Health Links

1. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
   http://www.dhhs.gov
   A Federal Department.  This site will provide public health information on many public health issues, medical research, food and drug safety, and prevention of infectious diseases.
2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
   http://www.cdc.gov
   One of eight Federal Public HEALTH Agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services.  This site provides statistics and general information on prevention and control of disease, injury, and disability.
3. National Institutes of Health
   http://www.nih.gov
   One of eight Federal Public Health Agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services that is comprised of twenty-five separate Institutes and Centers.  This site provides information on federally funded health related research.  These diverse subjects covered by this research include aging, deafness, drug abuse, child health, and mental health.
4. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
   http://www.epa.gov/
   A Federal Agency created to consolidate Federal Government Environmental Regulatory activities under one jurisdiction.  This site will provide information on this agency's history, accomplishments, present Frederic environmental policies, and future goals.
5. State of New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
   http://www.state.nj.us/health/
   A State Department that oversees the dispensation of Public health throughout the State of New Jersey. This site will provide immediate information on current public health issues such as Lyme Disease and West Nile Encephalitis.
6. State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
   http://www.state.nj.us/dep/
   A State Department that provides environmental regulation and eductatio throughout the State of New Jersey.  This site will give you information on diverse subjects such as wildlife management, air quality management, and land use management.
7. Cener for Science in the Pulic Interest
   http://www.cspinet.org/
   A nonprofit education an advocacy organization that focuses on food supply safety and problems associated with alcohlic beverages.  This site provides informaion on nutrition, food additives and new food products.
8. Teen Health
   http://www.teenhealth.org
   Morristown Memorial Hospital's interactive health education webiste.  This site provides information on teen health by giving a visior the opportunity to eithier chat with or leave questions for MD's.  A visitor can also read the answers to questions tht ohers have asked.
9. The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
   http://www.health.org
   A servie of The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration, which is an agency of the US Department of Health and Human services.  This site is a great resource for information on alcoholism and drug abuse.  It also provides useful links t other related agencies.
10. On Health
    http://www.onhealth.com
    An on-line personal health service that provides current information and interactive areas.
11. Mayo Clinic Health Oasis
    http://www.mayohealth.org
    The on-line health education site for the Mayo Clinic.  This site provides health information on subjects such as cancer, Alzheimer's Disease, and nutrition.
12. The American Dietetic Association
    http://www.eatright.org
    A professional organizatin for Registered Dieticians.  This site provides information on proper nutrition and general health.
13. National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign
    http://www.mediacampaign.org
    The media site for th White House Office of Natioal Drug Control Policy.  This site provies information on helping young peple reject illicit drugs.
14. American Industrial Hygiene Association
    http://www.aiha.org
    A professional organization for Industria Hygienists.  Ths site provides information on idenifying and work relaed sickns and illness.

 

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