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Aging		Administration on Aging - Comprehensive information and resources on aging.
		50 Something? Health tips and resources for making this the best time of your life! The health information in this guide covers many topics, including: blood pressure, diabetes, depression, tobacco use, osteoporosis, hearing loss, menopause, and the pneumococcal and flu vaccines.
Alternative Medicine		NIH National Center For Complementary and Alternative Medicine - Conducts and supports basic and applied research and training and disseminates information on complementary and alternative medicine to practitioners and the public.
Child Health		Child Health Guide: Put Prevention into Practice - Guide explains preventive care for children such as checkup visits, immunizations, and tests and exams. Provides guidance on growth and developmental issues.
		Group B Streptococcal Infections - Learn about Group B streptococcus, a type of bacterium that causes life threatening infections in newborn babies.
Dentistry		Anesthesia and Sedation in the Dental Office - A site listing the National Institutes of Health Consensus Development Conference Statement.
		CDC's Oral Health Program - Presents a variety of resources, including program details, resources, fact sheets and links.
		National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research - Official website of the National Institutes of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR).
		TRICARE Retiree Dental Program - Information about the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program and everything you need to enroll is on this web site.
Deployment		DeploymentLINK: Office of the Special Assistant for Military Deployment - Part of their mission is to foster actions to protect the health of all those involved in deployments.
		The MILPER Message Index provides procedural guidance and information to the field user.
		US Army Reserve Mobilization Guide - This guide is provided to help Soldiers and their Families effectively manage their affairs when the Soldier or their unit is mobilized.
Disabilities		Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - The nation's foremost consumer protection agency.
		Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Provides health insurance for over 74 million Americans through Medicare, Medicaid and Child Health.
		Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - People with Disabilities page. Laws, accessibility info, etc.
		Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) - Complete, well-organized official IDEA site. Download the bill, read updates, news, etc.
		National Council on Disability - An independent federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress on issues affecting 54 million Americans with disabilities.
		National Institute on Disability & Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) - Conducts comprehensive and coordinated programs of research and related activities to maximize the full inclusion, social integration, employment, and independent living of disabled individuals of all ages.
		Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) - Supports programs that assist in educating children with special needs, provides for the rehabilitation of youth and adults with disabilities, and supports research to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities.
		Office of Disability Employment Policy - Provides information, training, and technical assistance to America's business leaders, organized labor, rehabilitation and service providers, advocacy organizations, Families and individuals with disabilities; reports to the President on the progress and problems of maximizing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
		Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)
		Social Security Disability Program - Manuals, forms, factsheets, contacts, etc.
		U.S. Census Bureau Data on Disability - Census Bureau data on characteristics of people with disabilities by state, metropolitan area, and county, and on employment and disability. Data are collected from the 1990 Census, the Survey of Income and Program Participation, and the March Current Population Survey.
		Women with Disabilities - General sources about critical health issues for a variety of disabilities, including physical, neurological, hearing, speech, and visual impairment. Sponsored by the US Department of Health and Human Services.
Diseases and Conditions		National Cancer Institute - The National Cancer Institute coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients.
		MEDLINEplus will direct you to information to help answer health questions. MEDLINEplus brings together, by health topic, authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), other government, non-profit and other health-related organizations. Preformulated MEDLINE searches are included in MEDLINEplus and give easy access to the medical research literature.
		USAMRIID - The United States Army Medical Research Institute for Infectious Diseases.
		Administration on Aging: Alzheimer's Resource Room - A guide to resources on the Internet related to AD and dementia. Has links to discussion groups, email lists, and info about research in the U.S. and other countries.
		National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - (NIAID) National Institutes of Health
		National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders - The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders is a part of the National Institutes of Health. NIDCD supports and conducts research in, and distributes information on, the disorders of human communication, including hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language.
		Clinical Trials
		Testicular Cancer: Survival High with Early Treatment - In men aged 15 to 34, testicular cancer ranks as the most common cancer.
		Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases - Patient information on a variety of endocrine disorders.
		NIDDK Health Information: Digestive Diseases - A collection of publications for all types of digestive disorders from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
		Genetic Disease Information - Guide for people searching for information about genetic diseases, chromosome defects, gene testing, and genetic counseling.
		OMIM Home Page -- Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man - This is a database of genes and genetic disorders complete with text, pictures and references.
		Women and Heart Disease - An atlas featuring US national and state maps of heart disease mortality among women.
		National Center for Infectious Diseases - A large, searchable database of articles about diseases; resources for scientists, physicians, travelers; publications; training programs.
		Age-Related Macular Degeneration - National Institutes of Health. Status of Research. Prevalence in the U.S. elder population, and current research.
		Pick's Disease - Good description of Pick's disease ( a fronto-temporal dementia); overview by the National Institutes of Health.
		Boning Up on Osteoporosis - Article by Carolyn J. Strange examining some things will help to lessen the effects of osteoporosis, and reduce its severity.
		NIAMS - The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), one of the research institutes of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is the major Federal organization supporting research on bone diseases, including osteoporosis. Its Web site includes publications on bone diseases, information about grants and clinical trials, meeting notices, and general information about the Institute and its work.
		Campylobacter Information - Frequently asked questions about Campylobacter from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
		Office of Rare Diseases - Information on more than 6000 rare diseases, including current research, publications from scientific and medical journals, completed research, ongoing studies, and patient support groups.
		Sleep Disorders  - A selection of sites provided by the U.S. National Library of Medicine (Medline Plus).
		The Dangers of Alcohol and Sleep - Alcohol Alert No. 41-1998- Paper discussing the effects of alcohol on sleep (US National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism).
		Drowsy Driving and Automobile Crashes - NHLBI report dealing with combating drowsy driving.
		National Institute of Health - Sleep Information for Patients - Facts about sleep disorders and treatment from the National Institute of Health National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Covers sleepiness, insomnia, sleep apnea and narcolepsy.
		National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) - This site provides a variety of information on stroke and other neurological problems, as well as numerous pages on basic sleep and sleep disorders - best found using the search facility on the front page.
		NIDDK Health Information: Urologic Diseases - Online information relating to urological disorders.
		TPA Approval -- Blood Clot Dissolver - The FDA release from 1987 describing the "clot busting drug" used to prevent damage from stroke if used quickly enough.
Education		CHID - Combined Health Information Database - CHID is a database produced by health-related agencies of the Federal Government. This database provides titles, abstracts, and availability information for health information and health education resources. The value of this database is that it lists a wealth of education materials and program descriptions that are not indexed elsewhere.
		USACHPPM News and Publications - Public Affairs Office, Chppm Today - (Published Quarterly), The Sentinel and USACHPPM News Bulletins. Also contains Fact Sheets, medical technical bulletins and technical guides and Medical Planning Synopses Documents.
		FirstGov for Science - Science.gov is the gateway to reliable information about science and technology from across Federal government organizations.
		Healthfinder - A "gateway" website for health and human services information from the US Government. Healthfinder can lead you to selected online publications, clearinghouses, databases, web sites, and support and self-help groups, as well as the government agencies and not-for-profit organizations.
		National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) - Contains links to the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP), National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC), National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC), National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC), and the Weight-control Information Network (WIN).
		National Institutes of Health (NIH) - This is the official web site of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), one of the world's foremost medical research centers. An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the NIH is the Federal focal point for health research.
		National Institutes of Health, Office of Rare Diseases - Here you can find information on more than 6000 rare diseases, including current research, publications from scientific and medical journals, completed research, ongoing studies, and patient support groups.
		National Library of Medicine (NLM) - The National Library of Medicine (NLM), on the campus of NIH in Bethesda, Maryland, is the world's largest medical library. The collections stand at 5 million items--books, journals, technical reports, manuscripts, microfilms, photographs and images.
		PubMed - NLM's search service to access the 9 million citations in MEDLINE and Pre-MEDLINE (with links to participating online journals), and other related databases.
		U. S. Public Health Service - "This web site is designed to help people learn more about public health and about the PHS during its Bicentennial year."
Emergency Services		Highway Safety Programs - Programs for EMS providers.
		A Leadership Guide To Quality Improvement - A leadership guide to quality improvement in Emergency Medical Services.
		PubMed - Search system provides access to the PubMed database of bibliographic information, which is drawn primarily from MEDLINE and PREMEDLINE.
		Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site - REAC/TS trains, consults, or assists in response to all types of radiation accidents or incidents.
		Emergency Medical Services - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - EMS Division.
		FEMA: Federal Emergency Management Agency - Disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery, education, and references.
		United States Fire Administration - This site provides information on fire data, safety, prevention, public education, technology and training.
		USFA - National Fire Academy - This site provides information on fire training courses and programs offered to fire service personnel.
Financing of Health Care		Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Provides health insurance for over 74 million Americans through Medicare, Medicaid and Child Health.
Medical NBC		Medical NBC Online Information Server - This server exists to provide a distributed learning and reference source for medical Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical information. While the system is being developed for U.S. Army medical personnel, the site will be available to any medical practitioner with access to the Internet.
		Defense Threat Reduction Agency - The mission of DTRA is to reduce the threat to the United States and its allies from nuclear, biological, chemical (NBC), conventional and special weapons.
Medicine		The Center of Excellence for Medical Multimedia - The U.S. Air Force Surgeon General's patient education initiative.
		Medicine and the New Genetics - An overview of genomics and medicine highlighting the areas of gene testing, genetic counseling, current research, disease-specific information, continuing medical education, publications, and professional societies.
		North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System - Internet home page of the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System.
		Emerging Infectious Diseases
		National Institute on Aging (NIA) - The NIA is one of the National Institutes of Health. It promotes healthy aging by conducting and supporting biomedical, social, and behavioral research and public education. Topics addressed include: menopause, exercise, Alzheimer's, and cardiovascular diseases.
		Testimony on DES - Stephanie Kanarek's testimony before the US House Judiciary Committee on the effects of diethylstilbestrol.
		FDA Drug Approvals List - Updated weekly as a service by CDER's Division of Data Management and Services.
		Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics Software Server - On this server you will find a repository of NONMEM routines, other PK/PD software, computer controlled drug administration programs, and simulation programs.
		The National Center for Health Statistics  - If you need health statistics this is the place to start.
		Radiology Desktop - USUHS Radiology and Nuclear Medicine - Department of Radiology of the School of Medicine of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland.
		Medical Factoids - Medical Factoids Medical Trivia Mnemonics Medical Database Radiology Image Database.
Men's Health		Erectile Dysfunction - National Kidney and Urologic Disease Clearing House - Fact sheet including illustrated information on the physiology of erection, causes of impotence, diagnosis, treatment and anticipated future treatment developments.
Mental Health		National Institute of Mental Health - Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of various mental illnesses. Included are brochures and information sheets, reports, press releases, fact sheets, and other educational materials.
		Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration - SAMHSA - Government resources on addiction and recovery issues. On this site, there is also information on kids and a separate section for Veterans and their Families.
		Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General - The first US Surgeon General's report on mental health reveals that nearly half of all Americans who have a severe mental illness fail to seek treatment.
		NIMH - Office of Science Policy, Planning, and Communications - Policy and Program Planning division of the National Institute of Mental Health.
Nursing		Peace Corps  - Peace Corps volunteers travel overseas and make real differences in the lives of real people. Find out how to apply, explore the world, read volunteer stories, access global education resources, and have fun at Kids World.
		Images from the History of Medicine - Archives of the National Library of Medicine.
Nutrition		Nutrient Data Laboratory - Search the USDA Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, for nutrition information.
		Nutrient Data Laboratory Food Composition Data - Downloadable data sets prepared by the USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory with nutrient values of foods.
		Soar - Searchable Online Archive of Recipes - Contains a huge database of recipes including special diet categories for restricted and special diets.
Occupational Health & Safety		Bloodborne pathogens. - 1910.1030 - OSHA Safety and Health, OSHA Regulations (Standards - 29 CFR) Bloodborne pathogens. - 1910.1030
		Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Home Page
		Hepatitis Branch of the CDC - Learn the signs and symptoms, rates of infection, and how to control the spread of Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E.
		FEMA: Federal Emergency Management Agency - Agency of the US government tasked with Disaster Mitigation, Preparedness, Response & Recovery planning.
		Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Links - NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
		Occupational Safety & Health Administration - If you have questions of occupational health or safety, this is the place to begin.
		National Toxicology Program - 11th Annual Report on Carcinogens - As part of the National Institutes of Health, the National Toxicology Program produces an annual report which lists known and suspected carcinogens.
		Laser Precautions and Safety at Berkeley Labs - Somewhat technical document, but has good information about laser safety and the risks of various classes of lasers.
		FDA Issues Warning On Misuse of Laser Pointers - These products are generally safe when used as intended by teachers and lecturers to highlight areas on a chart or screen. However, recent price reductions have led to wider marketing, and FDA is concerned about the promotion and use of these products as children's toys. (December 18, 1997)
Organizations		Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Provides health insurance for over 74 million Americans through Medicare, Medicaid and Child Health.
		National Center for Environmental Health - Prevents or controls those diseases, birth defects, disabilities, or deaths that result from interactions between people and their environment.
		U.S. Centers for Disease Control - U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
		U.S. Office of Public Health and Science - Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Pharmacies		Naval Medical Center Portsmouth's Pharmacy Department - Services and information.
		Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) - 1997 CERCLA Priority List of Hazardous Substances which are determined to pose the most significant potential threat to human health due to their known or suspected toxicity and potential for human exposure.
Products and Shopping		Buying Medical Products Online - Information for consumers from the US Food and Drug Administration. How to determine if a site is legitimate; how to spot health fraud; and how to report fraudulent sites.
Resources		Combined Health Information Database - A database produced by health-related agencies of the Federal Government. Provides titles, abstracts, and availability information for health information and health education resources.
		Internal Revenue Service - A wealth of information related to taxation.
		National Institutes of Health -- Health Information Index - Main consumer health information page for the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Seniors		Administration on Aging - Comprehensive information and resources on aging.
		National Institute On Aging Age Page: Medicines: Use Them Safely - Tips on effective use of medications in the elderly.
		Corporation for National Service: Senior Corps - list of volunteer programs compiled by Senior Corps, a national service program for the newly retired.
		Eating Well as We Age - The Food and Drug Administration. Problems, solutions, nutrition facts.
		Elderly Nutrition Program - Administration on Aging - Provides for congregate (group) and home-delivered meals.
		Elderly Nutrition Programs - More than a meal, celebrating the Older Americans Act, information for the 30th anniversary of its inception.
		Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality - Aimed at health practitioners and cited by the American Geriatrics Society.
		U.S. Consumer Gateway - Aging and eldercare links. Information topics include Hearing Aids, and Health Care.
Senses		NIDCD Health Information on Smell and Taste Disorders - A basic introduction to smell and taste disorders.
		Taste and Smell Loss: Risk for Disease? - A reduced, distorted, or lost sense of taste or smell represent serious risk factors for heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and other illnesses that require adherence to specific dietary regimens.
Substance Abuse		Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment - A Research-Based Guide  - A comprehensive primer from the National Institute of Drug Abuse on treatment approaches to drug addiction.
		NIAAA - National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism supports and conducts biomedical and behavioral research on the causes, consequences, treatment, and prevention of alcoholism and alcohol-related problems.
		National Institute on Drug Abuse - The mission of NIDA is to lead the Nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction.
		Office of National Drug Control Policy - ONDCP features White House Drug Policy initiatives, programs, and publications. Find Drug Czar Barry R. McCaffrey's speeches, testimony and press releases. Outlines National Drug Control Strategy goals.
		Street Terms: Drugs and the Drug Trade - Slang names and street terms for frequently abused drugs.
		CDC's TIPS - Comparison of Advertising and Brand Preference - 1993 - Center for Disease Control lists how much the tobacco industry spends to advertise each of its top cigarette brands, what percentage of the adult market each brand gets, and what percentage of the kid market.
		FDA Children & Tobacco Compliance Checker - Searchable database shows which retailers did and didn't sell tobacco to kids.
		National Institute on Drug Abuse - The mission of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is to lead the Nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction.
		Smokefree.gov - Smokefree.gov is intended to help you or someone you care about quit smoking. It is a collaboration between the National Cancer Institute, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Office on Smoking and Health, and American Cancer Society.
Support Groups		CDC's TIPS: Tobacco Information and Prevention Source - Information covering tobacco-related issues and statistics. There are also sections dedicated to youth.
		National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC)
Teen Health		Marijuana: Facts for Teens - From The National Institute on Drug Abuse, information about marijuana use.
		Health Information for Teens - From the magazine FDA Consumer, articles with important health information for teens.
		TIPS 4 Youth - The Office on Smoking and Health is responsible for leading and coordinating strategic efforts aimed at preventing tobacco use among youth, promoting smoking cessation among youth and adults, protecting nonsmokers from environmental tobacco smoke, and eliminating tobacco-related health disparities.
Women's Health		Office of Women's Health, U.S. Public Health Service - A US Government agency promoting research, information, and service to women's health. The site contains extensive information in a FAQ section about many aspects of women's health.
		Menopause and Bladder Control - Some women have bladder control problems after they stop having periods (menopause or change of life).
		Women and Nutrition - A Menu of Special Needs - Article from FDA Consumer about women's nutritional requirements.
		The Pap Test: Questions and Answers - the National Cancer Institute
		Women's Reproductive Health - Factsheets from the Centers for Disease Control about hysterectomy, infertility, sexually transmitted disease and the effects of workplace hazards on reproductive health.
		FDA Information for Women - Comprehensive site on FDA information relating to food, drugs and cosmetics in relation to women's health.
		National Women's Health Information Center - A "one-stop gateway for women seeking health information" sponsored by the US Department of Health and Human Services.
		Physical Activity and Health: Women - Surgeon General's report on the beneficial effects of physical activity on women's health.
		National Cancer Institute: Breast Cancer - The National Cancer Institute coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients.