Educational Programs and Institutions

Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research at University of North Carolina/Chapel Hill

Inproving the health of individuals, families, and populations by understanding the problems in the design and delivery of health care services.

Center for Biomedical Ethics at Case Western Reserve University

Dedicated to improving public and professional understanding of the ethical issues involved in health sciences research.

Center for Child and Human Development at Georgetown University for Child and Human Development

To improve the quality of life for all children and youth.

Center for Clinical Ethics and Humanities in Health Care at State University of New York/Buffalo

A multi-disciplinary center which coordinates a variety of clinical and academic activities in the Western New York area.

Center for Health Law Studies at St. Louis University School of Law

The nation's preeminent Health Law program.

Center on Human Policy at Syracuse University

A Syracuse University based policy, research, and advocacy organization.

Centre for Applied Ethics at University of British Columbia

An interdisciplinary research centre studying a diverse range of topics.

Harvard AIDS Institute

Dedicated to promoting research, education and leadership to end the AIDS epidemic in Africa.

Institute for Business and Professional Ethics at DePaul University

New web site coming soon.

Institute for Community Collaborative Studies at California State University/Monterey Bay

Recognized as a unique and innovative program that offers an integrative and multidisciplinary approach to the study and practice of community health.

Lister Hill Center for Health Policy at University of Alabama/Birmingham

Working to facilitate the conduct of health policy research.

Midwest Latino Health Research Center at University of Illinois/Chicago

Conduct health outcomes research.

Minority Health Project at University of North Carolina/Chapel Hill

Working to eliminate health disparities.

Missouri Institute of Mental Health at University of Missouri/Columbia

Exists to improve services for persons served by the Department of Mental Health.

National Center on Women & Aging

To focus national attention on the special concerns of women as they age.

National Research and Training Center on Psychiatric Disability at University of Illinois/Chicag

A five-year program designed to promote self-determination among people with psychiatric disability.

Poynter Center for the Study of Ethics and American Institutions at Indiana University

Directing its attention to the entire spectrum of American political and social institutions.

The Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs at University of Washington

Committed to improving the quality of public and nonprofit service.

West Virginia University School of Medicine Center on Aging

Providing for the development of excellence in service, education, research and policy.

Government

Administration for Children and Families

A federal agency funding state, local, and tribal organizations to provide family assistance.

Administration on Aging

Providing home and community-based services our nation's older persons for over thirty years.

Agency for Health Care Policy and Research

Translating research findings into better patient care.

Bureau of Primary Health Care

Providing primary care to underserved populations.

California Department of Health Services

One of the largest departments in State Government.

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

Recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Provides health insurance for over 74 million Americans through Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP.

Department of Health and Human Services

The United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans.

Environmental Health Perspectives Online

Given a five star rating (excellent) by the Tufts University Child & Family Web Guide.

Food and Drug Administration

Promoting public health.

Forum for State Health Policy Leadership

To improve decision making and leadership among state legislators with respect to current and emerging critical health policy issues.

Healthfinder

A free guide to reliable consumer health and human services information.

Indian Health Service

Working to raise the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Information Network for Public Health Officials

Providing timely, relevant, accurate, and authoritative prevention information.

National Association of County and City Health Officials

NACCHO aims to promote the concerns of local public health in the nation's capital.

National Cancer Institute

The Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research and training.

National Center for Health Statistics

The Federal Government's principal vital and health statistics agency.

National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

A world leader in research and education programs focusing on PTSD.

National Conference of State Legislatures

Forum for advancing ideas in your home state, across other states, and on Capitol Hill; for promoting information-sharing, one-on-one and collectively; and for providing you with the knowledge and resources you need to get America's ideas working.

National Health Service Corps

Committed to improving the health of the Nation's underserved.

National Institute of Mental Health

Working to reduce mental health disparities.

National Institute on Aging

Leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life.

National Institute on Drug Abuse

Leading the Nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction.

National Institutes of Health

The steward of medical and behavioral research for the Nation.

National Library of Medicine

The world's largest medical library.

New York State Commission on Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled

Providing independent oversight of the quality and cost-effectiveness of mental health services.

New York State Department of Health

Protecting and promoting the health of New Yorkers through prevention, science and the assurance of quality health care delivery.

New York State Office of Mental Health

Operates psychiatric centers across the state.

Occupational Health and Safety Administration

To save lives, prevent injuries and protect the health of America's workers.

Office of Minority Health Resource Center

To improve the health of racial and ethnic populations through the development of effective health policies.

Pan American Health Organization

An international public health agency working to improve health and living standards of the countries of the Americas.

President's Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection and Quality in the Health Care Industry

Advising the President on changes occurring in the health care system.

President's Council on Bioethics

Advising the President on bioethical issues related to advances in biomedical science and technology.

Public Health Foundation

Dedicated to achieving healthy communities through research, training, and technical assistance.

The National Association of Attorneys General

The Association fosters interstate cooperation on legal and law enforcement issues, conducts policy research and analysis of issues, and facilitates communication between the states' chief legal officers and all levels of government.

World Health Organization

The United Nations specialized agency for health.

Health Insurance

BenefitsCheckUp - NCOA's Online Screening Service

The site helps seniors find programs that may pay for some health care-related costs, such as prescription drugs and medical treatment, as well as utilities and other necessities.

Covering the Uninsured: Resources for Individuals

Information on low-cost health care

HealthCareCoach.com

Information on using health care coverage more effectively and how to access necessary health services.

Institute for Health Care Research and Policy (Consumer Guides for Getting and Keeping Health In

Consumer Guides for Getting and Keeping Health Insurance.

The Artists' Health Insurance Resource Center

Information on health insurance coverage choices and state regulations. Also includes links to artist groups offering health coverage and public and private health care resources.

Journals, Media Resources and Reference

Ability Network

A comprehensive listing of informational links for people with disabilities.

Achoo: The Internet Healthcare Directory

Information resource for the medical community and all other Internet users interested in healthcare information.

all nurses.com (internet nursing resources--formerly World Wide Nursing

A listing of nursing web sites.

Annals of Internal Medicine

Articles chronicling various research.

Bioethics Discussion Pages at University of Southern California

Participate in a discussion in bioethics.

British Medical Journal

Articles, discussion, debates, polls and links.

Cancer News on the Net

Updated information on cancer research.

Center for Mental Health Services

Providing the treatment and support services needed by people with mental disorders.

CNN's Daily Health News

News and research articles updated daily.

Health Affairs

The policy journal of the health sphere.

Health Education and Behavior

Journal of the Society for Public Health Education

Health Services Research

Multidisciplinary journal provides researchers with advance information on new trends.

Healthcare and HMO Publications

Learn how to get the most out of your HMO and how to avoid medical fraud.

hospitalconnect.com

Your source for ideas and solutions that improve organizational, individual and community health.

Internurse

Latest and best news for the nursing and midwifery professions.

Journal of Health Economics

Full-text online access to JHE.

Journal of Health Law

Features articles in law review format that analyze the range and scope of health care law issues.

Journal of Health Politics, Policy and the Law

Original scholarship in a variety of issues related to health.

Lancet

Online access to articles in the Lancet.

Lifetime's Health News

Lifetime Network's articles on women's health.

Los Angeles Times Health Section

Health articles of the LA Times.

Martindale's ""Virtual"" Public Health Center

Guide to Environment, Disaster, Epidemiology and Safety.

MedHelp International

Dedicated to helping patients find the highest quality medical information in the world today.

Medical Matrix

Updated clinical medicine resources.

Medicine Net

An online, healthcare media publishing company.

MedLine

PubMed access to over 12 million MEDLINE citations.

Men's Health

Magazine web site containing health tips for men.

Mental Health InfoSource

Your source for mental health education.

Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy

The world's most widely used general medical text.

Migrant Health Newsline

Providing a communication that will gather, disseminate, and report on issues relating to migrant health.

Milbank Quarterly

Featuring original research, policy review and analysis, as well as commentary from academics, clinicians, and policymakers.

Modern Healthcare

The only business newsweekly serving healthcare management.

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report

Provisional data based on weekly reports to CDC by state health departments.

National Journal

World and financial news online.

National Women's Health Resource Center

Helping women educate themselves about the health topics that concern them the most.

New England Journal of Medicine

Online version of the NEJM.

New York Times Daily Health Report

Latest health news from the New York Times.

Nurse Practitioner

The leading monthly source for information for advanced practice nurses and other primary care clinicians.

NurseWeek/HealthWeek

Career, education, and clinical information for nurses.

Nursing 2002

The number-one journal for professional nurses.

Nursing Management

The leading source of practical, educational, cutting-edge information for nurse managers.

Nursing Spectrum Career Fitness

An RN-led communications company that celebrates nurses and the profession of nursing.

Reuters Health Information Services

The world's leading provider of medical and healthcare news.

Southern Medical Journal

General medical publication which presents monthly some 35 major articles.

SusanLoveMD.com (breast cancer)

A nonprofit organization dedicated to the eradication of breast cancer.

The Economist

Articles from the magazine updated daily.

The Hastings Center Report

Exploring fundamental ethical questions in health care, biotechnology, and the environment.

The Journal of Health Law

A quarterly publication of the American Health Lawyers Association.

Today's Caregiver

A leading provider of information, support and guidance for family and professional caregivers.

USA Today's Health Page

Updated health information from USA Today.

Washington Post Health Section

Updated health news from The Washington Post.

Women's Health America

Providing knowledge, hope, and help for women.

Lists, Links and Search Engines

Advocacy Organizations from the American Society of Clinical Oncology

To facilitate the delivery of high quality health care.

AIDS Resource List

A comprehensive listing of AIDS and HIV related web sites.

American Medical Association's Medical Resource Center

Links to a variety of medical reference resources on the Web.

CanSearch Resource Guide (cancer links)

Provides site-specific cancer information.

Disability Resources from Syracuse University

Links to disability resources.

Duke University Health Policy Cyberexchange (excellent search engine)

A comprehensive listing of health policy related web sites.

Echo Virtual Center

Science and Technology.

Health Care Information Links from the Catholic Health Association of Wisconsin

Health Economics Links from the University of Bayreuth, Germany

Health Hippo (policy and regulatory materials)

A collection of policy and regulatory materials related to health care.

Health Law Research Gateway from the St. Louis University School of Law

Consistently recognized for the extensive research opportunities.

Health Related Links from the University of Chicago

Some useful related sites.

Healthywomen.org

Links page of the National Women's Health Resource Center.

Knowledge Exchange Network's Mental Health Links

Provides information about mental health.

Marty Howard's HIV/AIDS Links

A comprehensive listing of AIDS and HIV related web sites.

Medical Humanities Links from Michigan State University

Providing information in ethics and humanities.

MedWeb Plus

Giving users tools to quickly locate and assimilate good and reliable information on health care.

Non-governmental organizations in official relations with the World Health Organization

189 international NGOs in official relations with WHO.

PedInfo at University of Alabama/Birmingham

Dedicated to the dissemination of on-line information for pediatricians and others interested in child health.

Public Health Links from University of Michigan/Ann Arbor

Linking you to the best in health information.

Public Health Resources on the Internet from University of California/Berkeley

Women's Health Resource Links from the Snowmass Institute

A comprehensive list of women's health related web sites.

WWW Virtual Library: Public Health USA (includes links to all US schools of public health)

Part of the WWW Virtual Library project.

Yahoo Health Search

Search by topic, disease, condition, medication, or herb.

Professional Organizations

American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Dedicated to the advancement of hospice/palliative medicine, its practice, research and education.

American Academy of Pediatrics

Dedicated to the health of all children.

American Academy of Physician Assistants

The only national organization representing physician assistants (PAs) in all specialties.

American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging

Committed to advancing the vision of healthy, affordable, ethical long-term care for America.

American Association of Managed Care Nurses

Resource for Managed Care Nursing.

American Association of Medical Colleges

A non-profit association founded in 1876 to work for reform in medical education.

American Association of Public Health Physicians

The Voice of Public Health Physicians, Guardians of the Public's Health.

American Association on Mental Retardation

Working toward universal human rights for people with intellectual disabilities.

American College of Health Care Administrators

The professional society for nearly 6,000 administrators in long-term care.

American College of Healthcare Executives

An international professional society of nearly 30,000 healthcare executives.

American College of Nurse-Midwives

The oldest women's health care organization in the U.S.

American College of Nurse Practitioners

Focused on advocacy and keeping NPs current on legislative, regulatory and clinical practice issues.

American College of Physicians

The nation's largest medical specialty society.

American Health Lawyers Association

Leading health law to excellence through education, information, and dialogue.

American Hospital Association

A national organization that represents hospitals, health care networks, and their patients and communities.

American Medical Association

Physicians dedicated to the health of America.

American Medical Student Association

Provides medical students with opportunities to gain primary-care experience in medically-underserved areas.

American Medical Women's Association

Dedicated to serving as the unique voice for women's health and the advancement of women in medicine.

American Nurses Association

A full-service professional organization representing the nation's 2.6 million Registered Nurses.

American Occupational Therapy Association

Advances the quality, availability, use, and support of occupational therapy through advocacy, education, and research.

American Organization of Nurse Executives

A national organization of nearly 4,000 nurses who design, facilitate, and manage care.

American Physical Therapy Association

Working to foster advancements in physical therapy practice, research, and education.

American Psychiatric Association

Working to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental disorder.

American Psychiatric Nurses Association

Professional organization which represents the specialty practice of psychiatric-mental health nursing.

American Public Health Association

Bringing together health workers in a unique, multidisciplinary environment of professional exchange.

American Society for Bioethics and Humanities

A professional society of individuals interested in bioethics and humanities.

American Society of Law, Medicine and Ethics

The best educational information at the intersection of law, medicine, & ethics.

Applied Research Ethics National Association

Organization for professionals concerned with issues relating to the protection of human subjects.

Association for Practical and Professional Ethics

Encouraging interdisciplinary scholarship and teaching of high quality in practical and professional ethics.

Association of American Indian Physicians

Pursuing excellence in Native American health care by promoting education in the medical disciplines.

Association of American Medical Colleges

Working for reform in medical education.

California Association of Nurse Practitioners

Representing all nurse practitioners in California in all specialty areas.

California Nurses Association

Fostering high standards of Nursing Practice.

Gay and Lesbian Medical Association

Existing to make the health care environment a place of empathy, justice, and equity.

Health Insurance Association of America

Protecting consumers from the financial risks of illness and injury by providing products and services that embody freedom of choice.

Healthcare Association of New York State

Serving as the key advocate for more than 550 non-profit and public hospitals.

Healthcare Financial Management Association

The nation's leading personal membership organization for healthcare financial management professionals.

HMO Group

The definitive guide to health resources on the internet.

International Association of Bioethics

Linking all those working in bioethics and encouraging the discussion of cross-cultural aspects in the field.

Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations

Improving the safety and quality of care provided to the public through the provision of health care accreditation.

Medical Group Management Association

The nation's principal voice for medical group practice.

National Association for Home Care

Committed to representing the interests of the home care and hospice community.

National Association of County and City Health Officials

Providing valuable education, information, and research that reflects changes in health care and public health.

National Association of Health Data Organizations

A not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to strengthening the nation's health information system.

National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare

Serving the education, advocacy and networking needs of community providers of mental health treatment services.

National League for Nursing

Preparing the nursing workforce to meet the needs of diverse populations in an ever-changing healthcare environment.

National Medical Association

Representing African American physicians and health professionals in the United States.

National Organization of State Mental Health Program Directors

Reflects and advocates for the interests of State Mental Health Authorities and their directors at the national level.

National Rural Health Association

A national membership organization whose mission is to improve the health and healthcare of rural Americans.

NursingCenter.com

Medical and nursing supplies catalog.

Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America, Inc.

Organized in 1980 to foster the development and application of the science of health care epidemiology.

Research Centers and Think Tanks

American Council on Science and Health

A consumer education consortium concerned with issues related to food, nutrition, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, lifestyle, the environment and health.

American Health Foundation

A national resource for innovative approaches to nutritional and environmental health promotion programs.

Annie E. Casey Foundation

Dedicated to helping build better futures for disadvantaged children in the United States.

Benton Foundation

Seeks to articulate a public interest vision for the digital age and to demonstrate the value of communications for solving social problems.

Brookings Institution

An independent analyst and critic, committed to publishing its findings for the information of the public.

C. Everett Koop Institute

Working to enhance our understanding of mental and physical health.

Carter Center

Seeking to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.

Center For Bioethics

A leader in bioethics research and its deployment.

Center for Health Care Strategies, Inc.

Promotes high quality health care services for low-income populations.

Center for Health Improvement

Focusing on prevention and policy.

Center For Medical Ethics and Mediation

Dedicated to providing quality training, research, consultations and mediations for healthcare professionals.

Center for Medicine in the Public Interest

see also http://www.drugwonks.com/�a drug policy web log

Center for Science in the Public Interest

A strong advocate for nutrition and health, food safety, alcohol policy, and sound science.

Center for the Advancement of Health

Promotes research based on a view of health that includes environment and education.

Center for the Future of Children (David and Lucile Packard Foundation)

Promoting effective policies and programs for children.

Centre for International Child Health

Working to promote the health, nutrition and welfare of children and their families in less developed countries.

Commonwealth Fund

Supports independent research on health and social issues and makes grants to improve health care practice and policy.

Drug Policy Alliance

Working to broaden the public debate on drug policy and to promote realistic alternatives to the war on drugs.

Electronic Privacy Information Center: Medical Record Privacy

Promoting the importance of a patient's right to privacy.

Foundation for Better Health Care

A non-profit educational organization providing programs for healthcare professionals.

Healthcare Leadership Council

Committed to advancing a market-based health care system that values innovation.

Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

An independent philanthropy focusing on the major health care issues facing the nation.

Institute for African American Health

Addressing the basic health issues affecting the African American Community, as well as all other Americans.

International Association for the Study of Pain

The largest multidisciplinary international association in the field of pain.

Jacobs Institute of Women's Health

Working with health care professionals, researchers, and policy makers to improve health care for women.

Kennedy Institute of Ethics at Georgetown University

A teaching and research center offering ethical perspectives on major policy issues.

Markkula Center for Applied Ethics

Offers articles, cases, briefings, and dialogue in all fields of applied ethics.

Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.

High-quality, objective research to support decisions about our nation's most pressing social policy problems.

Moving Ideas: The Policy Action Network

Dedicated to explaining and popularizing complex policy ideas to a broader audience.

New York Academy of Medicine

Committed to enhancing the health of the public, with a particular emphasis on disadvantaged populations.

Pacific Research Institute for Public Policy

Supporting policies that promote educational and economic opportunities for everyone.

Picker Institute

Understanding how things look through the patient's eyes.

Project on Death in America (Soros Foundations)

Working to understand and transform the culture and experience of dying.

Public Citizen Health Research Group

Promoting research-based, system-wide changes in health care policy.

RAND Corporation

Working to help improve policy and decisionmaking through research and analysis.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Devoted to improving the health and health care of all Americans.

Soros Foundations Network

The numerous nonprofit foundations created by the philanthropist George Soros linked together in an informal network.

The Hastings Center for Bioethics

Exploring fundamental ethical questions in health care, biotechnology, and the environment.

Urban Institute

A non-partisan economic and social policy research organization.

Wisconsin Institute for Public Health and Health Policy Research

Serving as a focal point for applied public health and health policy.