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 Public Health
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BooksElectronic Books
Print BooksBrowse our library catalog for books on Public Health.
JournalsElectronic JournalsBrowse E-Journals related to Public Health.Print JournalsView print journals through our library catalog that relate to Public Health by using this guided search.
DatabasesFor a complete listing of available databases please visit the Library's Electronic Resources page. Canary DatabaseThe Canary Database is a compilation of curated peer-reviewed research articles related to the use of animals as sentinels of human health hazards. This database contains information added by trained curators in addition to bibliographic records from MEDLINE and other well-known databases. CDC WONDER The CDC WONDER (Wide-ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research) is an integrated information and communication system for public health. You can access statistical research data and query numeric data sets on CDC's computers. PubMed When searching for articles on Public Health, use these Medical Subject Heading (MeSH) terms to narrow your results:
Web SitesFederal Government Sites Center for Disease Control and PreventionSince it was founded in 1946 to help control malaria, the CDC has remained at the forefront of public health efforts to prevent and control infectious and chronic diseases, injuries, workplace hazards, disabilities, and environmental health threats. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administers the Medicare program and works in partnership with the states to administer Medicaid, the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), and health insurance possibility standards. Department of Health and Human Services The Department of Health and Human Services is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are lease able to help themselves. Healthy People 2010 Healthy People 2010 is a statement of national health objectives designed to identify the most significant preventable threats to health and to establish national goals to reduce these threats. National Health Information Center The National Health Information Center (NHIC) is a health information referral service. NHIC puts health professionals and consumers who have health questions in touch with those organizations that are best able to provide answers. National Women's Health Information Center The National Women's Health Information Center (NWHIC) is the most reliable and current information resource on women's health today. They offer free women's health information on more than 800 topics through their call center and web site. Office of Minority Health The mission of the Office of Minority Health (OMH) is to improve and protect the health of racial and ethnic minority populations through the development of health policies and programs that will eliminate health disparities. Pandemic Flu PandemicFlu.gov provides comprehensive government-wide information on pandemic influenza and avian influenza for the general public, health and emergency preparedness professionals, policy makers, government and business leaders, school systems, and local communities. President's Council of Physical Fitness and Sports The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports is an advisory committee of volunteer citizens who advise the President through the Secretary of Health and Human Services about physical activity, fitness, and sports in America. U. S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps 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 international emergencies. WISQARS WISQARS (Web-Based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System) is an interactive database system that provides fatal and nonfatal injury-related data useful for research and for making informed public health decisions. County Sites County of San Bernardino Department of Public Health The mission of the County of San Bernardino Department of Public Health is to satisfy its customers by providing community and preventive health services that promote and improve the health, safety, well-being, and quality of life of San Bernardino County residents and visitors. Los Angeles County Department of Health Services- Public Health The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services- Public Health protects health, prevents disease, and promotes the health and well-being for all persons in Los Angeles County. Riverside County Community Health Agency- Department of Public Health The mission of the Riverside County Department of Public Health is to promote and protect the health of all County residents and visitors. Associations/Organizations American Public Health Association The American Public Health Association (APHA) is the oldest and largest organization of public health professionals in the world representing members from a wide variety of public health occupations. HealthMap HealthMap is from the Children's Hospital Informatics Program, Boston, and the Harvard-Massachusetts Institute of Technology Division of Health Sciences and Technology. It provides a unified and comprehensive view of the current global state of infectious diseases and their effect on human and animal health. National Rural Health Association The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) is a national nonprofit membership organization with more than 10,000 member that provides leadership on rural health issues. The association's mission is to improve the health and well-being of rural Americans and to provide leadership on rural health issues through advocacy, communications, education, research and leadership. Partners in Information Access for the Public Health Workforce Partners in Information Access for the Public Health Workforce is a collaboration of U.S. government agencies, public health organizations, and health science libraries. This site lets you search for published literature related to the Healthy People 2010 focus areas. Public Health Institute The Public Health Institute (PHI) is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting health, well-being and the quality of life for people throughout California, across the nation, and around the world. Society for Public Health Education The Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) is an independent, international professional association made up of a diverse membership of health education professionals and students. The Society promotes healthy behaviors, healthy communities, and healthy environments through its membership, its network of local chapters, and its numerous partnerships with other organizations. Southern California Public Health Association The Southern California Public Health Association (SCPHA) is organized exclusively to improve the health of the people of Southern California by collaborating, educating and advocating with organizations and individuals who share this common vision. WHO: World Health Organization The World Health Organization (WHO) is the United Nations specialized agency for health. WHO's objective is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health, meaning a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Public Health Statistics Center for Disease Control- Data and Statistics The CDC compiles statistical information to guide actions and policies to improve the health of the Nation. They use data collected from birth and death records, medical records, interview surveys, and through direct physical exams and laboratory testing. National Association for Public Health Statistics and Information Systems 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 was formed in 1933 to provide a forum for the study, discussion, and solution of problems related to these programs in the respective members' health departments. National Center for Health Statistics The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is the Nation's principle health statistics agency. Health News World Health News World Health News is an online news digest from the Center for Health Communication at the Harvard School of Public Health. The site covers critical public health issues from around the world. Maintained by Alicia Saulpaugh, MLIS | |
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