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The Journal of Traditional Eastern Health and Fitness
http://qi-journal.com/index.asp

Contains information about traditional Chinese Medicine, Taijiquan and internal arts, Qigong and Meditation, Chinese Culture, Chinese Philosophy, and Feng Shui. Provides links to articles from major new sources such as CBS and BBC.

National Association for Health and Fitness
http://www.physicalfitness.org/

"A non-profit organization that exists to improve the quality of life for individuals in the United States through the promotion of physical fitness, sports and healthy lifestyles and by the fostering and supporting of Governor’s and State Councils on physical fitness and sports in every state and U.S. territory." Website includes information on programs, newsletters, a directory of state councils, and an Internet resources list.

MagPortal.com: Magazine Articles on Health
http://www.MagPortal.com/c/health/

A searchable, browsable directory of magazine articles related to health topics that are available online. Topics covered include: Diet & Nutrition; Exercise & Fitness; Illness, Injury & Treatments. Updated every few days.

Family Health International (FHI)
http://www.fhi.org/fhi1.html

"FHI is a not-for profit organization committed to helping women and men have access to safe, effective, acceptable and affordable family planning methods; preventing the spread of AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs); and improving the health of women and children." The information on this site is available in English, French, Spanish, and Russian.

National Environmental Health Association
http://www.neha.org/

A professional membership association whose mission is "to advance the environmental health and protection professional for the purpose of providing a healthful environment for all." The web site offers information resources on various environmental health issues, and the associations' research activities.

Better Bone Health
http://www.betterbonehealth.com/

Health care information for patients with bone diseases, particularly bone metastases and multiple myeloma. Includes disease information, symptoms, treatment information, and links to other resources.

CDC Travelers' Health
http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel

This page links the user to the Center for Disease Control's International Travelers' Health Information sheets for the different areas of the world. Also included is information about contagious diseases, vaccinations, safe food and water, travelling with children, and special needs travelers.

National Institutes of Health
http://www.nih.gov/

"The NIH mission is to uncover new knowledge that will lead to better health for everyone. NIH works toward that mission by: conducting research in its own laboratories; supporting the research of non-Federal scientists in universities, medical schools, hospitals, and research institutions throughout the country and abroad; helping in the training of research investigators; and fostering communication of biomedical information." This site contains health information resources for the general public and for the workplace, news and events, and funding information.

The National Women's Health Information Center
http://www.womenshealth.gov/

"The NWHIC provides a gateway to the vast array of Federal and other women¹s health information resources. Our site on the World Wide Web can help you link to, read, and download a wide variety of women's health-related material developed by the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Defense, other Federal agencies, and private sector resources... Our site includes a reference library, frequently asked questions about women's health, Selected Health Information (including Women of Color, health professionals and Spanish speakers), news stories and a searchable database of resources."

Health on the Net Foundation
http://www.hon.ch/HomePage/Home-Page.html

"An international initiative, Health On the Net Foundation (HON) is a non-profit organisation, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The Foundation is dedicated to realising the benefits of the Internet and related technologies in the fields of medicine and healthcare. The purpose of the Foundation is to advance the development and application of new information technologies, notably in the fields of health and medicine." The site contains a library, media gallery, lists of future and past health conferences and events, and links to support communities in the health field. The site is available in English or French.

The American Social Health Association
http://www.ashastd.org/

"ASHA is America's authority on sexually transmitted disease (STD) education and patient advocacy. Our mission is to stop sexually transmitted diseases (STD) and their harmful consequences to individuals,families and communities." Their website contains "Headlines," "Hotlines," links to various ASHA programs and campaigns,and even a "Sexual Health Glossary."

Men's Health
http://www.menshealth.com/cda/homepage.do

Men's Health contains "tons of useful stuff" for men, from sex and health info to dating tips to diet and workout regimes.

Women's Health Weekly
http://www.newsrx.com/pub/WW/Womens-Health-Weekly.html

BMC Women's Health
http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/

"Publishes original research articles in all aspects of the prevention, diagnosis and management of gynaecological, fertility, and breast disorders, as well as related molecular genetics, pathophysiology, and epidemiology."

Health Information for Teens
http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/kids/html/7teens.htm

This is a collection of articles from FDA Consumer magazine: "FDA Consumer magazine periodically runs articles with important health information for teenagers, ranging from nutrition and sun safety to eating disorders and preventing sexually transmitted diseases."

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Statistics
http://www.drugabusestatistics.samhsa.gov/

Resource where a user can search for substance abuse and mental health statistics by topic, trends, or services that are available. National and state-level data is available.

World Health Organization Injuries and Violence Prevention
http://www.who.int/violence_injury_prevention/en/

From the WHO Injuries webpage: "The WHO Department of Injuries and Violence Prevention acts as a facilitating authority for international science-based efforts to promote safety and prevent violence and unintentional injuries and mitigate their consequences as major threats to public health and human development."

Pride Institute: LGBT Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Care
http://www.pride-institute.com/

Pride Institute is a "safe space" and treatment center for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning people who are struggling with depression, psychological issues, or addiction to alcohol, crystal meth, cocaine, heroin or other illegal drugs. Site includes addiction support information and resources for clients as well as family, friends, and caregivers.

Children's Environmental Health Network
http://www.cehn.org/index.html

"The Children's Environmental Health Network is a national multi-disciplinary organization whose mission is to protect the fetus and the child from environmental health hazards and promote a healthy environment." Contains an online resource guide for Children's Environmental Health.

Mental Health Issues for Kids and Teens
http://www.ncpamd.com/Kids_Pages.htm

This looks like it's just for kids, but take a closer look and find the teen resources. You'll find articles on depression, ADHD, dealing with bullies and disabilities.

The History of Women and Science, Health, and Technology: a Bibliographic Guide to the Professions and the Disciplines
http://womenst.library.wisc.edu/bibliogs/hws/hws.htm

Offers extensive bibliographies about women in science, including bibliographies of biographies, scientific views of women, feminist critiques of science, and works on women in every scientific discipline. Other topics include women's health, the history of home economics, and the impact of technology on women. Searchable.

Intute: Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health
http://www.intute.ac.uk/healthandlifesciences/nursing/

"NMAP (Nursing, Midwifery and Allied health Professions) is a gateway to evaluated, quality Internet resources, aimed at students, researchers, academics and practitioners in the health and medical sciences."

Friends' Health Connection
http://www.48friend.org/index.php

"The Friends' Health Connection (FHC) is a non-profit organization that connects people who are currently experiencing or who have overcome the same disease, illness, handicap or injury in order to communicate for mutual support." This website contains information on FHC, information on how to become a member and links to related sites.

Public Health & Prevention
http://www.medscape.com/publichealth

This Mescape site features "Resources Centers" on numerous topics including: addiction, depression, geriatrics, hepatitis C, sports medicine, etc. Other resources here include continuing medical education, conference coverage, patient education, library of free journals, and discussion boards.

Mental Health Services Locator
http://www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/cornerstone/Keyword2.asp

Do you feel that you could use professional help, but you don't know where to look? You can use this resource to find Mental Health help in your area. These resources are recommended by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Look for the 'Mental Health Services Locator.'

Girl Health: Created by Young Women for Young Women
http://www.girlhealth.org/

"Our goal in sharing our experiences on this web site is to teach other young women to survive, to take pride, and to love themselves from the inside out." This site addresses many tough issues that young women face, including abuse, relationships, depression, and young motherhood.

New Mexico Department of Health
http://www.health.state.nm.us/

The NMDH website provides information to vital records, department websites and resources, health fact sheets, department news, healthy living, and licensing and certificates in the state of New Mexico.

The National Health Policy Forum (NHPF)
http://www.nhpf.org/

From the NHPF homepage: The National Health Policy Forum is a participant-driven, nonpartisan information exchange program that works to foster more informed government decision making.

Consumer Health Resources on the Internet
http://library.uchc.edu/departm/hnet/inters.html

This page is a publication of the University of Connecticut Health Center and includes links to a variety of consumer health information topics including: Directories and Meta Indexes; Full-text Publications; Medical Journals; News Services; Disease, Medical Conditions, General Health; Environmental Health, Quackery and Health Fraud, as well as resources specific to Connecticut.

EMF Health Report
http://infoventures.com/emf/hrpt/

An online periodical devoted to covering research on the effects of Electomagnetic Fields (EMF). Has keyword search capability.

American Association of Health Plans
http://www.aahp.org/

"The nation's principal association of health plans, representing more than 1,000 plans that provide coverage for approximately 150 million Americans nationwide. Member plans include health maintenance organizations (HMOs), preferred provider organizations (PPOs), other similar health plans and utilization review organizations (UROs)."

National Institute of Mental Health
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/

"The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the largest scientific organization in the world dedicated to research focused on the understanding, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders and the promotion of mental health." Site includes a Health & Outreach section featuring mental health topics, publications, and statistics. Also features a Science News feed and information about research funding.

International Digest of Health Legislation
http://www3.who.int/idhl-rils/frame.cfm?language=english

"The International Digest of Health Legislation contains a selection of national and international health legislation. Texts of legislation are summarized in English or mentioned by their title. Where possible, links are provided to other websites that contain full texts of the legislation in question. Official publications and other documents forwarded by Member States in fulfilment of Article 63 of the Constitution of the World Health Organization constitute the principal source of material for the Digest."

Student Journal of Health Sciences
http://www.ep.liu.se/ej/sjhs/

"All students at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Linkoeping University, Sweden, which is internationally well-known fo r its inter-professional training and problem-based learning, are now writing scientific papers in the field of health sciences as part of the examination. Together with the Student Union the Faculty supports this electronic journal in which abstracts sum marising student papers are published. Published articles are all approved for publishing by the multi-professional scientific advisory board of the journal. The content of the journal covers a broad field within the health sciences. Student in medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, biomedical laboratory research, biomedicine, social caring and public health etc. may all contribute with abstracts. Journal available electronically as: HTML; Word 5.1 (Macintosh); Word 6.0 (Macintosh and Windows); RTF (Macintosh and Windows)."

Men's Health Network
http://www.menshealthnetwork.org/

"The Men's Health Network (MHN) is a non-profit educational organization made up of physicians, researchers, public health workers, individuals and other health professionals." Site includes goals and initiatives of the organization as well as contanct information, a reference library, and informational links.

Public Health Image Library
http://phil.cdc.gov/phil/default.asp

This site is a searchable collection of public health related images created by the CDC.

Lesbian Health - Womenshealth.gov
http://womenshealth.gov/faq/lesbian-health.cfm

Answers to frequently asked medical questions and key health information for lesbians and bisexual women, produced by the National Women's Health Information Center of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Colposcopy Unit Sunnybrook Health Science Centre
http://www.sunnybrook.ca/content/?page=Focus_PG_Gyn_ColCl_Ed

An informational site that describes the procedures of colposcopy ("a means of viewing your cervix, vagina and/or vulva with a microscope") and pap tests. It explains how they are done and what abnormal results might mean.

Feminist Women's Health Center
http://www.fwhc.org/

Explore health issues specific to women and read personal stories and poetry.

Teen Health and the Media
http://depts.washington.edu/thmedia/

This site focuses on the impact that the media has on teen health issues including alcohol, tobacco, sexuality, violence, and body image. It includes facts and statistics on advertising and marketing aimed at teenagers.

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
http://www.aahperd.org/

"For more than 100 years, the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (AAHPERD) has promoted quality education programs to improve Americans' total health and fitness. Specifically, AAHPERD, through its six national and six district associations along with the Research Consortium, promotes and supports creative and health-enhancing lifestyles to ensure quality programs in health, physical education, recreation, dance, and sport, and to provide members with professional development opportunities to enhance their knowledge, skills, and professional practices." Find out about AAHPERD programs at this site, the national convention, publications and products, or visit web pages for its national associations.

Online Journal of Rural Nursing and Health Care
http://www.rno.org/journal/

This online journal offers the latest in peer-reviewed research and lived experience features for the rural nurse. Experienced columnists present their thoughts and invite comments using the DISCUSSION POINT email feedback system, which allows monitored discussion of the issues presented in the journal.

Managing Your Health: Heartburn
http://www.webmd.com/diseases_and_conditions/heartburn_and_g...

General information about heartburn including symptoms, causes, and treatment. Includes links to support groups and recipes.

Consumer Health Information Service
http://hml.org/CHIS/index.html

This site is subtitled "A Community Service of the Hawaii Medical Library," and includes a great deal of general consumer health information as well as specific information on health resources in Hawaii. Resources available here include links to health topics from "Alcohol" to "Women's Health (General)," prescription drug information, health careers, as well as an "Ask a Librarian" service.

Preteen Health Talk
http://www.pamf.org/preteen/

Learn about changes you may be experiencing with your feelings or your body. This page is written just for kids ages 9 –12. Information on improving communication, understanding friendship, handling bullies, stopping boredom, and even pets is provided.

World Health Organization World Health Organization Search Portal
http://www.who.int/trialsearch/

Allows access to a database that "contains the trial registration data sets provided by Primary Registers." Users can retrieve information of each trial including inclusion and exclusion criteria and outcomes.

International Health Economics Association
http://www.healtheconomics.org/

³iHEA has been formed to increase communication among health economists, foster a higher standard of debate in the application of economics to health and health care systems, and assist young researchers at the start of their careers.² This site provides the associations latest newsletter, conference information, a ³working paper archive,² and an online membership form.

National Center for Health Statistics Data Warehouse
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/datawh.htm

This site provides links to data sources provided by the National Center for Health Statistics. Categories include: tabulated data, tabulated state data, microdata for research, data base searches and queries, and yearly RTF editions of the International Classification of Diseases.

Gay Men's Health Crisis
http://www.gmhc.org/

GMHC provides direct services for care and support of people HIV and AIDS and publishes information in English and Spanish about HIV/AIDS and health. GMHC sponsors the David Geffin Center for HIV Prevention and Health Education as well as the Institute for Gay Men's Health. They advocate at the city, state, and federal levels, for fair and effective HIV and AIDS-related policies.

Your Health Daily
https://www.nytsyn.com/

Provides "timely, in-depth articles on a variety of health news topics, written for general readers and health professionals."

Intute: Health and Life Sciences
http://www.intute.ac.uk/healthandlifesciences/

A web directory "providing access to evaluated, quality internet resources in the health and life sciences, aimed at students, researchers, academics and practitioners."

Teen Health Centre
http://www.teenhealthcentre.com/articles/publish/

This web site includes all kinds of great information to help teens stay healthy inside and out. Topics include health, relationships and a whole lot more.

Spine-health.com
http://www.spine-health.com/

Spine-health.com is an independent, peer-reviewed "spine medicine portal" that seeks to provide clear, non-commercial patient education about back pain and spine medicine. Information featured on the site includes the following topics: causes of back pain, diagnosis, spinal anatomy, "conservative care," spine surgery, and research.

NOAH: New York Online Access to Health
http://www.noah-health.org/

"New York Online Access to Health (NOAH) is a project that brought together the unique assets and experience of four New York partners who have worked together on a variety of projects for 26 years: The City University of New York, The Metropolitan New York Library Council, The New York Academy of Medicine and The New York Public Library. NOAH seeks to provide high quality full-text health information for consumers that is accurate, timely, relevant and unbiased. NOAH currently supports English and Spanish. "

American Public Health Association
http://www.apha.org/

"The American Public Health Association (APHA) is the oldest and largest organization of public health professionals in the world, representing more than 50,000 members from over 50 occupations of public health. The Association and its members have been influencing policies and setting priorities in public health since 1872." This site provides membership information, an APHA publications catalog as well as information and excerpts from some of its publications, recent news releases, and a list of affiliates, caucuses, section and special interest groups. It also includes job openings, information about the international nutritional clearinghouse, links to other public health information sites, fact sheets and issues papers regarding legislative issues, and a link to the World Federation of Public Health Associations.

Hazardous Substances & Public Health
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/HEC/HSPH/hsphhome.html

The purpose of this newsletter is to disseminate information to the public about "exposure and adverse human health effects and diminished quality of life associated with exposure to hazardous substances from waste sites, unplanned releases, and other sources of pollution present in the environment."

Mental Health: The Cornerstone of Health: Autism
http://www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/links/default2.asp?ID=Men...

Look here for many articles on Autism provided by the Department of Human Services

Sexual Health infoCenter
http://www.sexhealth.org/main.shtml

Includes information about safe sex; sexually transmitted diseases (STDs); sexuality and aging; lesbian, bisexual and gay issues; and sexual problems. There is also the opportunity to ask a question about sexual health issues.

Diabetes and Public Health Resource
http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/

Includes Diabetes Statistics, the patient guide Take Charge of Your Diabetes, Frequently Asked Questions about Diabetes, Diabetes Articles from the CDC, the National Diabetes Fact Sheet and Ask about Diabetes.

Health Careers
http://www.mccg.org/healthcareers/healthcareershome.asp

"This guide will assist you in exploring the various health careers and provide links to information so that you can make a more informed decision about your future. This guide is divided into 15 career areas which include 60 specific health occupations. You'll find information about the career, educational programs, professional organizations plusother resources. In addition, there is a section on financial assistance and even a fun quiz.

Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/

Provides information on vital records, health statistics, emergency medical services, environmental and seasonal health, health and medical care programs, provider services, and licenses and certifications in the state of Maryland.

MedlinePlus: Gay, Lesbian and Transgender Health
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/gaylesbianandtransgenderh...

Provides links to information on gay, lesbian and transgender health issues including related links to research, statistics, journal articles, HIV/AIDS, health organizations, clinical trials and sexual stereotypes of children.

American Health Care Association
http://www.ahca.org/

"A federation of 50 state health organizations, together representing nearly 12,000 non-profit and for-profit assisted living, nursing facility, and subacute care providers that care for more than one million elderly and disabled individuals nationally. AHCA represents the long term care community to the nation at large -- to government, business leaders, and the general public. It also serves as a force for change within the long term care field, providing information, education, and administrative tools that enhance quality at every level." Searchable site consists mainly of consumer-related health information.

Academy for Health Services Research and Health Policy
http://www.academyhealth.org/

"The Academy was created to help ensure that research is translated effectively into decisions that improve our nation's health and health care. The Academy is both a national policy center for health affairs and a professional society for more than 3,200 researchers and over 100 affiliated organizations throughout the U.S. and abroad." The site has a database of current research projects, a career center, and information on publications. One section of the site is for members only and requires a password.

American Health Information Management Association
http://www.ahima.org/

"The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) is the dynamic professional association that represents more than 40,000 specially educated health information management professionals who work throughout the healthcare industry. Health information management professionals serve the healthcare industry and the public by managing, analyzing, and utilizing data vital for patient care -- and making it accessible to healthcare providers when it is needed most... AHIMA is also instrumental in developing industry standards, advocating relevant legislation, and providing education in health information." There's information here for professionals about certification, careers and colleges, events, publications, and state associations. The site also has a patient resource center, news clips, and details of their media and speaker services.

Englemed Health News
http://www.englemed.co.uk/

Englemed is an "independent service that brings you a selection of the latest news about health and medicine." It is fully sourced and linked to the source where possible, and selected, written, and edited by professional medical journalists around the world.

Teen Health Home Page
http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Health/TeenHealth/index.html

Topics included at this site are: Healthy Sexuality, Sexual Orientation, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Pregnancy, Women's Health, Men's Health, and Sexual Assault. Dalhousie Medical School students created this site with the help of information from teens about their concerns.

Travel Health Information
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/travel-medicine/

Links to short, informative articles discussing risks of particular diseases throughout the world (for example: cholera, polio, hepatitis, diptheria), as well as required vaccinations. Additional links add information concerning traveling while pregnant, motion and altitude sickness, and how to plan for your health needs when traveling abroad.

Health Canada Online
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/english/

"Health Canada is the federal department responsible for helping the people of Canada maintain and improve their health. In partnership with provincial and territorial governments, Health Canada provides national leadership to develop health policy, enforce health regulations, promote disease prevention and enhance healthy living for all Canadians. Health Canada ensures that health services are available and accessible to First Nations and Inuit communities. It also works closely with other federal departments, agencies and health stakeholders to reduce health and safety risks to Canadians."

This searchable site has every information on health status of Canadians such as "Health Care", "Public Health", "Health Factors", "Regulated Products", "Health Research", "Regulation and Policy", etc.

Public Health Foundation
http://www.phf.org/

The Public Health Foundation (PHF)website states that the PHF is "a national, non-profit organization, is dedicated to supporting, convening, and advancing efforts of local, state, and federal public health agencies and systems to promote and protect the health of people living within their respective jurisdictions."

World Health Organization Mediacentre
http://www.who.int/inf/

Provides "access to all the latest news, press releases, fact sheets, and multimedia content from the WHO," updated daily.

British Society for Disability and Oral Health
http://www.bsdh.org.uk/

"The national society for everyone interested in the oral health of people with disabilities. Advice and help available for disabled people or their careers. (Formerly British Society of Dentistry for the Handicapped)"

Health Education: Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Drug Use
http://www.teachhealth.com/

Features an easy-to-read explanation, based on a book by the doctor who created the site, of what stress is and how to deal with too much stress. The "mission is health education, particularly at a high school and college level. This is not medical advice."

National Association for Public Health Statistics and Information Systems
http://www.naphsis.org/

From the NAPHSIS website: "The National Association for Public Health Statistics and Information Systems (NAPHSIS) is a national association of state vital records and public health statistics offices... The association provides national leadership in advocating, creating, and maintaining comprehensive high quality public health information systems that integrate vital records registration, public health statistics, and other health information."

Health Information-- National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/

This page is part of the National Institutes of Health's National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) website. The page contains links to information for consumers on specific alternative medical treatments. Information is organized under the following headings: Understanding Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Alerts and Advisories, Treatment Information, and additional resources.

Adolescent Health Center
http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/adolescent/adolescent.html

Some of our biggest worries are linked to our physical health. This site will help you put ADHD, eating disorders, learning disabilities and teen suicide in the context of your body. Lots of links to other helpful information in the site provided by a pediatrician!

The California Association for School Health Educators
http://www.cashe.org/

This site, though regional, provides access to helpful information for all health educators, especially those at the secondary school level. Included are links to current event updates, a newsletter, resources, a directory and a feedback form.

Environmental Health Perspectives Journals
http://www.ehponline.org/docs/allpubs.html

This site offers access to the journals Environmental Health Perspectives and Environmental Health Perspectives Supplements, both of which are published by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health. There is the option of searching the full text of each article.

Air Pollution and Respiratory Health
http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/airpollution/default.htm

General information, links, reports, and resources regarding respiratory disorders associated with air pollution. Includes information on smoke inhalation, carbon monoxide, asthma, and mold. Also available in Spanish.

eMedicine Health
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/

eMedicine Health is dedicated to providing consumer health information. "With more than 5500 pages of health content, the site contains articles written by physicians for patients and consumers. Each article is reviewed by 2 physicians and a PharmD. Current medical information is available in the Health Resource, First Aid and Emergencies, and Lifestyle and Wellness Centers."

Pan American Health Organization
http://www.paho.org/

"The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is an international public health agency with more than 90 years of experience in working to improve health and living standards of the countries of the Americas. It serves as the specialized organization for health of the Inter-American System. It also serves as the Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization and enjoys international recognition as part of the United Nations system."

Health Stream Newsletter
http://www.waterquality.crc.org.au/hs/hscurrent.htm

"Health Stream is produced by the Public Health Risk Assessment research program of the Australian Cooperative Research Centre for Water Quality and Treatment. This free 20 page quarterly newsletter is available in hard copy and on the Web. Health Stream provides the water industry with updates on topical issues, reviews of the medical literature, and critical analysis of research relating to drinking water. This newletter also includes conference reports, news items and information on CRCWQT research projects on water quality and public health. Health Stream is a useful resource for people working in the water industry, public health, microbiology and environmental sciences."

Canadian Mental Health Association
http://www.cmha.ca/

"The Canadian Mental Health Association, founded in 1918, is one of the oldest voluntary organizations in Canada. Each year, it provides direct service to more than 100,000 Canadians through the combined efforts of more than 10,000 volunteers and staff across Canada in over 135 communities."

BMC Health Services Research
http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/

"Publishes original research articles in all aspects of health services research."

U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps
http://www.usphs.gov/

"The mission of the Public Health Service (PHS) Commissioned Corps is to provide highly-trained and mobile health professionals who carry out programs to promote the health of the Nation, understand and prevent disease and injury, assure safe and effective drugs and medical devices, deliver health services to Federal beneficiaries, and furnish health expertise in time of war or other national or international emergencies."

U.S. Census Bureau: Health Insurance
http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/hlthins/hlthins.html

Find statistics about the current status of the U.S. healthcare industry including income, poverty and coverage issues.

Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
http://www.bazelon.org/

This organization provides "Legal advocacy for the civil rights and human dignity of people with mental disability." This comprehensive site provides updates on legislative issues, information about fair housing, the Americans with Disabilities Act, mental health care, aging and children's issues, and links to related sites.

Teens Health
http://teenshealth.org/

The site provides teens with comprehensive and up-to-date information on issues concerning puberty, mental health, sex, nutrition, and body image.

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/admnsimp/pl104191.htm

This site presents the HIPPA act. Here users can read about HIPAA’s role in protecting privacy of health care consumers, preventing fraud, and improving health care systems.

Internet Mental Health
http://www.mentalhealth.com/

An online encyclopedia of mental health. Includes a guide to many different mental disorders, a section on self-diagnosis, discussion boards, information about medications, a glossary and other resources.

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/

"Human health and human disease result from three interactive elements: environmental factors, individual susceptibility and age. The mission of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is to reduce the burden of human illness and dysfunction from environmental causes by understanding each of these elements and how they interrelate. The NIEHS achieves its mission through multidisciplinary biomedical research programs, prevention and intervention efforts, and communication strategies that encompass training, education, technology transfer, and community outreach." This site outlines the organization's history, recent publications, research highlights, grants and contracts, and employment and training opportunities.

The Academy for International Health Studies
http://www.aihs.com/

"The Academy for International Health Studies is an educational and networking business organization, founded in 1993, to serve senior healthcare executives from multinational health industries: health plans, healthcare providers, medical device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies and information technology vendors. To promote cost-effective, high-quality healthcare, the Academy arranges trade and study missions for chief executive officers of American health care companies and presents the annual International Summit on Private Health Sector."

Women's Health Zone
http://www.womenshealthzone.net/

This site provides women of all ages with timely, relevant information covering a wide range of health topics from diet and exercise to pregnancy and preventive care.

BMC International Health and Human Rights
http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-698X/

"Publishes original research articles in health care in developing and transitional countries, and all issues relating to health and human rights."

Center for Law and the Public's Health
http://www.publichealthlaw.net/

As described on its homepage the Center for Law and the Public's Health "is a primary, national resource on public health law, ethics, and policy for public health practitioners, lawyers, legislators, judges, academics, policy-makers, and others."

Consumer Guides for Getting and Keeping Health Insurance
http://healthinsuranceinfo.net/

Discover how to obtain and maintain medical insurance coverage across the U.S.

MedNews: Health and Medical News
http://www.mednews.com/

Give it to me straight, doctor! Medical professionals, researchers and consumers alike can find the latest reports from medical journals and conferences at MedNews.com. After free registration you can "customize your news by topic," leave comments and email articles.

www.health.gov
http://www.health.gov/

Directory of health sites from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. There are sections for general health information, health news, special initiatives, and federal agencies.

New York State Department of Health Home Page
http://www.health.state.ny.us/

"Provides health-related information to consumers, health professionals, and researchers, and is an excellent, authoritative reference source for these audience groups. Includes: Adoption Information Registry information; press releases; communicable disease fact sheets; statistics on communicable disease such as rabies and sexually transmitted diseases, vital statistics; data on cancer, heart disease, stroke, environmental health, and HIV; hospital discharge statistics; directory by county of certified home health agencies, diagnostic and treatment centers, hospices, hospitals. long-term home health care programs, mammography facilities and nursing homes; research reports on topics such as coronary artery bypass surgery, cancer, and assisted suicide."

STATEing Women's Health
http://www.whs.sa.gov.au/default.asp?id=6856&navgrp=287

STATEing Women's Health (SWH) is a quarterly newsletter that explores women's health issues in South Australia. It is published in March, June, September and December each year. SWH is funded by the National Women's Health Program and Women's Health Statewide.