Research Guides: Consumer Health Guide: Agencies & Organizations

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Hector R. Perez-Gilbe

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Government Agencies

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
AHRQ is the lead Federal agency charged with improving the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care for all Americans.

General health and medical U.S. Government agencies:

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) is a federal public health agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the 13 major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which is the principal agency in the United States government for protecting health and safety.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is the federal agency responsible for administering the Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP, HIPAA, CLIA, and several other health-related programs.
Health Resources and Services Administration
Health Resources and Services Administration, as part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary health care service agency of the Federal Government.
National Institutes of Health
National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary Federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research.
Office of Public Health and Science
Office of Public Health and Science (OPHS) is under the direction of the Assistant Secretary for Health (ASH), who serves as the Secretary's primary advisor on matters involving the nation's public health.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Department of the Federal government provides information aimed at leading America to better health, safety, and well-being. Topics covered include: diseases & conditions, safety & wellness, drug and food information.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is one of the nation's oldest and most respected consumer protection agencies.
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FDA's mission is: to promote and protect the public health by helping safe and effective products reach the market in a timely way, to monitor products for continued safety after they are in use, and to help the public get the accurate, science-based information needed to improve health.

Organizations

American Academy of Dermatology
Includes a “Find a Dermatologist” directory, news, and sidebar links to special pages of extensive information on the most common skin conditions.
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The American Academy of Dermatology is the largest, most influential and most representative of all dermatologic associations. With a membership of more than 14,000, it represents virtually all practicing dermatologists in the United States.

Miscellaneous Healthcare Organizations:

American Council for Headache Education Site aims to empower and inform headache sufferers about the various causes and treatments of headaches so that an effective therapy can be achieved to aid them in achieving a better quality of life.
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The American Council for Headache Education (ACHE) is a nonprofit patient-health professional partnership dedicated to advancing the treatment and management of headache and to raising the public awareness of headache as a valid, biologically based illness.
American Heart Association Resources for healthcare professionals include: guidelines, clinical updates, scientific councils, continuing education, conference calendar, publications and statistics.
American Liver Foundation Nonprofit organization that promotes liver health and disease prevention. ALF provides research, education and advocacy for those affected by liver-related diseases, including hepatitis.
American Lung Association Oldest voluntary health organization in the United States. The American Lung Association fights lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental health.
Arthritis Foundation Only national not-for-profit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions with advocacy, programs, services and research.
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America Site provides practical information, community based services and support through a national network of chapters and support groups.
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The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), a not-for-profit organization founded in 1953, is the leading patient organization for people with asthma and allergies. AAFA develops health education, organizes state and national advocacy efforts and funds research to find better treatments and cures.
National Organization for Rare Disorders Unique federation of voluntary health organizations dedicated to helping people with rare "orphan" diseases and assisting the organizations that serve them.
National Stroke Association NSA’s mission includes lowering the incidence and impact of stroke and educating both healthcare professionals and the general public.
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The National Stroke Association (NSA) is the only national organization in the United States that focuses 100% of its efforts on stroke.
Your Disease Risk Site collects the latest scientific evidence on disease risk factors into one easy-to-use tool and allows users to find out their risk of developing any of the five most important diseases in the United States.
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Personalized tips for preventing diseases are also recommended based on one’s own risk factors.

Site sponsored by Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine.

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