| Arizona_Public_Health_Association The mission of the Association is to assist in the protection and promotion of personal and environmental health. Publications and information on public health programs available. |
| Association_of_Local_Public_Health_Agencies (alPHa) A non-profit association representing public health units in Ontario, Canada. Includes publications, conferences, public health units, projects and programs and partners. |
| Association_of_State_and_Territorial_Health_Officials ASTHO - Non-profit public health organization that represents the leaders of State and Territorial health agencies. |
| Benton_Franklin_Health_Department Public health protection, prevention, promotion, information services for Benton and Franklin counties, in southeast Washington state. |
| Boston_Public_Health_Commission An independent public agency comprised of a variety of preventive health services. |
| Bureau_of_Primary_Health_Care The BPHC assures that underserved and vulnerable people get the health care they need. It is one of four Bureaus of the Health Resources and Services Administration, an agency in the Department of Hea |
| Cabarrus_Health_Alliance,_Cabarrus_County_Public_Health Providing information of the numerous services of the Public Health Authority of Cabarrus County, Kannapolis, North Carolina. |
| California_Public_Health_Association_-_North An affiliate of the American Public Health Association and works to improve the Public's Health in the State of California. |
| Canadian_Consortium_for_Health_Promotion_Research Enhances health promotion in Canada by linking research, capacity development and information dissemination. |
| Center_For_Health_Administration_Studies_-_CHAS Conducts interdisciplinary studies of local, national, and international health services delivery. Affiliate of the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration. |
| Central_Michigan_District_Health_Department Serving Arenac, Clare, Gladwin, Isabella, Osceola and Roscommon counties. |
| Cerro_Gordo_County_Department_of_Public_Health Public health services described include immunizations, STD/HIV clinic, home care, senior health clinic, environmental health, lead poisoning, radon within 14-county service area in north Iowa. |
| Community_and_Public_Health_Administration Works to assure that Core Public Health Functions and Essential Public Health Services are provided to everyone in Maryland. |
| CPHA_-_Colorado_Public_Health_Association An Association of professionals working together to assure healthy people and healthy places in Colorado. |
| Department_of_Public_Health_and_Environment_-Colorado Regulates public health and environmental protection services for the entire state. |
| European_Observatory_on_Health_Care_Systems Promotes health policy-making through analysis of the dynamics of health care systems in Europe, in partnership with WHO. |
| Food_and_Drug_Administration The Consumer Protection Agency of the U.S. Government which monitors medical devices, foods, drugs, biologics, veterinary medicine, and toxicological research. |
| Georgia_Division_of_Public_Health The central source for public health information in Georgia, with statistics, reports, local services, news, and related topics. |
| Georgia_Public_Health_Association A non-profit corporation organized for the purpose of promoting the public and personal health of the citizens of Georgia. |
| Health_and_Human_Development_Programs HHD, a private nonprofit research and development organization, works in the U.S. and around the globe to promote health and justice in many settings - schools, communities, hospitals, workplace, and |
| Health_Education_Advocate Dedicated to advocating for public health education and health promotion legislation. |
| Henry_and_Stark_County_Health_Departments Promoting public health of the counties with programs in environmental health, communicable disease, home health, health and wellness promotion, and maternal and child health. Based in Kewanee, IL. |
| The_Hospital_Infection_Society Exists to foster the scientific interests of hospital doctors who are interested in nosocomial or hospital acquired infections. |
| Illinois_Public_Health_Association Working with other allied organizations and groups to improve the health status of Illinois residents, the quality of the environment, accessibility to basic health services and the capabilities of th |
| Johns_Hopkins_Center_for_Communication_Programs Strategic, research-based communication for behavior change and health promotion that has helped transform the theory and practice of public health. |
| Kentucky_Cabinet_for_Health_Services The state government agency that administers programs to promote the mental and physical health of Kentuckians. |
| LA_County_Public_Health_Programs_and_Services Protects health, prevents disease, and promotes health and well-being for all persons in Los Angeles County. |
| Louisiana_Public_Health_Association (LPHA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote health in the State of Louisiana. |
| Management_Sciences_for_Health_(MSH) A private, nonprofit international organization working in public health areas to strengthen health care management and improve access to critical health care services worldwide, including maternal/ch |
| The_Massachusetts_Department_of_Public_Health Resources on community health programs, provider information and useful publications. |
| Medecins_Sans_Frontieres_/_Doctors_without_Borders Doctors and nurses volunteer to provide urgent medical care in countries to victims of war and disaster regardless of race, religion, or politics. Provides news, exhibits, publications and speeches an |
| Michigan_Public_Health_Institute Promoting positive health conditions in populations and communities through research, education and application of scientific health practices. |
| Missouri_Citizens\'_Coalition_for_Freedom_in_Health_Care A grassroots organization dedicated to protecting Missouri rights to Freedom in Health Care through informed and educated Choices. |
| National_Association_of_County_and_City_Health_Officials_-_NACCHO Non-profit association serving 3,000 local health departments. Contains information and resources for those interested in public health and the work of local health agencies. |
| National_Association_of_Local_Boards_of_Health_-_NALBOH Represents the interests of local health boards and assists them to assure the health of the community. |
| NC_Division_of_Public_Health Provides a wide range of programs and services, all aimed toward protecting and improving the health of the people who live and work in North Carolina. |
| New_Jersey_Public_Health_Planning_Association The Association promotes the development of health services and systems of community needs to assure access to healthcare, and exchange health statistics information. |
| Office_of_Public_Health_and_Science A division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, serves as the focal point for leadership and coordination in public health and science. |
| Public_Health_-_Seattle_and_King_County A comprehensive portal website featuring generally applicable fact sheets on a wide range of public health topics, local public health topics and services. |
| Public_Health_Division,_Health_Department_of_WA Resources on publications, child health and development and services offered to protect, promote, and restore people's health. (Western Australia) |
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December 2008
The trouble with always trying to preserve the health of the body is that it is so difficult to do without destroying the health of the mind.
—G.K. Chesterton
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