
Public health protection, prevention, promotion, information services for Benton and Franklin counties, in southeast Washington state.
http://www.bfhd.wa.gov
Boston Public Health Commission
An independent public agency comprised of a variety of preventive health services.
http://www.bphc.org/
American College of Preventive Medicine
Professional society of US physicians focused on disease prevention and health promotion. Provides information about continuing education and about medical and public policy issues.
http://www.acpm.org/
Georgia Division of Public Health
The central source for public health information, with statistics, reports, local services, and news.
http://health.state.ga.us/
Missouri Citizens' Coalition for Freedom in Health Care
A grassroots organization dedicated to protecting Missouri rights to Freedom in Health Care through informed and educated Choices.
http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/mccfhc/
Public Health Institute
Promotes health, well being, and quality of life through research, training, and community building.
http://www.phi.org
Association for the Promotion of Comprehensive Family Health
Provides clinical and social action services that support the goal of comprehensive family health. (Port-au-Prince, Haiti)
http://www.forefrontleaders.org/aprosifa
Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs
Strategic, research-based communication for behavior change and health promotion that has helped transform the theory and practice of public health.
http://www.jhuccp.org
Public Safety Executive Association
An Internet membership job database organization helping public safety professionals with their career goals.
http://www.psea.com/
The Hospital Infection Society
Exists to foster the scientific interests of hospital doctors who are interested in nosocomial or hospital acquired infections.
http://www.his.org.uk/
West Bengal Voluntary Health Association
WBVHA is a Calcutta(India) based NGO working for the promotion of health awareness and offering health services through branches in West Bengal.
http://www.wbvha.org
Sound Partners for Community Health
Describes this competitive national grant program supporting partnerships between public radio stations and local organizations to increase public awareness of health issues. Includes "The Issues", grant profiles, and the "Listening Room" with audio clips. [Realplayer required - ed]
http://www.soundpartners.org/
San Francisco Department of Public Health
Protects and promotes the health of all San Franciscans through the work of 2 Divisions - the Community Health Network (CHN) and Population Health and Prevention.
http://www.dph.sf.ca.us/
National Association of County and City Health Officials - NACCHO
Non-profit association serving 3,000 local health departments. Contains information and resources for those interested in public health and the work of local health agencies.
http://www.naccho.org/
Canadian Consortium for Health Promotion Research
Enhances health promotion in Canada by linking research, capacity development and information dissemination.
http://www.utoronto.ca/chp/CCHPR/internati...
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Resources on community health programs, provider information and useful publications.
http://www.mass.gov/dph/dphhome.htm
California Public Health Association - North
An affiliate of the American Public Health Association and works to improve the Public's Health in the State of California.
http://www.cphan.org/
Association of Schools of Public Health
National organization representing accredited schools of public health. Links to accredited schools, grants and funding, employment and public health resources.
http://www.asph.org/
Food and Drug Administration
Ensures that food is safe and wholesome, that cosmetics will not do harm, and that medicines, medical devices, and radiation-emitting consumer products such as microwave ovens are safe and effective.
http://www.fda.gov
Southern California Public Health Association
Advocates for greater attention towards the issues of injury and disease prevention, and accessibility to health care. Newsletter, job listings, and links to other public health advocacy groups.
http://www.scpha.org/
CPHA - Colorado Public Health Association
An Association of professionals working together to assure healthy people and healthy places in Colorado.
http://www.coloradopublichealth.org/
Health Education Advocate
Dedicated to advocating for public health education and health promotion legislation.
http://healtheducationadvocate.org
Simcoe County District Health Unit
Offers county-wide coordinated public health, education and prevention services and information.
http://www.simcoehealth.org
Louisiana Public Health Association
(LPHA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote health in the State of Louisiana.
http://www.lpha.org
American Heart Association
The Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
http://www.americanheart.org
Public Health - Seattle and King County
Features fact sheets on a wide range of local public health news, topics, services and warnings.
http://www.metrokc.gov/health/
Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health
Public health services described include immunizations, STD/HIV clinic, home care, senior health clinic, environmental health, lead poisoning, radon within 14-county service area in north Iowa.
http://www.cghealth.com
Public Health Division, Health Department of WA
From Back Care to Waste Management this site covers a very wide range of information.
http://www.population.health.wa.gov.au/
LA County Public Health Programs and Services
Protects health, prevents disease, and promotes health and well-being for all persons in Los Angeles County.
http://www.lapublichealth.org/
Arizona Public Health Association
Advocate for legislation at the state and national level.
http://www.azpha.org/
Office of Public Health and Science
A division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, serves as the focal point for leadership and coordination in public health and science.
http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/ophs/
The Center For Health Administration Studies (CHAS)
Conducts interdisciplinary studies of local, national, and international health services delivery. Evaluates medical care delivery, social services, and public health.
http://www.chas.uchicago.edu/
Henry and Stark County Health Departments
Promoting public health of the counties with programs in environmental health, communicable disease, home health, health and wellness promotion, and maternal and child health. Based in Kewanee, IL.
http://henrystarkcohealthdept.org
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Regulates environmental health and safety and compiles vital statistics (birth, death, and health) for the state of Colorado.
http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/cdphehom.asp
Vital Records Information for Kentucky
Information about where to obtain copies of vital records (birth, death and marriage certificates) in Kentucky, including addresses for vital records offices in every county.
http://chfs.ky.gov/
The American Lung Association of Nebraska
Information about this non-profit, non-governmental voluntary health organization. Includes information on asthma, tobacco and health related articles and resources. Affiliated with the national American Lung Association.
http://www.lungnebraska.org/
Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
A private, nonprofit international organization working in public health areas to improve management and access to critical health care services
http://www.msh.org/
American Public Human Services Association
Non profit organisation developing and promoting policies for the elderly and the economically disadvantaged. Includes details of publications and conferences, plus a staff directory.
http://www.aphsa.org/
Georgia Public Health Association
A non-profit corporation organized for the purpose of promoting the public and personal health of the citizens of Georgia.
http://www.gapha.org/
Health and Human Development Programs
HHD, a private nonprofit research and development organization, works in the U.S. and around the globe to promote health and justice in many settings - schools, communities, hospitals, workplace, and judicial systems.
http://www.hhd.org/
Tetrahedron, Inc.
A corporation, educating people around the world on public health matters that concern all humanity.
http://www.tetrahedron.org/
Association of Local Public Health Agencies
(alPHa) A non-profit association representing public health units in Ontario, Canada. Includes publications, conferences, public health units, projects and programs and partners.
http://www.alphaweb.org/
American Public Health Association
A site dedicated to improving the public's health through education and advocacy.
http://www.apha.org
NC Division of Public Health
Provides a wide range of programs and services, all aimed toward protecting and improving the health of the people who live and work in North Carolina.
http://www.ncpublichealth.com/
HAZnet
An online news/forum for Health Action Zone or HAZ partnership between NHS, local authority, voluntary, and business agencies to share ideas in reducing health inequality in England.
http://www.haznet.org.uk
Washington Health Foundation
Committed to increasing access, improving quality and building healthier communities for the people of Washington state.
http://www.whf.org/
Trust for America's Health
Health advocacy organization taking action to prevent disease and protect the health and safety of communities. Provides information and resources on coordinated tracking of diseases and potentially associated environmental factors.
http://healthyamericans.org
Illinois Public Health Association
Working with other allied organizations and groups to improve the health status of residents, the quality of the environment, accessibility to basic health services and the capabilities of the public health system.
http://www.ipha.com/
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