 Medical Organizations
Below are organizations that
specialize in improving the world's health. |
American Lung Association
Oldest voluntary health
organization in the United States, with a National
Office and constituent and affiliate associations around
the country. Founded in 1904 to fight tuberculosis, ALA
today fights lung disease in all its forms, with special
emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental
health. |
Association of Medical Doctors -
A humanitarian, non-profit,
non-political, non-sectarian and non-governmental
organization that assists local non-governmental
organizations to sustainable development projects,
promote emergency preparedness and provide emergency
relief assistance. |
American College of Surgeons
A scientific and educational
association of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to
improve the quality of care for the surgical patient by
setting high standards for surgical education and
practice. |
American Medical Association
- AMA
Journals, research, medical
ethics, membership information |
Association of Medical Doctors -
A humanitarian, non-profit,
non-political, non-sectarian and non-governmental
organization that assists local non-governmental
organizations to sustainable development projects,
promote emergency preparedness and provide emergency
relief assistance. |
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
The lead federal agency for
protecting the health and safety of people - at home and
abroad, providing credible information to enhance health
decisions, and promoting health through strong
partnerships. |
CIDA: Global Health
A global health organization
providing information, stories and images from
developing countries on women's health, immunization,
infectious diseases, nutrition and population. |
Community Health Charities
National organization representing 61
of America's leading health charities providing patient
services, community outreach and education. |
European Society for Quality in
Healthcare
Dedicated to improving quality in
healthcare at national and international levels. |
Health Resources and Services
Administration -
Overview and programs, news room,
grants and contracts, calendar of events and information
center. Department of Health and Human Services, US
Public Health Service. |
International Hospital Federation
(IHF)
Aims to promote health through
education and initiate wide-ranging innovations in
management practice. |
International Center for the
Integration of Health and Spirituality
(ICIHS) Describes their goal of
integrating health and spirituality. A
multi-disciplinary collaboration with organizations,
researchers, educators, clinicians, and patients. |
Institute for Healthcare
Advancement
A California not-for-profit
foundation dedicated to innovating and advancing
superior healthcare practices and solutions for
populations across the healthcare continuum. |
Links to
National Health-Related websites
WHO site that lists
websites organized by countries. |
National Medical Association
Professional society representing the
interests of physicians of African descent and the
patients they serve. |
Open Directory-Health
Organizations
Extensive list of many of the World's Health
Organizations |
The Military Health System
The Official Web Site of the Office
of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs)
and the TRICARE Management Activity. |
The Pan
American Health Organization
Organization that
deals with the health of Latin America |
The Royal Society for the
Promotion of Health -
Since 1876 it has sought the
continuous improvement in human health through
education, communication, and the encouragement of
scientific research. |
WHO | World
Health Organization
United Nations
organization that deals with international
health problems |
World Health
Organization - Wikipedia
Informational Site |
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