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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) - http://www.ahrq.gov
Formerly the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR). Includes practical health care information, research findings and data. |
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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. |
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Indian Health Service Internet - http://www.ihs.gov/
Responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska natives. |
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - http://www.samhsa.gov/
SAMHSA works to improve the quality and availability of substance abuse prevention, addiction treatment, and mental health services. Includes links to support groups, information resources, events and articles. |
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Healthy People 2010 Initiative - http://www.health.gov/healthypeople/
The national prevention initiative that identifies opportunities to improve the health of all Americans in the next decade. |
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Surgeon General - http://www.surgeongeneral.gov
Virtual Office of the Surgeon General of the United States, the nation's leading spokesman on matters of public health. |
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National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC) - http://www.guideline.gov/
A public resource for evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. |
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U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) - Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance - http://www.dot.gov/ost/dapc/
Office set up to develop policy, provide guidance and offer consultation on drug and alcohol issues within the transportation industry to the Secretary, DOT's Operating Administrations, the transportation industry, and other Federal Executive Agencies. |
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NCI's CancerNet Cancer Information - http://cancer.gov/cancerinformation
A connection to a wide range of accurate, credible cancer information from the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Information reviewed regularly by oncology experts and based on the latest research. Has areas and features for patients, health professionals, and basic researchers. |
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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. |