Federal Department of Health and Human
Services (DHHS)
www.dhhs.gov (includes agencies listed
immediately below)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".
Health and
Resources Services Administration (HRSA)
Has information on primary medical care, including rural health
programs, maternal child health programs, Indian Health Service
Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Programs for prevention and treatment of substance abuse problems and
mental health issues.
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.
Healthfinder
Provides assistance to the public with any type of questions about
health and/or medicine.
Federal Health Goals and Objectives
Features public health goals and objectives for the U.S. through 2010.
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