Lower
Extremity Amputation Prevention Program Comprehensive
prevention program that can reduce lower extremity amputations
in individuals with diabetes mellitus, Hansen's disease,
or any condition that results in loss of protective
sensation in the feet.
United
Amputee Services
Volunteer run, non-profit organization that provides
support and education to amputees.
ASBESTOS RESOURCESCoalition
for Asbestos Resolution
The Coalition
for Asbestos Resolution is committed to ensuring that
all asbestos victims - whether they are sick now or
get sick in the future - receive prompt, fair compensation.
Mason
Contractors Assn. Of America
The Mason Contractors
Association of America is the only trade association
which represents the needs of the industry mason contractors.
National
Roofing Contractors Assn. The National
Roofing Contractors Association was formed to preserve
and promote the art of roofing application.
National
Assn. Of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Dedicated to
the promotion, advancement, education, and training
of the industry, for the protection of our environment
and the health, safety, and comfort of society.
AUTISM RESOURCESMedline's
Autism Site This
is a fine starting point for the National Institute
of Health's many sites and services on immunization
issues. Since it is a Medline site, it also connects
to searches for scientific articles.
National
Institute of Mental Health The
branches of the National Institutes of Health with the
most
involvement in autism issues and research funding.
"What
about Mercury? Gertting Thimerosal out of Vaccines."
A good recent article by Lisa Regan, is available at
the website for Mothering magazine. Go to www.mothering.com,
click on "Recent Articles" on the left hand
side of the screen, then scroll down to "Selected
Articles from Issue 105, March/April 2001"
Birth
Psychology This
site provides information on life before birth, birth
traumas & resolutions, as well as literature in
birth psychology.
Cerebral
Institute of Discovery Research
Institute seeks to help those with cerebral palsy. Features
neurological links, product information and research
resources.
Infinitec Corporation
created by the United Cerebral Palsy Association that
brings assistive technology to people with disabilities
of all types at a reduced cost. Includes an extensive
resource guide.
NDSA - National Disability Sports Alliance Provides
quality sports programs for individuals with cerebral
palsy, traumatic brain injuries and stroke survivors.
Includes camps and a calendar of events.
Peristats Collection
of data on newborn baby health is organized by state
and county. Learn about birth and mortality rates, or
compare statistics from different areas.
Rainbowbody Wholistic
website that offers links and articles to trauma studies,
child development, and wholistic body/mind integrative
practices.
UCP
Net This
cerebral palsy association provides education and research
services to people with disabilities, their families,
the public and other organizations. Find programs
such as therapy, assistive technology training, social/recreational,
community living and employment.
ENVIRONMENTAL LINKSEnvironmental
Information Association A non-profit
organization dedicated to providing environmental information
to individuals, members, and industry. They specialize
in the dissemination of information about the abatement
of Asbestos and Lead Based Paint, and about Safety and
Health Issues, Analytical Issues, and Environmental
Site Assessments.
Friends
of the Earth Friends of
the Earth is a national environmental organization dedicated
to preserving the health and diversity of the planet
for future generations. As the largest international
environmental network in the world with affiliates in
63 countries, Friends of the Earth empowers citizens
to have an influential voice in decisions affecting
their environment.
America
the Beautiful Fund America the
Beautiful Fund now provides support and direction to
volunteer community projects in all 50 states operating
as a clearinghouse of ideas for thousands of community
projects and as a catalyst for new ones.
Greenpeace
U.S.A. Greenpeace
is an independent campaigning organization that uses
non-violent, creative confrontation to expose global
environmental problems, and to force solutions that
are essential to a green and peaceful future.
American
College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine The world's
largest organization of occupational and environmental
physicians, ACOEM is dedicated to promoting and protecting
the health of workers through preventive services, clinical
care, research, and educational programs.
Kids
for a Clean Environment Helps children
who wanted to learn more about the world in which they
live, provide a way for children to be involved in the
protection of nature and connect children with other
children who shared their concerns about global environmental
issues.
GUN CONTROLHand
Gun Control, Inc. Public citizens'
lobby working for legislative controls and governmental
regulations on the manufacture, importation, sale, transfer,
and civilian possession of guns. Complies up-to-date
information on the gun issue, including approaches,
statistics, legislation, and research.
Coalition
to Stop Gun Violence National educational,
professional, and religious organizations, united to
seek a ban on the private sale and possession of handguns
in America.
Ceasefire
Oregon Building safe
and healthy communities free from gun violence.
WHISTLE BLOWERSNational
Whistleblower Center The National
Whistleblower Center is a nonprofit, tax exempt educational
and advocacy organization committed to environmental
protection, nuclear safety, civil rights, government
accountability and protecting the rights of employee
whistleblowers.
DIABETESAmerican
Diabetes Assn. The American
Diabetes Association funds research, publishes scientific
findings, provides information and other services to
people with diabetes, their families, health care professionals
and the public and advocates for scientific research
and for the rights of people with diabetes.
Diabetes
Research Institute The Diabetes
Research Institute (DRI) is an international center
dedicated exclusively to the cure and treatment of diabetes.
The result of parents of children with diabetes who
banded together more than twenty-five years ago to focus
scientific attention on this disease, the DRI today
stands as a world leader in innovative cure-related
research.
MedicAlert
Foundation MedicAlert
Foundation, the nation's leading emergency medical information
service, is a nonprofit membership organization, which
has been dedicated to helping save lives since 1956.
Juvenile
Diabetes Foundation International The Juvenile
Diabetes Foundation International (JDF) is the world’s
leading nonprofit, non-governmental funder of diabetes
research. Founded in 1970 by parents of children with
diabetes, JDF’s mission is to find a cure for diabetes
and its complications through the support of research.
Diabetes
Online Journal An online
journal that publishes original research about the physiology
and pathophysiology of diabetes. Emphasis is on investigative
reports focusing on areas such as the pathogenesis of
diabetes and its complications, normal and pathological
pancreatic islet function and intermediary metabolism,
pharmacological mechanisms of drug and hormone action,
and biochemical and molecular aspects of normal and
abnormal biological processes.
Diabetes
Self-Management Provides news,
facts, and advice to help diabetics maintain their well-being
and make informed decisions regarding their health.
Serves as a teaching tool for physicians and diabetes
educators and covers hypertension, heart disease, cholesterol,
obesity and weight loss, Medicare and Medicaid, as well
as the medications used to treat many of these conditions.
PHEN-FENFood
and Drug Administration It is the
FDA's job to see that the food we eat is safe and wholesome,
the cosmetics we use won't hurt us, the medicines and
medical devices we use are safe and effective, and that
radiation-emitting products such as microwave ovens
won't do us harm. Feed and drugs for pets and farm animals
also come under FDA scrutiny. FDA also ensures that
all of these products are labeled truthfully with the
information that people need to use them properly.
Weight
Watchers International
The Weight
Watchers plan gives the support needed to learn good
habits, shed pounds, and become more fit and healthy.
Calorie
Control Council
The Calorie
Control Council is an international non-profit association
representing the low-calorie and reduced-fat food and
beverage industry.
FEDERAL & STATE GOVERNMENT LINKSAgency
for health Care Policy and Research Practical health
care information, research etc. to help consumers make
informed decisions about health care issues.
Center
for Disease Control To promote
health and quality of life by preventing and controlling
disease, injury, and disability.
Consumer.gov "One stop"
web site to access multiple federal consumer information
resources. Information contributed by the consumer Product
Safety Commission, Federal Trade Commission, Food and
Drug Administration, National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Consumer
Product Safety Commission CPSC, an independent
Federal regulatory agency, helps keep American families
safe by reducing the risk of injury or death from consumer
products.
Food and Drug
Administration It is the
FDA's job to see that the food we eat is safe and wholesome,
the cosmetics we use won't hurt us, the medicines and
medical devices we use are safe and effective, and that
radiation-emitting products such as microwave ovens
won't do us harm. Feed and drugs for pets and farm animals
also come under FDA scrutiny. FDA also ensures that
all of these products are labeled truthfully with the
information that people need to use them properly.
HealthFinder A gateway site
to help consumers find health and human services information
quickly. It includes links to more than 1,250 sites
including government, university and other consumer
health resources.
National
Institute Health Access point
to the consumer health resources of the National Institutes
of Health.
NURSING HOME RESOURCESNational
Citizens Coalition for Nursing Home Reform NCCNHR provides
information and leadership on federal and state regulatory
and legislative policy development and models and strategies
to improve nursing home care and life for residents.
ELECTRICALAmerican
National Standards Institute ANSI
online provides convenient access to timely and relevant
information on the ANSI Federation and the latest national
and international standards - related activities.
American
Society of Safety Engineers - ASSE Founded
in 1911, this is the oldest and largest professional
safety organization. Its members manage, supervise,
and consult on safety, health and environmental issues
in industry, insurance, government and education.
American
Society for Testing and Materials - ASTM ASTM
standards serve as the basis for manufacturing, procurement,
and regulatory activities. They provide standards that
are accepted and used in research and development, product
testing, quality systems and commercial transactions
around the world.
Consumer
Product Safety Commission - CPSC CPSC protects the public against
unreasonable risks of injuries associated with consumer products. Search
recalls, report unsafe products.
Electrical
Generating Systems Association The
association provides many services to the onsite power
industry. Source of information on education and training,
promotes professionalism, communication and international
cooperation. Also develops performance standards for
onsite power technology.
Electronic
Industries Association National
trade organization that includes the full spectrum of
U.S. manufacturers representing more than 80% of the
electronics industry.
Environmental
Protection Agency - EPA The
EPA is responsible for protecting human health and to
safeguard the natural environment. Browse site to find
info on laws and regulations, educational resources,
and programs.
International
Association of Electrical Inspectors This
not-for-profit educational organization which cooperates
in the formulation and uniform application of standards
for the safe installation and use of electricity and
collecting and disseminating relative information.
National
Electrical Manufacturers Association - NEMA Provides
a forum for the standardization of electrical equipment,
enabling consumers to select from a range of safe, effective
and compatible electrical products.
LABOR RELATIONSNational
Labor Relations Board Professional Association The NLRB is
an independent Federal agency created in 1935 to enforce
the National Labor Relations Act. They conduct secret-ballot
elections to determine whether employees want union
representation and they investigate and remedy unfair
labor practices by employers and unions.
Association
of Labor Relations Agencies ALRA is an
association of impartial government agencies in the
United States and Canada responsible for administering
labor-management relations laws or services.
Associated
General Contractors Assn. The voice of
the construction industry. The site keeps visitors up
to date on issues concerning the industry including
recent and pending legislation.
TOBACCOCitizens
for a Tobacco-Free Society Health and
environmental organizations; individuals concerned with
indoor air pollution caused by tobacco smoke.
Action
on Smoking and Health Action on Smoking
and Health (ASH) is a national nonprofit legal action
and educational organization fighting for the rights
of nonsmokers against the many problems of smoking.
ASH uses the tremendous power of the law to represent
nonsmokers in courts and legislative bodies and before
regulatory agencies.
Smokenders The SMOKENDERS
Program is intended to address all aspects of the smoking
problem, including physical and psychological addition,
health implications, and the many sociological factors
that cause people to smoke.
TRUCK / TRACTOR TRAILER LINKS (Tractor
Trailer Accident Resources)American
Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators - AAMVA Non
- profit organization which develops model programs
in motor vehicle administration, police traffic services
and highway safety. Its program development and research
activities provide guidelines for more effective public
service. Search for events, products and services and
news room.
American
National Standards Institute - ANSI Non-profit
organization that administers and coordinates the U.S.
voluntary standardization and conformity assessment
system. Library and databases are available as well
as list of services, standards information, events and
membership.
American
Society of Safety Engineers - ASSE Founded
in 1911, this is the oldest and largest professional
safety organization. Its members manage, supervise,
and consult on safety, health and environmental issues
in industry, insurance, government and education.
American
Society for Testing Materials - ASTM Provides
a global forum for the development and publication of
voluntary consensus standards for materials, products,
systems and services. ASTM standards serve as the basis
for manufacturing, procurement and regulatory activities.
Department
of Transportation - DOT Search
this site to find information about the departments
organizations, their initiatives, reports and publications,
also has related links and library resources.
Federal
Highway Administration - FHWA The
FHWA is a part of the Department of Transportation,
their job is to enhance the country's economic vitality,
quality of life and environment through proactive leadership,
innovation, and service excellence.
Tractor Trailer Accidents Dedicated experienced lawyers who can handle the complexities of catastrophic tractor-trailer accidents anywhere in the United States.
PPH (PRIMARY PULMONARY HYPERTENSION )www.phcentral.org This
is a definitive internet source for Pulmonary Hypertension
patients, caregivers and medical professionals. The
site contains comprehensive information on the disease
and related issues including legislation information,
financial and insurance issues, as well as information
on both on-line and other support groups.
www.mayo.edu This
site, developed by the Mayo Clinic, provides extensive
health and medical information on all diseases and conditions
including those related to Pulmonary Hypertension. Patients
can also find alternate internet medical resource links
to other health related web sites.
www.nejm.org The
New England Journal of Medicine's home site containing
journal articles, policy reports and editorials as well
as other published articles of interest on all medical
conditions, including Pulmonary Hypertension. User options
include a paid subscription to the Journal web site
or free access to original and special articles six
months after publication.
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