American Public Health Association

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Alphabetically lists information for diseases and health conditions. Emphasizes prevention of chronic and acute diseases. Posts public health hoaxes and "urban legends".

Federal Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

(includes agencies listed immediately below)

Federal Health Goals and Objectives

Features public health goals and objectives for the U.S. through 2010.

Health and Resources Services Administration (HRSA)

Has information on primary medical care, including rural health programs, maternal child health programs, Indian Health Service

Healthfinder

Provides assistance to the public with any type of questions about health and/or medicine.

National Environmental Health Association

National Institute of Health (NIH)

Oversees many smaller agencies that perform medical and health research. Also oversees the National Library of Medicine which has an on-line medical dictionary.

Nebraska Health and Human Services System

Features governmental health alerts, directories, and contacts for Nebraska Public Health

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHS

Programs for prevention and treatment of substance abuse problems and mental health issues.