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Center For Health Administration Studies - CHAS
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Conducts interdisciplinary studies of local, national, and international health services delivery. Affiliate of the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration.
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Center for Health and the Global Environment
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The Center's mission is to understand the human health consequences of global environmental change, and to promote a wider understanding of these consequences among physicians, scientists, policy-makers, the media, and the general public.
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American Public Health Association
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Professional association dedicated to improving the public's health through education and advocacy.
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American Council on Science and Health
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Consumer education consortium concerned with issues related to food, nutrition, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, lifestyle, the environment and health.
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Association of State and Territorial Health Officials
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ASTHO - Non-profit public health organization that represents the leaders of State and Territorial health agencies.
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National Association of County and City Health Officials - NACCHO
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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.
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National Association of Local Boards of Health - NALBOH
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Represents the interests of local health boards and assists them to assure the health of the community.
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American Association of Poison Control Centers
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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.
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LA County Public Health Programs and Services
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Protects health, prevents disease, and promotes health and well-being for all persons in Los Angeles County.
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The Hospital Infection Society
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Exists to foster the scientific interests of hospital doctors who are interested in nosocomial or hospital acquired infections.
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Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
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A private, nonprofit international organization working in public health areas to strengthen health care management and improve access to critical health care services worldwide, including maternal/child health and family planning.
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Simcoe County Health Unit
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Public health programs and services. (Ontario)
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Food and Drug Administration
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The Consumer Protection Agency of the U.S. Government which monitors medical devices, foods, drugs, biologics, veterinary medicine, and toxicological research.
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Public Health Foundation
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(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.
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American Public Human Services Association
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Dedicated to develop, promote, and implement public human service policies that improve the health and well-being of families, children, and adults.
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California Public Health Association - North
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An affiliate of the American Public Health Association and works to improve the Public's Health in the State of California.
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Community and Public Health Administration
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Works to assure that Core Public Health Functions and Essential Public Health Services are provided to everyone in Maryland.
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Department of Public Health and Environment -Colorado
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Regulates public health and environmental protection services for the entire state.
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Cabarrus Health Alliance, Cabarrus County Public Health
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Providing information of the numerous services of the Public Health Authority of Cabarrus County, Kannapolis, North Carolina.
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Public Health - Seattle and King County
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A comprehensive portal website featuring generally applicable fact sheets on a wide range of public health topics, local public health topics and services.
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APHL - Association of Public Health Laboratories
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The Association plans, coordinates, and integrates the global expertise of their members to help promote improvement in public health laboratory practice worldwide.
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HAZnet
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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.
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Bureau of Primary Health Care
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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.
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Washington Health Foundation
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Committed to increasing access, improving quality and building healthier communities for the people of Washington state.
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ALPHA - Alaska Public Health Association
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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.
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Arizona Public Health Association
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The mission of the Association is to assist in the protection and promotion of personal and environmental health. Publications and information on public health programs available.
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Southern California Public Health Association
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Providing public health leadership by working to maintain and enhance health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and health protection efforts in California.
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Illinois Public Health Association
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Working with other allied organizations and groups to improve the health status of Illinois residents, the quality of the environment, accessibility to basic health services and the capabilities of the public health system.
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New Jersey Public Health Planning Association
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The Association promotes the development of health services and systems of community needs to assure access to healthcare, and exchange health statistics information.
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Michigan Public Health Institute
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Promoting positive health conditions in populations and communities through research, education and application of scientific health practices.
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San Francisco Department of Public Health
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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.
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Public Health Practice Program Office
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Focusing on the public health workforce, organizational effectiveness, scientific capacity of public health laboratories, systems that manage public health information at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Public Safety Executive Association, Inc.
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Job database for public safety professionals.
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Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs
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Strategic, research-based communication for behavior change and health promotion that has helped transform the theory and practice of public health.
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Tetrahedron, Inc.
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A corporation, educating people around the world on public health matters that concern all humanity.
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Association for the Promotion of Comprehensive Family Health
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Provides clinical and social action services that support the goal of comprehensive family health. (Port-au-Prince, Haiti)
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Office of Public Health and Science
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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.
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Louisiana Public Health Association
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(LPHA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote health in the State of Louisiana.
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Benton Franklin Health Department
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Public health protection, prevention, promotion, information services for Benton and Franklin counties, in southeast Washington state.
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Snell Memorial Foundation
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Not for profit organization dedicated to research, education, testing, and development of helmet safety standards.
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American Heart Association
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The Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
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Central Michigan District Health Department
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Serving Arenac, Clare, Gladwin, Isabella, Osceola and Roscommon counties.
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Henry and Stark County Health Departments
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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.
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Public Health Institute
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Promotes health, well being, and quality of life through research, training, and community building.
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Sleep Products Safety Council
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A non-profit service organization that provides consumer safety information, supports research and promotes activities aimed at reducing hazards associated with sleep products.
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Association of Local Public Health Agencies
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(alPHa) A non-profit association representing public health units in Ontario, Canada. Includes publications, conferences, public health units, projects and programs and partners.
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Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health
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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.
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Sound Partners for Community Health
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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]
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Doctors Without Borders
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Doctors and nurses volunteer to provide urgent medical care in countries to victims of war and disaster regardless of race, religion, or politics. Provides news, exhibits, publications and speeches and volunteering information. The 'Field News' has information of interest to world health events.
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The American Lung Association of Nebraska
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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.
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World Toilet Organization
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Includes news and event information, articles of interest, forum, design advisories, with highlights on maintenance and health issues.
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Boston Public Health Commission
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An independent public agency comprised of a variety of preventive health services.
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European Observatory on Health Care Systems
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Promotes health policy-making through analysis of the dynamics of health care systems in Europe, in partnership with WHO.
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West Bengal Voluntary Health Association
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WBVHA is a Calcutta(India) based NGO working for the promotion of health awareness and offering health services through branches in West Bengal.
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Health Education Advocate
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Dedicated to advocating for public health education and health promotion legislation.
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Health and Human Development Programs
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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.
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Trust for America's Health
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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.
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American College of Preventive Medicine
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Professional society of US physicians focused on disease prevention and health promotion. Provides information about continuing education and about medical and public policy issues.
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Canadian Consortium for Health Promotion Research
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Enhances health promotion in Canada by linking research, capacity development and information dissemination.
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Missouri Citizens' Coalition for Freedom in Health Care
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A grassroots organization dedicated to protecting Missouri rights to Freedom in Health Care through informed and educated Choices.
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The Massachusetts Department of Public Health
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Resources on community health programs, provider information and useful publications.
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CPHA - Colorado Public Health Association
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An Association of professionals working together to assure healthy people and healthy places in Colorado.
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Georgia Public Health Association
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A non-profit corporation organized for the purpose of promoting the public and personal health of the citizens of Georgia.
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Kentucky Cabinet for Health Services
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The state government agency that administers programs to promote the mental and physical health of Kentuckians.
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NC Division of Public Health
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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.
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Public Health Division, Health Department of WA
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Resources on publications, child health and development and services offered to protect, promote, and restore people's health. (Western Australia)
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World Health Organization - WHO/OMS
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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.
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Georgia Division of Public Health
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The central source for public health information in Georgia, with statistics, reports, local services, news, and related topics.
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Virginia Department of Health Professions
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Commonwealth of Virginia Health Regulatory Boards' information, newsletters, and regulations.
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American Association of Poison Control Centers
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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.
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Doctors Without Borders
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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.
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American Public Health Association
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A site dedicated to improving the public's health through education and advocacy.
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Snell Memorial Foundation
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Not-for-profit organization dedicated to research, education, testing and development of helmet safety standards
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American Council on Science and Health
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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.
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Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
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A private, nonprofit international organization working in public health areas to improve management and access to critical health care services
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National Association of Local Boards of Health
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NALBOH represents the interests of local health boards and assists them to assure the health of the community.
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Public Health Practice Program Office (PHPPO)
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Strengthens community practice of public health by creating an effective workforce, building information networks, conducting practice research, and ensuring laboratory quality.
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Food and Drug Administration
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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.
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Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
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Regulates environmental health and safety and compiles vital statistics (birth, death, and health) for the state of Colorado.
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Public Health - Seattle and King County
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Features fact sheets on a wide range of local public health news, topics, services and warnings.
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Washington Health Foundation
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Committed to increasing access, improving quality and building healthier communities for the people of Washington state.
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Southern California Public Health Association
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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.
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Snell Memorial Foundation
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Not for profit organization dedicated to research, education, testing, and development of helmet safety standards.
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Illinois Public Health Association
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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.
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Virginia Department of Health Professions
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Health Regulatory Boards' information, newsletters, and Regulations.
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Virginia Department of Health Professions
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Commonwealth of Virginia Health Regulatory Boards' information, newsletters, and regulations.
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Arizona Public Health Association
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Advocate for legislation at the state and national level.
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Georgia Division of Public Health
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The central source for public health information, with statistics, reports, local services, and news.
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Boston Public Health Commission
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An independent public agency comprised of a variety of preventive health services.
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Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
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Provides information about child support, foster care, adoption, child abuse, and state-funded medical programs.
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Vital Records Information for Kentucky
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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.
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Public Safety Executive Association
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An Internet membership job database organization helping public safety professionals with their career goals.
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Simcoe County District Health Unit
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Offers county-wide coordinated public health, education and prevention services and information.
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Public Health Division, Health Department of WA
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From Back Care to Waste Management this site covers a very wide range of information.
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Doctors Without Borders
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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.
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The Center For Health Administration Studies (CHAS)
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Conducts interdisciplinary studies of local, national, and international health services delivery. Evaluates medical care delivery, social services, and public health.
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Center for Health and the Global Environment
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Founded in 1996 to address the gap of environmental education at medical schools and to investigate and promote awareness of the human health consequences of global environmental change.
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