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• ALPHA - Alaska Public Health Association

  http://www.alaskapublichealth.org/
  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.

• American Association of Poison Control Centers

  http://www.aapcc.org/
  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.

• American College of Preventive Medicine

  http://www.acpm.org/
  Professional society of US physicians focused on disease prevention and health promotion. Provides information about continuing education and about medical and public policy issues.

• American Council on Science and Health

  http://www.acsh.org/
  Consumer education consortium concerned with issues related to food, nutrition, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, lifestyle, the environment and health.

• American Heart Association

  http://www.heart.org/
  The Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

• American Public Health Association

  http://www.apha.org/
  Professional association dedicated to improving the public's health through education and advocacy.

• American Public Human Services Association

  http://www.aphsa.org/
  Non profit organisation developing and promoting policies for the elderly and the economically disadvantaged. Includes details of publications and conferences, plus a staff directory.

• APHL - Association of Public Health Laboratories

  http://www.aphl.org/
  The Association plans, coordinates, and integrates the global expertise of their members to help promote improvement in public health laboratory practice worldwide.

• Arizona Public Health Association

  http://www.azpha.org/
  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.

• Association of Local Public Health Agencies

  http://www.alphaweb.org/
  (alPHa) A non-profit association representing public health units in Ontario, Canada. Includes publications, conferences, public health units, projects and programs and partners.

• Association of State and Territorial Health Officials

  http://www.astho.org/
  ASTHO - Non-profit public health organization that represents the leaders of State and Territorial health agencies.

• Benton Franklin Health Department

  http://www.bfhd.wa.gov/
  Public health protection, prevention, promotion, information services for Benton and Franklin counties, in southeast Washington state.

• Boston Public Health Commission

  http://www.bphc.org/
  An independent public agency comprised of a variety of preventive health services.

• Bureau of Primary Health Care

  http://www.bphc.hrsa.gov/
  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.

• Cabarrus Health Alliance, Cabarrus County Public Health

  http://www.cabarrushealth.org/
  Providing information of the numerous services of the Public Health Authority of Cabarrus County, Kannapolis, North Carolina.

• California Public Health Association - North

  http://www.cphan.org/
  An affiliate of the American Public Health Association and works to improve the Public's Health in the State of California.

• Center For Health Administration Studies - CHAS

  http://www.ssa.uchicago.edu/chas/
  Conducts interdisciplinary studies of local, national, and international health services delivery. Affiliate of the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration.

• Central Michigan District Health Department

  http://www.cmdhd.org/
  Serving Arenac, Clare, Gladwin, Isabella, Osceola and Roscommon counties.

• Consumer Product Safety Commission

  http://www.cpsc.gov/
  Independent US regulatory agency that helps keep American families safe by reducing the risk of injury or death from consumer products. Listed are a variety of topics, including recalls, guidelines and information for consumers and producers.

• CPHA - Colorado Public Health Association

  http://www.coloradopublichealth.org/
  An Association of professionals working together to assure healthy people and healthy places in Colorado.

• European Observatory on Health Care Systems

  http://www.euro.who.int/observatory
  Promotes health policy-making through analysis of the dynamics of health care systems in Europe, in partnership with WHO.

• Food and Drug Administration

  http://www.fda.gov/
  The Consumer Protection Agency of the U.S. Government which monitors medical devices, foods, drugs, biologics, veterinary medicine, and toxicological research.

• Georgia Public Health Association

  http://www.gapha.org/
  A non-profit corporation organized for the purpose of promoting the public and personal health of the citizens of Georgia.

• Health Education Advocate

  http://healtheducationadvocate.org/
  Dedicated to advocating for public health education and health promotion legislation.

• Henry and Stark County Health Departments

  http://www.henrystarkhealth.com/
  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.

• Illinois Public Health Association

  http://www.ipha.com/
  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.

• Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs

  http://www.jhuccp.org/
  Strategic, research-based communication for behavior change and health promotion that has helped transform the theory and practice of public health.

• Kentucky Cabinet for Health Services

  http://chfs.ky.gov/
  The state government agency that administers programs to promote the mental and physical health of Kentuckians.

• LA County Public Health Programs and Services

  http://www.lapublichealth.org/
  Protects health, prevents disease, and promotes health and well-being for all persons in Los Angeles County.

• Louisiana Public Health Association

  http://www.lpha.org/
  (LPHA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote health in the State of Louisiana.

• Management Sciences for Health (MSH)

  http://www.msh.org/
  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.

• Medecins Sans Frontieres / Doctors without Borders

  http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/
  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.

• Michigan Public Health Institute

  http://www.mphi.org/
  Promoting positive health conditions in populations and communities through research, education and application of scientific health practices.

• National Association of County and City Health Officials - NACCHO

  http://www.naccho.org/
  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.

• NC Division of Public Health

  http://www.ncpublichealth.com/
  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.

• Public Health - Seattle and King County

  http://www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health.aspx
  A portal website featuring generally applicable fact sheets on a wide range of public health topics, local public health topics and services.

• Public Health Association of Australia

  http://www.phaa.net.au/
  Encourages research and promotes knowledge relating to the problems, needs and development of public health, as well as ensuring communication between organizations, the government, and workers. Includes details of policies and conferences.

• Public Health Division, Health Department of WA

  http://www.public.health.wa.gov.au/
  Resources on publications, child health and development and services offered to protect, promote, and restore people's health. (Western Australia)

• Public Health Foundation (PHF)

  http://www.phf.org/
  Located in Washington, D.C. and dedicated to achieving healthy communities through research, training, and technical assistance, with details of projects and resources.

• Public Health Institute

  http://www.phi.org/
  Promotes health, well being, and quality of life through research, training, and community building.

• Public Safety Executive Association, Inc.

  http://www.psea.com/
  Job database for public safety professionals.

• Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

  http://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/
  Public health programs and services. (Ontario)

• Snell Memorial Foundation

  http://www.smf.org/
  Not for profit organization dedicated to research, education, testing, and development of helmet safety standards.

• Southern California Public Health Association

  http://scpha.org/
  Providing public health leadership by working to maintain and enhance health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and health protection efforts in California.

• Tetrahedron, Inc.

  http://www.tetrahedron.org/
  A corporation, educating people around the world on public health matters that concern all humanity.

• The American Restroom Association

  http://americanrestroom.org/
  Non-profit organization focusing on issues related to restroom design, availability, health impact, and municipal friendliness rating.

• The Hospital Infection Society

  http://www.his.org.uk/
  Exists to foster the scientific interests of hospital doctors who are interested in nosocomial or hospital acquired infections.

• Trust for America's Health

  http://healthyamericans.org/
  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.

• Virginia Department of Health Professions

  http://www.dhp.virginia.gov/
  Commonwealth of Virginia Health Regulatory Boards' information, newsletters, and regulations.

• World Health Organization - WHO/OMS

  http://www.who.int/en/
  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.

• World Toilet Organization

  http://www.worldtoilet.org/
  Includes news and event information, articles of interest, forum, design advisories, with highlights on maintenance and health issues.

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