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A series of microcomputer programs for word processing, data management and epidemiologic analysis, designed for public health professionals.
http://www.cdc.gov/epiinfo/index.htm

A large collection of public health books and other media available for purchase.
http://www.apha.org/media/

Publications and links from the American Veterinary Medical Association on "Mad Cow Disease", psittacosis, rabies and other human/animal interaction topics.
http://www.avma.org/pubhlth/default.asp

Electronic publications on Legionella control, Legionnaires' disease, news, free articles, books and reports.
http://www.hcinfo.com

Bulletins on public health issues are published in full-text in Acrobat .PDF format (Acrobat viewer is required). Back issues available. (Australia)
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/public-health/phb/phb.html

A manual of naval preventive medicine concerning food sanitation, water sanitation, pest control and other public health concerns. (NAVIVIED P-5010)
http://www.vnh.org/PreventiveMedicine/PreventiveMedicine.html

By and for county public health workers to share and compare reports of their work in their communities. National and International links and downloadable reports. [Flash intensive]
http://countyhealth.tripod.com/

Overview of cultural factors affecting safer health care, efforts to improve patient-provider communication, and lessons from non-medical research disciplines. Contains links to resources to help patients, practitioners, and policymakers improve quality and safety in health care.
http://qhc.bmjjournals.com/misc/echoice2.shtml

Documentary video and film productions on a variety of subjects, including aboriginal communities, organizations, government, schools and hospitals.
http://www.gryphonproductions.com

Offers a wide range of resources and teaching tools to help health care professionals lead effective improvement efforts, enhance clinical outcomes, and reduce costs. Contains information on research, online discussion groups, publications, and links to other sites.
http://www.ihi.org/

Promotes the continuous improvement of quality in healthcare by providing educational and development opportunities for professionals at all management levels and within all healthcare settings. Includes on-line articles from the Journal for Healthcare Quality, position papers, and information on state associations.
http://www.nahq.org/

Electronic and printed information for professionals and consumers in healthcare and industry. Databases on pharmacology, toxicology, acute care, patient education, occupational medicine, alternative medicine, chemical & hazardous materials management, environmental safety, and regulatory compliance.
http://www.micromedex.com/

Offers health literacy consulting, writing, health initiatives and campaigns, and presentation to improve communications between health professionals, patients, and families. Emphasizes effective, easy-to-read, culturally appropriate materials.
http://www.keenangroupinc.com/

Published by the Office of Clinical Informatics at the Medical College of Wisconsin as a community service. Offers up-to-date public health data.
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/public-health/index.html

Provides healthcare information through doctors' waiting rooms and pharmacies. Services include independent market research and development of patient education materials.
http://www.ids-international.info/

Positive Populations is known for its coverage of Correctional and Public Health issues. The website features a fully searchable newsletter archive and forum.
http://positivepopulations.org

Partners with organizations in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East to disseminate information on health and development. Publications include newsletters, resource lists, training materials and booklets.
http://www.healthlink.org.uk/

Medical reference and referral web site; resources include medical statistics, medical malpractice facts, descriptions of medical conditions, and links to additional healthcare sites.
http://www.justaskourdoctors.com/

Health safety news covering the chemicals found in consumer products and personal care products; all content posted on this site is commentary or opinion and intended for educational purposes.
http://www.poisonproducts.org/

Features news releases and other information from the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health; site includes links to current public health news information from a variety of sources.
http://www.jhsph.edu/PublicHealthNews/index.html

Deals with all the vital issues involved in health education and promotion worldwide.
http://her.oxfordjournals.org/