| North_Carolina_Rural_Health_Research_and_Policy_Analysis The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research is one of two federally-designated Rural Analysis Centers working to identify problems in rural health. |
| North_Dakota_Office_of_Rural_Health A state and national resource for information in diverse rural health areas. |
| Nurseweek/Healthweek|Rural_Technology Latest news and employment opportunities for healthcare professionals. This article is about rural healthcare in America. |
| Rural_and_Regional__Alcohol_and_Other_Drugs_Consultation_Forums A report by the Australian National Council on Drugs. Presents the issues and views arising from a series of community health forums conducted in rural areas across Australia. |
| Rural_and_Remote_Health_in_Australia A project of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, examining inadequate, inaccessible and diminishing health services. Provides a summary of community feedback, with details of funding an |
| Rural_and_Remote_Health_Journal A free international electronic publication covering research, education, practice and policy. Features current issue and searchable archives. |
| Rural_and_Remote_Mental_Health_Service Providing specialist psychiatric and counselling support to country areas of South Australia, with details of staff and publications. |
| Rural_Health_Care_Delivery__Connecting_Communities_Through_Technology Overview and case studies of technology tools available to assist health care providers in rural settings. Also explains the collaboration needed to implement the technology, and outlines funding opti |
| Rural_Healthcare_in_Nebraska Rural hospitals: fighting for survival. |
| Rural_Hospital_Performance_Improvement Program run by the US Department of Health and Human Services to address challenges faced by small rural hospitals, primarily in the Mississippi Delta region. Progress reports, eligibility guidelines, |
| RuralSafe Provides guidelines and suggestions for farms, horticulture and the environment. Fact sheets can be downloaded on managing hazards and safe work practices. |
| WWAMI_Rural_Health_Research_Center The Center's focus is to perform policy-oriented research on issues related to rural health care. (WWAMI=Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho). |
| Declawing_Your_Cat Discusses the procedure and home care after the surgery takes place. |
| The_Cost_Effectiveness_of_Teleradiology A focus of a major trial conducted by the Women's and Children's Hospital (WCH) in Adelaide, South Australia, from February 1998 - February 1999. |
| Diagnostic_Imaging A collection of articles on picture archiving and communication systems. The collection is updated weekly. |
| EuroPACS Promotes the exchange of research information to encourage the development and use of digital systems for the acquisition, storage, transport, processing, display and reproduction of medical images. |
| From_PACS_to_the_World_Wide_Web A review of the basic principles of PACS and the role of the WWW. |
| HealthServe Providing cost-effective, off-site storage for radiological files and digital retrieval |
| iMAXing Provides imaging support in research studies and clinical trials to various agencies. The capabilities of the lab include protocol development, and image archival and analysis for a variety of modali |
| PACS_and_Telemedicine_Resources A private site providing a comprehensive guide for university, clinic and commercial PACS resources. Included are links to industry vendors, professional societies, tutorials, and on-line publications |
| Radiology_Computing Focused on servicing the teleradiology, electronic medical record and PACS sectors of medicine. |
| RIS_PACS Resource and newsletter for RISPACS administrator in radiology. |
| Telemedical+ Provides independent, world-wide, radiological opinion utilising the latest developments in communications technology in addition to a range of maritime medical services. |
| Teleradiology_Technology_Resources Links to teleradiology products and services. |
| Templeton_Radiology Offers teleradiology, radiology, physician credentialing, MRI reading, digital and diagnostic imaging services. Provides FAQs and testimonials of clients. |
| Vision_Tools_3Dview Professional workstation for 3D volume reconstruction from CT, MRI and US machines. |
| Viztek_Medical_Imaging Creator of telemedicine/teleradiology Onyx-RAD medical picture archiving and communications system, which is a suite of digital radiology tools. |
| XMP X-ray management specialists provide customized solutions to diagnostic imaging departments for file moves, purges, storage and retrieval services for the x-ray file room, and management of the transi |
| ATSDR_-_HazDat_Database Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry's scientific and administrative database providing access to information on the release of hazardous substances. |
| Carbonless_Copy_Paper_Injury_and_Information_Network Goal is to informationrm occupational users and the public of the potential toxicity of ccp and the adverse health problems of use or handling. Information, research and studies on ccp. |
| EnviroBay Environmental community offering information on OSHA regulations, asbestos, radon and lead abatement and removal. |
| Environmental_Software_and_Services_GmbH European hazardous chemicals database. |
| Haz-Map Occupational medicine toxicology database to assist in the recognition of diseases caused by hazardous chemicals. |
| Is_Your_Job_Killing_You?_by_James_Q__Jacobs There are as many as 575,000 hazardous chemical products in workplaces. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that over 32 million workers are exposed to hazardous chemica |
| Tamarac_Medical Located in Denver, Colorado. About this toxicology lab specializing in economical blood lead and cadmium testing for children and industry workers. |
| TOXNET Provides access to a cluster of databases on toxicology, hazardous chemicals, and related areas. |
| Age_and_Ageing_-_Oxford_Journals_Online An international journal includes original articles and commissioned reviews on geriatric medicine, gerontology, and psychological aspects of later life. |
| Aging_and_Mental_Health Information about aging and psychosocial and psychiatric treatment of the elderly. |
| Aging_Concepts Dedicated to seniorcitizens and their families, including referral information and resources on many subjects involved in growing older or caregiving. |
| Arizona_Care_Management Arizona Care Management - Geriatric care for your close ones. |
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