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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Formerly the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR). Includes practical health care information, research findings and data.
http://www.ahrq.gov
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Consumer Product Safety Commission
Independent US regulatory agency that helps keep American families safe by reducing the risk of injury or death from consumer products. Listed are a variety of topics, including recalls, guidelines and information for consumers and producers.
http://www.cpsc.gov/
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Department of Health, UK
Legislation and guidance from the UK Government and the National Health Service.
http://www.doh.gov.uk
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Health Services/Technology Assessment Text
Access to the full-text of documents useful in health care decision making. Includes clinical practice guidelines, quick-reference guides for clinicians, consumer brochures, and evidence reports.
http://text.nlm.nih.gov/
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Healthy People 2010 Initiative
The national prevention initiative that identifies opportunities to improve the health of all Americans in the next decade.
http://www.health.gov/healthypeople/
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Indian Health Service Internet
Responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska natives.
http://www.ihs.gov/
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National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC)
A public resource for evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
http://www.guideline.gov
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Public Health Association of Australia
Encourages research and promotes knowledge relating to the problems, needs and development of public health, as well as ensuring communication between organizations, the government, and workers. Includes details of policies and conferences.
http://www.phaa.net.au/
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Social Security Administration
Information on retirement, disability, survivors and supplemental security income benefits. Includes information on how to apply, and what benefits are available.
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
SAMHSA works to improve the quality and availability of substance abuse prevention, addiction treatment, and mental health services. Includes links to support groups, information resources, events and articles.
http://www.samhsa.gov/
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