- American Association of Poison Control Centers (ASPCC)
Nationwide organization of poison centers and interested individuals dedicated to reduce mortality from poisonings through education and research. Site features poison center list, helpline information, poison prevention methods, and patient management guidelines.
www.aapcc.org
- American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)
Organization which offers industrial hygiene and occupational hygiene education and training for industrial hygiene professionals.
www.acgih.org
- American Council on Science and Health
Consumer education consortium directed and advised by a group of physicians, and funded by foundations, trade associations, corporations, and individuals.
www.acsh.org
- American Public Health Association (2)
Find out about American Public Health Association (APHA), the organization serving the community and health professionals by influencing the U.S. public health policies, priorities, and practice standards. Sites feature organization details, disease prevention programs, research support, health workers' forum, and regional affiliates.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Organizations/American_Public_Health_Association
- American Society of Safety Engineers (11)
Find out about American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), the professional safety organization and its state chapters manage, supervise, and consult on safety, health, and environmental issues in industry, insurance, government, and education.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Organizations/American_Society_of_Safety_Engineers
- APCO International (3)
Find sites for Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials-International (APCO International), the organization dedicated to public safety communications across the world. Sites feature functions, frequency coordination and licensing related services, training programs, helplines, and membership details.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Organizations/APCO_International
- Asian & PacificIslander American Health Forum (APIAHF)
National advocacy organization dedicated to promoting policy, program, and research efforts for the improvement of health status of all Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities.
www.apiahf.org
- Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH)
National organization representing accredited schools of public health dedicated to enhance academic health programs, to strengthen public health profession, and to assist in meeting national goals of disease prevention and health promotion.
www.asph.org
- Boston Public Health Commission
Mission is to protect, preserve, and promote the health and well-being of local residents.
www.bphc.org
- British Safety Council
www.britishsafetycouncil.org
- Bureau of Primary Health Care
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is the primary Federal agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, dedicated to improving access to health care services for people who are uninsured, isolated, or medically vulnerable.
bphc.hrsa.gov
- California Public Health Association - North
www.cphan.org
- California Wellness Foundation@
dir.yahoo.com/.../Community/Organizations
- Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
Non-government, nonprofit association that operates internationally to set standards for products and services through tests, certification, inspection for safety, and performance. Includes EMC and IEC testing.
www.csa.ca
- Commissioned Officers Association of the US Public Health Service
Tackle legislative and policy issues on behalf of our members, raise consciousness regarding public health issues and the PHS Commissioned Corps in national and local media, and serve as a resource.
www.coausphs.org
- Compliance Control, Inc.
Covers information on the importance of hygiene and hand washing, includes complete resource guide, study center, and compliance verification strategy.
www.hygenius.com
- Council on Family Health
Nonprofit organization dedicated to educating consumers about the proper use of medicines, home safety, and personal health.
www.cfhinfo.org
- Drug Safety Information
Provides information on pharmacovigilance and pharmacoepdemiology.
www.drugsafety.info
- Evergreen Safety Council
Serving WA, OR, ID, AK. Private, nonprofit organization dedicated to safety and health training in auto, motorcycle and industrial safety.
www.esc.org
- Foundation for Healthy Family Living
Dedicated to cultivating healthy families and communities by developing and implementing educational materials and conducting classes that enhance the expression of respectful communication and nurturing touch.
www.healthyfamily.org
- Global Alliance to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis, The
Internaional association that aims at the elimination of lymphatic filariasis and the alleviation of physical, social, and economic hardship in individuals who have lymphatic filariasis-induced disability.
www.filariasis.org
- Greater Kansas City Area Community Healthcare Initiative
Works toward the goal of improving the health of community members and includes a report on the assessment of residents' overall health.
www.kchealth.org
- Health and Human Development Programs
Division of the Education Development Center, a nonprofit research and development organization. This division promotes health and justice internationally in a variety of settings.
www.hhd.org
- Health Promotion Board - Singapore
Seeks to empower Singaporeans to achieve optimal quality of health.
www.hpb.gov.sg
- Health Sponsorship Council
Social marketing health initiative in NZ managing 3 brands representing priority health issues - Smokefree, SunSmart and Street-Skills.
www.healthsponsorship.co.nz
- Home Safety Council
Helping our neighbors make their homes into safe havens for themselves and their loved ones. Also includes a safety information encyclopedia.
www.homesafetycouncil.org
- IMPACT - International Health Impact Assessment Consortium
Multi-agency partnership formed to help further the research, study, and practice of Health Impact Assessment (HIA).
www.ihia.org.uk
- International Scientific Forum on Home Hygiene (IFH)
Comprises scientific and healthcare professionals and addresses the importance of domestic hygiene in the prevention of infection and disease.
www.ifh-homehygiene.org
- Kansas Health Foundation
Philanthropic organization that provides grants to organizations working to improve the quality of health in Kansas.
www.kansashealth.org
- Latino Health Institute
Public health organization that researches and assesses the health status of Latinos, determines the preventable causes leading to health problems, plans and provides effective interventions.
www.lhi.org
- Leapfrog Group, The
Group of large health care purchasers organized to initiate breakthrough improvements in the safety and overall value of healthcare to American consumers.
www.leapfroggroup.org
- Management Sciences for Health
Nonprofit corporation bridging the gap between what is known and what is done about public health problems throughout the world.
www.msh.org
- Management Sciences for Health - Philippines
Nonprofit organization assisting local government units in improving quality health services. Also offers multilingual online resource and sells health-related books and periodicals.
www.msh.org.ph
- March of Dimes@
Learn about March of Dimes, the nonprofit organization which strives to improve the health of babies by reducing birth defects and infant mortality. Sites include history, global programs and events, research support, volunteering info, and regional affiliates of the national health charity founded by the U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Organizations/March_of_Dimes
- Minnesota Public Health Association
Affiliate of the American Public Health Association serving the community and the health profession in the State of Minnesota through events and activities.
www.mpha.net
- Mississippi Health Advocacy Program (MHAP)
Combines research, analysis, and grass-roots organizing to improve health policies, practices, and funding in Mississippi, especially in support of the state's poor and underserved people.
www.mhap.org
- National Association for Regulatory Administration
Working to promote excellence in human care and service regulation through leadership, education, collaboration, and service.
www.nara-licensing.org
- National Association of Local Boards of Health
www.nalboh.org
- National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention
Promotes recommendations broadly to colleges, schools, and state associations of medicine, pharmacy, and nursing.
www.nccmerp.org
- National Electrical Safety Foundation
Mr. Plug provides electrical safety tips and information for the home, school, and workplace.
www.nesf.org
- National Health Council
Promoting the health of all people by advancing the voluntary health movement.
www.nationalhealthcouncil.org
- National Safety Council (5)
Read about National Safety Council, the nonprofit public service organization dedicated to creating public awareness of safety and health risks. Sites offer information on environmental and occupational health and safety, home safety, disaster plans, and traffic safety. Also find sites for its various chapters and environmental health center.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Organizations/National_Safety_Council
- New Jersey Public Health Association
Providing resources and information for public health professionals.
www.njpha.org
- New York Academy of Medicine@
dir.yahoo.com/.../Organizations/New_York_Academy_of_Medicine
- NSF International Strategic Registrations, Ltd.
Providing superior third-party standardization services in public health safety and environmental quality.
www.nsf-isr.org
- Pacific Safety Council
Videos, training, consulting, OSHA compliance assistance, events, and community awareness.
safetycouncilonline.com
- Paso del Norte Health Foundation
Providing grants to improve the health of people living in the greater El Paso region.
www.pdnhf.org
- Population Services International, Inc.
PSI is an international nonprofit organization that provides low-cost health and family planning products and services to lower income people, primarily in developing countries.
www.psi.org
- Public Citizen@
Learn about Public Citizen, the nongovernmental organization engaged in consumer advocacy and political lobbying through sites featuring its activities in the fields of energy policy, trade policy, finance reforms, consumer protection, medical malpractice, and public health. Also find sites for its founder Ralph Nader.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Organizations/Public_Citizen
- Public Health Foundation (PHF)
Dedicated to support the state and local public health agencies' efforts to achieve healthy communities through research, training, and technical assistance.
www.phf.org
- Puerto Rico Federal Safety & Health Council
Site sponsored by OSHA and dedicated to the professionals in the safety industry.
www.prsafety.org
- Red Cross@
Learn about Red Cross and Red Crescent, the international humanitarian movement and society founded by Henry Dunant, whose mission is to protect human life and health without any discrimination. Sites feature history, programs, disaster preparedness and response, humanitarian and social services, as well as its chapters in different countries.
dir.yahoo.com/.../International_Relief_and_Development/Red_Cross_and_Red_Crescent
- Royal New Zealand Coastguard Federation
Voluntary maritime safety network committed to preventing accidents and rescuing people in trouble.
www.nzcoastguard.org.nz
- Royal Society for Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)@
dir.yahoo.com/.../Organizations/Royal_Society_for_Prevention_of_Accidents__RoSPA_
- Safe America Foundation
Seek to advance the issues of safety at home, work, and in leisure activities, through distribution of products and educational programming.
www.safeamerica.org
- Safety & Health Council of New Hampshire
www.shcnh.org
- SatelLife
Employing satellite, telephone and radio networking technology to serve the health communication and information needs of countries in the developing world.
www.healthnet.org
- SEVA Foundation (2)
Find out about SEVA Foundation, the nonprofit organization striving to address locally defined problems with culturally sustainable solutions throughout the world. Sites include history, charity programs, publications, news, and mission statement of the organization co-founded by Baba Ram Dass.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Organizations/SEVA_Foundation
- Stiftelsen Statshälsan
Information om hjälpmedel forskning och utveckling i arbetsmiljöfrågor från Stiftelsen Statshälsan.
www.statshalsan.se
- Trauma Foundation
Nonprofit organization working to reduce injuries and deaths due to injuries through prevention, improved trauma care, and improved rehabilitation.
www.traumafdn.org
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Federal regulatory agency which protects the public against unreasonable risks of injuries and deaths associated with consumer products.
www.cpsc.gov
- UnitedHealth Foundation, The
Dedicated to improving Americans' health and well-being.
www.unitedhealthfoundation.org
- Virginia Water Safety Coalition
Water safety resources for educators, health and safety professionals and emergency response agencies.
www.watersafety.org
- Workers Health and Safety Centre
Includes information, publications, available training programs and schedules, and links to other health and safety sites.
www.whsc.on.ca
- World Toilet Organization (WTO)
Nonprofit organization promoting sanitation and importance of a good toilet environment.
www.worldtoilet.org
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