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1) The Library of Congress
Everyday Mysteries, fun science facts from the Library of Congress
www.loc.gov
2) Decision: Donation
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Decision: Donation - A School Program That Gives the Gift of Life was created in response to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' former Secretary, Tommy G. Thompson's, vision of a model instructional package for high schools that will educate the nation's youth about the importance of organ and tissue donation and the need to make an informed decision about whether to be a donor and share their donation wishes with their families.
www.organdonor.gov
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3) National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
The mission of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke is to reduce the burden of neurological disease - a burden borne by every age group, by every segment of society, by people all over the world.
May 2007
www.ninds.nih.gov
4) National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC)
The National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC) is an information dissemination service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). The NIDDK is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NKUDIC was established in 1987 to increase knowledge and understanding about diseases of the kidneys and urologic system among people with these conditions and their families, health care professionals, and the general public.
May 2006
February 2009
kidney.niddk.nih.gov
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5) Congressional Kidney Caucus
The bipartisan Congressional Kidney Caucus was founded by Representatives Jim McDermott (D-WA) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) in March, 2002. The purpose of the caucus is to educate Members of Congress and the public about the problem kidney disease poses for our society.
February 2002
www.house.gov
6) National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a component of the National Institutes of Heath (NIH), created a Web site to educate adolescents ages 11 through 15 (as well as their parents and teachers) on the science behind drug abuse. NIDA enlisted the help of teens in developing their website to ensure that the content addresses appropriate questions and timely concerns.
teens.drugabuse.gov
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7) National Drug Intelligence Center (NDIC)
U.S. Department of Justice
The National Drug Intelligence Center (NDIC) was established by the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1993 (Public Law 102-396) signed into law on October 6, 1992. Placed under the direction and control of the Attorney General, NDIC was established to "coordinate and consolidate drug intelligence from all national security and law enforcement agencies, and produce information regarding the structure, membership, finances, communications, and activities of drug trafficking organizations."
March 2003
www.usdoj.gov
8) The Magazine, NIH, MedlinePlus
The Magazine, a publication of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Friends of the National Library of Medicine (FNLM) presents to you the best in reliable, up-to-date health information, bringing you the latest breakthroughs from NIH-supported research, and featuring sometimes famous people like Lance Armstrong, Randy Jackson or Mary Tyler Moore, but mostly, it's regular people from all walks of life talking about how they've handled their health challenges or have turned to NIH for care and want to share their stories. Often, too, NIH scientists will write about their efforts to cure disease. Lastly, the magazine's lively graphics, fun quizzes and practical tips have been designed with your daily health in mind.
2008, April 2009
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/magazine/index.html
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9) Kidney Health Australia
Kidney Health Australia was founded in 1968 and was originally named 'The Australian Kidney Foundation'. The change of name has provided the opportunity to re-position the organisation and clarify their purpose in the mind of the Australian public by clearly reflecting the nature of their business - namely kidney health which supports their vision. The vision of Kidney Health Australia is to be the lead organization promoting kidney and urinary tract health through research, advocacy, education and health service excellence. The focus of Kidney Health Australia is to improve kidney health outcomes leading to substantial improvements to the quality of life for people with kidney and urinary tract diseases and their families and carers, whilst also developing initiatives that reduce the incidence of kidney disease in the Australian community.
www.kidney.org.au
10) National Eye Institute (NEI)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
The Secretary of Health and Human Services (Secretary) is mandated under section 301 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 241), to support, conduct, and encourage research studies and related activities in the health fields. This mandate is fulfilled in part through research grants-in-aid awarded by the research institutes, centers, and other authorized components of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In addition, the Secretary is authorized under section 487 of the PHS Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 288), to support research training through National Research Service Awards. The National Advisory Eye Council (Council) shall advise, assist, consult with, and make recommendations to the Secretary and the Director of the National Eye Institute (NEI, also referred to as "Institute") on matters related to the activities carried out by and through the NEI and the policies respecting these activities.
April 2006
www.nei.nih.gov
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11) Mayo Clinic
The mission of Mayo Clinic is to empower people to manage their health. The Mayo Clinic accomplishes this by providing useful and up-to-date information and tools that reflect the expertise and standard of excellence of Mayo Clinic. A team of Web professionals and medical experts working side by side produces the Website. Through this unique collaboration, Mayo Clinic gives you access to the experience and knowledge of the more than 3,300 physicians, scientists and researchers of Mayo Clinic. The Website is owned by Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research.
February 2009
www.mayoclinic.com
12) KidsHealth from Nemours
July 2007
If you're looking for information you can trust about kids and teens that's free of "doctor speak," you've come to the right place. KidsHealth is the most visited site on the Web for information about health, behavior, and development from before birth through the teen years. KidsHealth comes from Nemours. The Nemours Center for Children's Health Media is a part of The Nemours Foundation, a nonprofit organization created by philanthropist Alfred I. duPont in 1936 and devoted to improving the health of children
kidshealth.org
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13) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Weight-Control Information Network (WIN)
An information service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) 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 least able to help themselves.
February 2008, June 2008, July 2009, September 2009
www.womenshealth.gov
www.girlshealth.gov
www.bestbonesforever.gov
4girls.org/
win.niddk.nih.gov
14) National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) conducts and supports basic and applied research to better understand, treat, and ultimately prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases. For more than 50 years, NIAID research has led to new therapies, vaccines, diagnostic tests, and other technologies that have improved the health of millions of people in the United States and around the world.
October 2007, December 2007, April 2008, May 2009
www3.niaid.nih.gov
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15) USAID (United States Agency for International Development)
The United States has a long history of extending a helping hand to those people overseas struggling to make a better life, recover from a disaster or striving to live in a free and democratic country. It is this caring that stands as a hallmark of the United States around the world - and shows the world our true character as a nation. U.S. foreign assistance has always had the twofold purpose of furthering America's foreign policy interests in expanding democracy and free markets while improving the lives of the citizens of the developing world. Spending less than one-half of 1 percent of the federal budget, USAID works around the world to achieve these goals.
August 2009
www.usaid.gov
16) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and health education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States. To accomplish its mission, CDC identifies and defines preventable health problems and maintains active surveillance of diseases through epidemiologic and laboratory investigations and data collection, analysis, and distribution; serves as the PHS lead agency in developing and implementing operational programs relating to environmental health problems, and conducts operational research aimed at developing and testing effective disease prevention, control, and health promotion programs; administers a national program to develop recommended occupational safety and health standards and to conduct research, training, and technical assistance to assure safe and healthful working conditions for every working person; develops and implements a program to sustain a strong national workforce in disease prevention and control; and conducts a national program for improving the performance of clinical laboratories. CDC is responsible for controlling the introduction and spread of infectious diseases, and provides consultation and assistance to other nations and international agencies to assist in improving their disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion activities. CDC administers the Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant and specific preventive health categorical grant programs while providing program expertise and assistance in responding to Federal, State, local, and private organizations on matters related to disease prevention and control activities.
1996, 1999, 2005, August 2008
www.cdc.gov
17) United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
The VA's goal is to provide excellence in patient care, veterans' benefits and customer satisfaction. They have reformed their department internally and are striving for high quality, prompt and seamless service to veterans. The VA's department's employees continue to offer their dedication and commitment to help veterans get the services they have earned. Our nation's veterans deserve no less.
October 2006
www.hepatitis.va.gov
18) Indiana State Department of Health
The Indiana State Department of Health supports Indiana's economic prosperity and quality of life by promoting, protecting and providing for the health of Hoosiers in their communities.
July 2009
www.in.gov
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