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.

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

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.

Professional society of US physicians focused on disease prevention and health promotion. Provides information about continuing education and about medical and public policy issues.

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.

The Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

Professional association dedicated to improving the public's health through education and advocacy.

Non profit organisation developing and promoting policies for the elderly and the economically disadvantaged. Includes details of publications and conferences, plus a staff directory.

Advocate for legislation at the state and national level.

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

National organization representing accredited schools of public health. Links to accredited schools, grants and funding, employment and public health resources.

ASTHO - Non-profit public health organization that represents the leaders of State and Territorial health agencies.

Public health protection, prevention, promotion, information services for Benton and Franklin counties, in southeast Washington state.

An independent public agency comprised of a variety of preventive health services.

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.

An Association of professionals working together to assure healthy people and healthy places in Colorado.

Providing information of the numerous services of the Public Health Authority of Cabarrus County, Kannapolis, North Carolina.

An affiliate of the American Public Health Association and works to improve the Public's Health in the State of California.

Enhances health promotion in Canada by linking research, capacity development and information dissemination.

Serving Arenac, Clare, Gladwin, Isabella, Osceola and Roscommon counties.

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.

Works to assure that core public health functions and services are provided to every person in Maryland.

Regulates public health and environmental protection services for the entire state.

Promotes health policy-making through analysis of the dynamics of health care systems in Europe, in partnership with WHO.

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.

Central source for public health information in Georgia, with statistics, reports, local and state services, news, and links to online resources.

A non-profit corporation organized for the purpose of promoting the public and personal health of the citizens of Georgia.

Dedicated to advocating for public health education and health promotion legislation.

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.

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.

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.

Strategic, research-based communication for behavior change and health promotion that has helped transform the theory and practice of public health.

Protects health, prevents disease, and promotes health and well-being for all persons in Los Angeles County.

(LPHA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote health in the State of Louisiana.

A private, nonprofit international organization working in public health areas to improve management and access to critical health care services

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.

Promoting positive health conditions in populations and communities through research, education and application of scientific health practices.

A grassroots organization dedicated to protecting Missouri rights to Freedom in Health Care through informed and educated Choices.

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.

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.

Represents the interests of local health boards and assists them to assure the health of the community.

The Association promotes the development of health services and systems of community needs to assure access to healthcare, and exchange health statistics information.

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.

Features fact sheets on a wide range of local public health news, topics, services and warnings.

From Back Care to Waste Management this site covers a very wide range of information.

(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.

Promotes health, well being, and quality of life through research, training, and community building.

Job database for public safety professionals.

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.

Public health programs and services. (Ontario)

A non-profit service organization that provides consumer safety information, supports research and promotes activities aimed at reducing hazards associated with sleep products.

Not-for-profit organization dedicated to research, education, testing and development of helmet safety standards

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]

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.

A corporation, educating people around the world on public health matters that concern all humanity.

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.

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

Conducts interdisciplinary studies of local, national, and international health services delivery. Evaluates medical care delivery, social services, and public health.

Exists to foster the scientific interests of hospital doctors who are interested in nosocomial or hospital acquired infections.

Resources on community health programs, provider information and useful publications.

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.

Commonwealth of Virginia Health Regulatory Boards' information, newsletters, and regulations.

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.

Committed to increasing access, improving quality and building healthier communities for the people of Washington state.

WBVHA is a Calcutta(India) based NGO working for the promotion of health awareness and offering health services through branches in West Bengal.

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.

Includes news and event information, articles of interest, forum, design advisories, with highlights on maintenance and health issues.