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New drug being tested in Africa for river blindness
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:00:00 -0000
1 July 2009 -- The clinical trial of a drug that could eliminate river blindness is being launched in three African countries. Also known as onchocerciasis, this disease is one of the leading infectious causes of blindness across Africa.
Working relationship between the Russian Federation and WHO strengthened
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0000
26 June 2009 -- Dr Margaret Chan, Director-General of WHO, today met Mr Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, during an official visit to the country. The visit has seen the strengthening of the working relationship between the Russian Federation and WHO.
Call to protect hospitals, schools from impact of disasters
Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:00:00 -0000
18 June 2009 -- WHO and UNICEF today called on governments to strengthen risk reduction measures so that health and education systems are able to cope with disasters.

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Patient Money: Weight Loss on a Sliding Financial Scale
By LESLEY ALDERMAN Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:17:43 -0000
A dieter’s commitment to weight loss can sometimes be linked to how much money he or she is willing to spend.

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Police: Hospital worker swiped shots, spread hep C
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:18:42 -0400
A former hospital employee may have exposed hundreds or thousands of surgical patients to hepatitis C when she replaced clean needles filled with the powerful painkiller fentanyl with her own dirty needles filled with saline solution.
Health.com picks top beach, lake getaways
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:47:40 -0400
We know your summer vacation time is precious: You want to land where you can truly relax, breathe fresh air, get in some exercise and eat well -- without breaking the bank. That's why we teamed up with a panel of travel and health experts to help us find the healthiest of the nation's most popular beach and lake towns.

 

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Child Health Programs - Represents state public health leaders and others working to improve the health of women of reproductive age, children and youth, including those with special health care needs, and their families.
Meta Description: [ The Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs is the national organization representing state public health leaders and others working to improve the health and well being of women, children, and youth, including those with special health care needs, and families. ]

American Association of Physician Specialists - Represents thousands of physicians in all specialties. AAPS's professional societies include dermatology, gynecology, and radiology.
Meta Description: [ The American Association of Physician Specialists, Inc. - AAPS - offers board certification in a number of medical specialties, providing a professional framework to address standards in medical specialty practice. ]

American Board of Hospital Physicians - Certifies and recognizes those physicians whose excellence in hospital practice has brought honor to those hospitals in which they have served.

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.
Meta Description: [ American College of Surgeons dedicated to improving the care of the surgical patient and to safeguarding standards of care in an optimal and ethical practice environment ]

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.

American Medical Association - AMA - Journals, research, medical ethics, membership information
Meta Description: [ AMA - Physicians dedicated to the health of America. ]

American Medical Group Association - Trade association representing approximately 300 multi-specialty medical group members composed of approximately 67,000 physicians

American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery - Dedicated to promoting research, education and high standards of clinical care in the field of medical laser applications.

American Society of Extra-Corporeal Technology - Nonprofit association providing continuing medical education services and professional support to perfusionists and extracorporeal technologists.

Association of Air Medical Services - An international association which serves providers of air and surface medical transport systems.

Association of Health Care Office Management - Specializing in networking and education for professionals in physician practice management.
Meta Description: [ Specializing In Networking, Education, And Certification For Professionals In Physician Practice Management. PAHCOM offers the National Professional Certification Examination For Healthcare Office Managers (CMM - Certified Medical Manager). ]

Association of Medical Directors of Information Systems - A professional organization dedicated to the promotion, development and sharing of information between physicians responsible for organizationl leadership in information technology.

Association of Medicine and Psychiatry - Founded by primary care physicians and psychiatrists interested in improving the health of patients with concurrent physical and psychiatric issues.
Meta Description: [ The Association of Medicine and Psychiatry was founded in 1991 by primary care physicians and psychiatrists interested in improving the health of patients with concurrent physical and psychiatric issues. ]

British Association of Sports Rehabilitators and Trainers - Promotes the profession and scientific study of Sports Rehabilitation and Training and to facilitate communication of those actively involved in healthcare for the physically active.
Meta Description: [ BASRaT - The British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers. The governing body for graduate level sports rehab and trainers in the UK. ]

Center For Medical Consumers - The Center is a unique not for profit, independent organization whose only agenda is informing and helping to protect members of the public in their encounters with the medical care system.

CHOICE Hotlines - Offers confidential reproductive health, children's health and HIV/AIDS counseling, information and referrals.
Meta Description: [ CHOICE, Our hotlines provide information, counseling, and referral for reproductive health issues, including birth control, abortion, HIV/AIDS, as well as children's health insurance. ]

Community Health Charities - National organization representing 61 of America's leading health charities providing patient services, community outreach and education.

Controlled Release Society - An international organization whose mission is to advance the science and technology of chemical and biological delivery systems.
Meta Description: [ Controlled Release Society, a scientific society consisting of Pharmacists, Chemists, Biologists, Professors and Students interested in sharing research to further the study of controlled release in many facets.... ]

Down's Heart Group - Site offering support and information relating to heart conditions associated with Down's Syndrome.

Dr. I-Net - Helps individuals without insurance who cannot afford the high cost of premiums in todays healthcare market. Provides access to free medical services, charity organizations, government programs, and alternative medicine.

eHealth Institute - Nonprofit organization promoting the use of emerging technologies to enhance health and improve access to eHealth resources.
Meta Description: [ The Institute seeks to undertake a variety of activities to enhance access to and quality of eHealth resources. ]

European Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine and Biology - ESMRMB aims to support educational activities and research.

European Society for Quality in Healthcare - Dedicated to improving quality in healthcare at national and international levels.

Families for Natural Living - A 501(c)(3) Non Profit educational organization that provides resources, information and support for families who want to make informed natural living decisions for themselves.

Foundation for Aquatic Injury Prevention - A non-profit educational organization dedicated to reducing the number of diving injuries, drownings and near drownings.
Meta Description: [ The FAIP is a non-profit educational organization is dedicated to reducing the number of diving injuries, drownings and near drownings and boating accidents. ]

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.

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.
Meta Description: [ Health Literacy Low literacy healthcare education self help health books easy to read, easy to use ]

Institute of Health Systems - An autonomous research and educational institution engaged in health systems research, training and consultancy.

International Academy of Clinical Thermology - Professional association for clinical thermography providing information, quality assurance, clinical guidelines, continuing education and certification testing for doctors practicing this procedure.
Meta Description: [ Adobe GoLive 5 ]

International Center for Disease Support - The Global Health Network is dedicated to providing support groups for people affected by various diseases and disorders. The GHN offers support groups serving members all over the world.

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.

International Certification Accreditation Board - An independent, global, nonprofit organization ensures quality, credible professional credentialing programs and procedures.

International Hospital Federation (IHF) - Aims to promote health through education and initiate wide-ranging innovations in management practice.

International Medical Academy for Thermography. - Professional group promoting the use of Computerized Regulation Thermography.

International Medical Volunteers Association - Provides information about international health volunteer work and helps volunteers and organizations find each other.
Meta Description: [ The International Medical Volunteers Association Website ]

404 International Organization for Medical Physics - Organizes international cooperation in medical physics and allied subjects, and contributes to its advancement, especially in developing countries.

International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims (IRCT) - An independent, international health professional organization, founded upon the medical response to torture. Promotes and supports the rehabilitation of torture victims and works for the prevention of torture worldwide.
Meta Description: [ The International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims (IRCT) is an independent, international health professional organisation that promotes and supports the rehabilitation of torture victims and works for the prevention of torture worldwide. The IRCT works in collaboration with a global n... ]

ISIPS: International Sharps Prevention Society - International group of medical device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, healthcare instituations, and industry professionals joining forces to reduce medical sharps injuries worldwide.

Medical Group Management Association - Organization for professionals in group practice medical management.
Meta Description: [ Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) the association for medical group practice managers leading medical practice management  ]

National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (NAHUC) - NAHUC is dedicated to promoting Health Unit Coordinating as a profession through education and certification.

National Association of Nephrology Technicians and Technologists - Nonprofit professional organization established to improve the quality of care in the dialysis industry and promote education, recognition through certification and licensing, job security, and employment opportunities for nephrology technicians.
Meta Description: [ The National Association of Nephrology Technicians/Technologists (NANT) is a nonprofit professional organization founded in 1983. NANT was established to improve the quality of care in the dialysis industry and promote education, recognition through certification and licensing, job security, an... ]

National Kidney Foundation - Provides patient services, education, research to prevent kidney disease and promotes organ donation.

National Medical Association - Professional society representing the interests of physicians of African descent and the patients they serve.

PDA, Parenteral Drug Association - Association for pharmaceutical science and technology, provides scientific education, professional meetings, publications, membership benefits and features
Meta Description: [ Updates on parenteral and pharmaceutical science and technology info on regulations by professional journals, technical documents, newsletters, interest and discussion ]

Project Hope - Active in the field of medical education and training, and in the development of effective and sustainable health care systems in low and middle income countries. Project HOPE's emphasis is on helping people help themselves.
Meta Description: [ Project HOPE Switzerland is part of the worlwide Project HOPE network, and develops health care systems in low and middle-income countries. ]

Royal Society of Medicine - Membership details and forthcoming educational events for health care professionals. Exchange of ideas and information plus an extensive library catalogue. Bookings taken for conference facilities.
Meta Description: [ The Royal Society of Medicine is an independent, apolitical organisation of doctors, dentists, scientists and others involved in medicine and health care. ]

Society for Medical and Biological Engineering - Professional organization for biomedical engineering; technical meetings and newsletters.
Meta Description: [ SMBE is a society for for all those interested in biomedical engineering techniques in Australia... ]

Society for Pediatric Pathology - A worldwide professional organization whose goal is to foster research, education, and practice as they pertain to pediatric pathology, and to provide a forum for discourse among its members.
Meta Description: [ The aim of the Society for Pediatric Pathology members throughout the world is to foster research, education, and practice as they pertain to pediatric pathology, and to provide a forum for discourse among its members. ]

Society of Primary Care Policy Fellows - Multi-disciplinary community of scholars who are committed to affecting primary care policy, education, research, and service at the local, state, national, and international levels. Membership informations, mission, contact information.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to the website of SPCPF, the Society of Primary Care Policy Fellows, a multi-disciplinary community of scholars who are committed to affecting primary care policy, education, research, and service at the local, state, national, and international levels. ]

500 The George Institute for International Health - Seeks solutions for major global public health problems through research, policy development and training. Based in Sydney, Australia.

The Military Health System - The Official Web Presence of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs) and the TRICARE Management Activity.

U.S.-Mexico Border Health Association - Promotes public and individual health along the United States-Mexico border through reciprocal technical cooperation.
Meta Description: [ USMBHA / AFMES ]

Urgent Care Association of America - The Urgent Care Association of America has physician & administrator members who join together to promote the urgent care industry through clinic accreditation, CME conferences, newsletters, and annual national (USA) urgent care convention.

US Medical Alliance and Health Insurance Foundation - A not-for-profit service organization formed to help fulfill the needs for modern healthcare and health education in developing and under-developed nations.
Meta Description: [ US Medical Alliance & Health Insurance Foundation is a Non-Profit, Charitable Corporation formed to help fulfill the needs for modern Healthcare, modern health institutions and health education in developing and under-developed nations. ]

World Health Organization - Publication catalog, media resources, health articles, and current health news. List of upcoming health events, conferences, and summits. English, Spanish, and French.