| Websites in News and Media |
- AVMA Public Health Index
Publications and links from the American Veterinary Medical Association on "Mad Cow Disease", psittacosis, rabies and other human/animal interaction topics.
 http://www.avma.org/pubhlth/default.asp
- American Public Health Association
A large collection of public health books and other media available for purchase.
http://www.apha.org/media/
- Asian Food Information Centre
Provides scientific information on nutrition, food, and health; resources include dietary guidelines, food safety, and tips on general health.
http://www.afic.org/search.asp?ID=1
- Consumer Wellness Research Center
Offers free publications on nutrition and health research to the English-speaking public; resources include books, manuals, and reports.
http://www.consumerwellness.org/
- County Health
By and for county public health workers to share and compare reports of their work in their communities. National and International links and downloadable reports. [Flash intensive]
http://countyhealth.tripod.com/
- CyberSpace: Online Information about Quality and Safety in Health Care
Overview of cultural factors affecting safer health care, efforts to improve patient-provider communication, and lessons from non-medical research disciplines. Contains links to resources to help patients, practitioners, and policymakers improve quality and safety in health care.
http://qhc.bmjjournals.com/misc/echoice2.shtml
- Epi Info
A series of microcomputer programs for word processing, data management and epidemiologic analysis, designed for public health professionals.
http://www.cdc.gov/epiinfo/index.htm
- Gryphon Productions Ltd
Documentary video and film productions on a variety of subjects, including aboriginal communities, organizations, government, schools and hospitals.
http://www.gryphonproductions.com
- HC Information Resources Inc.
Electronic publications on Legionellae Control, Legionnaires' disease, news, free articles, books and reports.
http://www.hcinfo.com
- Health Education Research
"Deals with all the vital issues involved in health education and promotion worldwide."
http://her.oupjournals.org/
- HealthFactor.info
Health news website covering nutrition, prescription drugs, the FDA, herbs, disease prevention and more. Features headline news, articles and online resources.
http://www.healthfactor.info/
- HealthierUS.Gov
Provides credible, accurate information to help Americans choose to live healthier lives.
http://www.healthierus.gov/
- Healthlink Worldwide
Partners with organizations in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East to disseminate information on health and development. Publications include newsletters, resource lists, training materials and booklets.
http://www.healthlink.org.uk/
- IDS - International
Provides healthcare information through doctors' waiting rooms and pharmacies. Services include independent market research and development of patient education materials.
http://www.ids-international.info/
- Institute for Healthcare Improvement
Offers a wide range of resources and teaching tools to help health care professionals lead effective improvement efforts, enhance clinical outcomes, and reduce costs. Contains information on research, online discussion groups, publications, and links to other sites.
http://www.ihi.org/
- Just Ask Our Doctors
Medical reference and referral web site; resources include medical statistics, medical malpractice facts, descriptions of medical conditions, and links to additional healthcare sites.
http://www.justaskourdoctors.com/
- Keenan Group
Offers health literacy consulting, writing, health initiatives and campaigns, and presentation to improve communications between health professionals, patients, and families. Emphasizes effective, easy-to-read, culturally appropriate materials.
http://www.keenangroupinc.com/
- LEAD Guide Program
Provides a complete directory of all public safety agencies directory. Includes the commanding officer's name, address, phone, fax, and e-mail, if available, in the U.S.
http://www.keeptrackcentral.com/lead/
- Manual of Naval Preventive Medicine
A manual of naval preventive medicine concerning food sanitation, water sanitation, pest control and other public health concerns. (NAVIVIED P-5010)
http://www.vnh.org/PreventiveMedicine/PreventiveMedicine.html
- Medical College of Wisconsin Healthlink Topics: Public Health
Published by the Office of Clinical Informatics at the Medical College of Wisconsin as a community service. Offers up-to-date public health data.
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/public-health/index.html
- NSW Health - Public Health Bulletin
Bulletins on public health issues are published in full-text in Acrobat .PDF format (Acrobat viewer is required). Back issues available. (Australia)
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/public-health/phb/phb.html
- National Association for Healthcare Quality
Promotes the continuous improvement of quality in healthcare by providing educational and development opportunities for professionals at all management levels and within all healthcare settings. Includes on-line articles from the Journal for Healthcare Quality, position papers, and information on state associations.
http://www.nahq.org/
- Positive Populations
Positive Populations is known for its coverage of Correctional and Public Health issues. The website features a fully searchable newsletter archive and forum.
http://positivepopulations.org
- Preventive Medicine
Devoted to international practice and theory, with authoritative contributions to the field of preventive medicine and public health. Online access requires a subscription.
http://www.elsevier.com/locate/issn/0091-7435
- Thomson Micromedex
Electronic and printed information for professionals and consumers in healthcare and industry. Databases on pharmacology, toxicology, acute care, patient education, occupational medicine, alternative medicine, chemical & hazardous materials management, environmental safety, and regulatory compliance.
http://www.micromedex.com/
- World Health News
Weekly news digest covering stories on public health issues from around the world. Published by the Center for Health Communication of the Harvard School of Public Health.
http://www.worldhealthnews.harvard.edu/
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