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FW: HHS Web Pages
Hello Radsafe members,
I am forwarding this listing of Web Pages from the Department
of Health and Human Services. They may be of interest to you.
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H H S F A C T S H E E T
July 8, 1997 Contact: HHS Press Office
(202) 690-6343
HHS CONSUMER HEALTH INFORMATION WEB SITES
With more than 60 central World Wide Web sites on eight
separate Web domains, the Department of Health and Human Services
presents one of the richest and most reliable sources of information
on the Internet. HHS documents on the Web include information on
health and social issues, research-related data, and access to HHS
services, including interactive sites.
For health information especially, the HHS sites are a unique
resource. Consumers and professionals alike can find extensive
health information, including data which is produced or supported by
HHS agencies, as well as links to other information from sources
that have been found reliable by HHS experts. It has been estimated
that more than 10,000 health-related sites are on the Web. HHS Web
sites and gateways can shorten searches and produce reliable
information.
Major HHS health information Web sites include:
HEALTHFINDER, http://www.healthfinder.gov -- A gateway site
to help consumers find health and human services information
quickly. HEALTHFINDER includes links to more than 1,250 Web sites,
including more than 250 federal sites and 1,000 state, local, not-
for-profit, university and other consumer health resources. Topics
are organized in a subject index. With more than 7 million hits in
its first two months of operations, HEALTHFINDER is currently rated
fifth among consumers' favorite Web sites on the "Web 100" list.
MEDLINE, http://www.nlm.nih.gov -- The world's most extensive
collection of published medical information, coordinated by the
National Library of Medicine. Originally designed primarily for
health professionals and researchers, MEDLINE is also valuable for
students and for those seeking more specific information about
health conditions, research and treatment. Free access to MEDLINE
was initiated June 26. "PubMed," a free on-line service, will
provide direct Web links between MEDLINE abstracts and the
publishers of full-text articles.
NIH HEALTH INFORMATION PAGE, http://www.nih.gov/health/ --
Provides a single access point to the consumer health information
resources of the National Institutes of Health, including the NIH
Health Information Index, NIH publications and clearinghouses and
the Combined Health Information Database.
Some other HHS consumer health information sites of special
interest include:
CANCERNET, http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov -- Provides up-to-
date, accurate medical information on cancer. Also contains a
directory of genetic counselors, physicians, geneticists and nurses
who have expertise in counseling about familial risk and genetic
testing for cancer. More cancer information is also available from
the National Cancer Institute (http://rex.nci.nih.gov)
MAMMOGRAPHY, http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/faclist.html -- Listing of
facilities providing mammography which are certified by the Food and
Drug Administration as meeting baseline quality standards. The list
is searchable by area or zip code.
IMMUNIZATION, http://www.cdc.gov/nip/home.htm -- Answers
frequently-asked questions about childhood immunization, including
current recommendations on what shots children need and when.
TRAVELERS INFORMATION, http://www.cdc.gov/travel/travel.htm --
Provides international travelers with current information on disease
outbreaks and health issues. Includes information on recommended
vaccinations, and links to CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program for
sanitation inspections on international cruise ships.
TREATMENT FINDINGS, http://www.ahcpr.gov -- HHS' Agency for
Health Care Policy and Research provides data to help consumers make
informed health care decisions about specific health conditions,
prescriptions and other treatment issues. The site offers research
results on what has been found to work best.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE, http://www.samhsa.gov -- Information about
substance abuse treatment and prevention. In addition, the National
Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information is found at
http://www.health.org, and background on research is available from
the National Institute on Drug Abuse (http://www.nida.nih.gov) and
the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
(http://www.niaaa.nih.gov).
AGING, http://www.nih.gov/nia -- Information from the National
Institute on Aging regarding a wide range of topics, from specific
diseases or health conditions to treatments and research. In
addition, specific information from NIA about Alzheimers Disease is
available (http://www.alzheimers.org/adear). Information about
aging services and care is available from HHS' Administration on
Aging (http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov/elderpage.html), and information
about Medicare is available from HHS' Health Care Finaning
Administration (http://www.hcfa.gov).
KEY HHS WEB ADDRESSES
Department of Health and Human Services - www.hhs.gov
Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR) - www.ahcpr.gov
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - www.cdc.gov
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - www.fda.gov
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) -
www.hrsa.dhhs.gov
Indian Health Service (IHS) - www.ihs.gov
National Institutes of Health (NIH) - www.nih.gov
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) -
www.samhsa.gov
Administration for Children and Families (ACF) - www.acf.dhhs.gov
Administration on Aging (AoA) - www.aoa.dhhs.gov
Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) - www.hcfa.gov
(Medicare and Medicaid)
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Forwarded by:
(Comments are those of the author and may not represent the views of NIOSH
or WESTAT)
Jason Flora/WESTAT
NIOSH HAMILTON Bldg
DSHEFS/HERB
4676 Columbia Pkwy R-44
Cincinnati, OH 45226
Voice: 513 841-4464
Fax: 513 841-4470
Email: jgf7@cdc.gov