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American Veterinary Medical Association
The AVMA is a not-for-profit association representing veterinarians working in private and corporate practice, government, industry, academia, and uniformed services throughout the United States. Its site offers a profile of the organization, reports news, and discusses advocacy issues, veterinary education and accreditation, research, and public health matters.
http://www.avma.org/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is America's leading organization in researching illnesses. This is also a great place to get detailed and reliable information on a wide variety of diseases. The website also has medical advice for travelers as well.
http://www.cdc.gov
Citizen Corps is an American organization that provides training and information on how to handle emergencies. One of the site's particular focus is confronting the challenge raised by influenza and other diseases. By entering your ZIP code, you can locate a council of the Corps nearby you.
http://www.ready.gov/citizen-corps
Digestive Disease National Coalition
DDNC, the Digestive Disease National Coalition, is a non-profit organization concerned with digestive diseases and disorders.
http://ddnc.org
Specializing in interactive health education for people of all ages, this Washington, D.C. Presents free exhibits from the College of Physicians in Philadelphia, as well as a program providing information to help people make decisions about health.
http://www.healthmedialab.com/
Health Resources and Services Adminstration
Provides access to an array of health care services offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Includes service delivery section, data index, a health care locator, condition-specified health facility directory, and health systems support section.
http://www.hrsa.gov
National Adult Protective Services Association
The National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA) is a non-profit organization created to prevent and protect victims of elder abuse. Web site also includes conference information.
http://www.napsa-now.org/
National Business Coalition on Health
Non-profit membership organization of health coalitions that focus on quality health care services through the collective action of its purchasers. Includes programs, events, products, services, library and resources.
http://www.nbch.org/
National Council on Independent Living
The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) is a non-profit organization that advances the independent living philosophy and advocates for the human rights of, and services for, people with disabilities.
http://www.ncil.org/
New England Hemophilia Association
The New England Hemophilia Association is a non-profit organization which provides information and other resources about hemophilia and other blood disorders.
http://www.newenglandhemophilia.org/
Patient Care provides Home Health care services for the infirm with live-in Home Health aide services in Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Ohio, New Jersey, and New York.
http://www.patientcare.com/
The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) is an association of people with a common interest matching technology and disability.
http://www.resna.org/
Offers publications, programs, news, research and noteworthy events as well as legislation and policy concerning healthcare perform.
http://www.rwjf.org/
Senior Veterans Care, located in Mandeville, LA, is an agency that assists eligible veterans and surviving spouses in obtaining benefits funded or subsidized by the Veterans Administration. We help our clients access non-medical in-home healthcare and assisted living programs for veterans, as well as other VA benefits. All war-period veterans and their spouses aged 65 years or more are eligible for Senior Veterans Care assistance.
https://www.seniorveterans.care/home
Institute with sinus doctors and specialists who can provides relief from sinus related problems.
http://www.setliff.com/
Here at South Shore Therapies in Weymouth, we focus on an integrative strategy to help your child with special needs reach his or her full potential. Within a welcoming environment, we work through sensory integration, speech, and occupational, listening and feeding therapy to help your child receive what he or she needs most. We approach our clients and their families with extensive understanding and a commitment to their overall happiness and wellbeing.
http://www.southshoretherapies.com/
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
This is a government agency geared toward protecting health, providing services and supporting the needy. Choose from an array of articles to read regarding the latest news and information about HHS disaster and rescue operations and many other topics.
http://www.hhs.gov
United States Fire Administration
This government agency publishes articles on fire safety including smoke alarms, residential fire sprinklers, carbon monoxide, and escape planning. The website also has statistics on fire safety. The website is also available in Spanish.
http://www.usfa.dhs.gov
United States Food and Drug Administration
The USFDA is a federal government agency charged with regulating the food and drug industries. Its site offers a variety of government publications on food safety and nutrition, foodborne illnesses, food storage, dietary supplements, and related issues. It also includes a description of laws enforced by the agency, FDA manuals and reports, and job opportunities.
http://www.fda.gov/
Provides information on policing agencies in the United States. In addition, there is a directory to sheriff’s offices, police departments and other law enforcement agencies.
http://www.usacops.com/