- World Health News - http://www.worldhealthnews.harvard.edu/
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.
- AVMA Public Health Index - http://www.avma.org/pubhlth/default.asp
Publications and links from the American Veterinary Medical Association on "Mad Cow Disease", psittacosis, rabies and other human/animal interaction topics.
- HC Information Resources Inc. - http://www.hcinfo.com
Electronic publications on Legionella control, Legionnaires' disease, news, free articles, books and reports.
- NSW Health - Public Health Bulletin - http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/public-health/phb/phb.html
Bulletins on public health issues are published in full-text in Acrobat .PDF format (Acrobat viewer is required). Back issues available. (Australia)
- Manual of Naval Preventive Medicine - http://www.vnh.org/PreventiveMedicine/PreventiveMedicine.html
A manual of naval preventive medicine concerning food sanitation, water sanitation, pest control and other public health concerns. (NAVIVIED P-5010)
- County Health - http://countyhealth.tripod.com/
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]
- CyberSpace: Online Information about Quality and Safety in Health Care - http://qhc.bmjjournals.com/misc/echoice2.shtml
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.
- Gryphon Productions Ltd - http://www.gryphonproductions.com
Documentary video and film productions on a variety of subjects, including aboriginal communities, organizations, government, schools and hospitals.
- Institute for Healthcare Improvement - http://www.ihi.org/
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.
- National Association for Healthcare Quality - http://www.nahq.org/
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.
- Thomson Micromedex - http://www.micromedex.com/
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.
- Keenan Group - http://www.keenangroupinc.com/
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.
- IDS - International - http://www.ids-international.info/
Provides healthcare information through doctors' waiting rooms and pharmacies. Services include independent market research and development of patient education materials.
- Epi Info - http://www.cdc.gov/epiinfo/index.htm
A series of microcomputer programs for word processing, data management and epidemiologic analysis, designed for public health professionals.
- Positive Populations - http://positivepopulations.org
Positive Populations is known for its coverage of Correctional and Public Health issues. The website features a fully searchable newsletter archive and forum.
- Healthlink Worldwide - http://www.healthlink.org.uk/
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.
- HealthierUS.Gov - http://www.healthierus.gov/
Provides credible, accurate information to help Americans choose to live healthier lives.
- Just Ask Our Doctors - http://www.justaskourdoctors.com/
Medical reference and referral web site; resources include medical statistics, medical malpractice facts, descriptions of medical conditions, and links to additional healthcare sites.
- PoisonProducts.org - http://www.poisonproducts.org/
Health safety news covering the chemicals found in consumer products and personal care products; all content posted on this site is commentary or opinion and intended for educational purposes.
- Johns Hopkins Public Health News Center - http://www.jhsph.edu/PublicHealthNews/index.html
Features news releases and other information from the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health; site includes links to current public health news information from a variety of sources.
- Health Education Research - http://her.oxfordjournals.org/
Deals with all the vital issues involved in health education and promotion worldwide.
- NISPH Network - http://www.nisph.net
Provides network news, evaluation reports, lessons learned, and the best practices in the region achieved by OSI Public Health programs. The database also incorporates relevant publications and other experience in global public health.
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