Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
AHRQ supports researchers and research networks that address concerns of very high public priority, such as health disparities, drugs and other therapeutics, primary care practice, and integrated health care delivery systems.
www.ahrq.gov
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDC promotes health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. As the sentinel for the health of people in the United States and throughout the world, strives to protect people’s health and safety, provide reliable health information, and improve health through strong partnerships.
www.cdc.gov
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and the environment. Since 1970, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people.
www.epa.gov
Indian Health Services (HIS)
The mission is to raise the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level.
www.ihs.gov/index.asp
Minnesota Department of Health
The mission of the Minnesota Department of Health is to protect, maintain and improve the health of all Minnesotans.
www.health.state.mn.us
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary Federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research.
www.nih.gov/
North Dakota Department of Health
The mission of the North Dakota Department of Health is to protect and enhance the health and safety of all North Dakotans and the environment in which we live.
www.health.state.nd.us
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration aims to ensure employee safety and health in the United States by working with employers and employees to create better working environments.
www.osha.gov
U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS)
The mission of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps is to protect, promote, and advance the health and safety of our Nation.
www.usphs.gov/
World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.
www.who.org |