Annotation: The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) is a national association of more than 94,000 family doctors. It seeks to promote and maintain high standards for family doctors who provide continuing comprehensive health care to the public. AAFP publishes several family medicine publications and operates two Web sites. The Academy's physician-focused Web site provides resources for members and physicians, including the full text of the Academy's publications, clinical recommendations, research tools, training opportunities, and immunization resources. AAFP's patient Web site -- familydoctor.org -- features searchable information on more than 475 medical conditions and illnesses, population health centers, Spanish language content, a drug database and self-diagnosis flow-charts. To support its advocacy efforts, the AAFP maintains a Government Relations office in Washington, D.C.

Contact: 11400 Tomahawk Creek Parkway, Leawood, KS 66211-2672, Telephone: (913) 906-6000 Secondary Telephone: (800) 274-2237 Web Site: http://www.aafp.org E-mail: fp@aafp.org

Keywords: Child health, Conferences, Families, Immunization, Physicians, Preventive health services, Primary care, Professional societies, Professional training, Publications, Spanish language materials

Annotation: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) provides educational materials on pregnancy, birth, contraception, reproductive health, and women's issues such as violence against women, smoking cessation, and underserved women. Members and invited experts serve on various ACOG committees focusing on adolescent health care, gynecologic practice, obstetrics, American Indian affairs, and other topics. Statistics from a variety of resources are posted on the Web site, along with guides to selected internet resources on topics such as vaccines, cultural competency, adolescent/pediatric health, pregnancy, sexuality, and smoking cessation. Services to consumers include inquiry responses and publications. A resource catalog is also available. Some materials are available in Spanish.

Contact: 409 12th Street S.W., P.O. Box 96920, Washington, DC 20090-6920, Telephone: (202) 638-5577 Reference Desk: (202) 863-2518 Web Site: http://www.acog.org E-mail: resources@acog.org

Keywords: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Childbirth, Contraception, Domestic violence, Gynecology, Legislation, Obstetrics, Pregnancy, Prenatal care, Professional education, Professional ethics, Professional societies, Publications, Reproductive health, Women's health

Annotation: The American Medical Association (AMA) Program on Child and Adolescent Health works to improve the health status of youth. Activities include the AMA National Coalition on Adolescent Health, adolescent health online Web site, Child Health Initiative, Healthy People 2010 activities, and a youth violence project. Services to consumers include reference information. Some materials are available in Spanish.

Contact: 515 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60610, Telephone: (312) 464-5000 Secondary Telephone: (800) 621-8335 Web Site: http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/1947.html

Keywords: Adolescent health, Prevention services, Professional societies

Annotation: The American Public Health Association (APHA) is the oldest and largest organization of public health professionals in the world, representing members from a broad array of occupations in public health. APHA brings together researchers, health service providers, administrators, teachers, and other health workers in a multidisciplinary environment of professional exchange, study, and action. APHA is concerned with a broad set of issues affecting personal and environmental health, including federal and state funding for health programs, pollution control, programs and policies related to chronic and infectious diseases, a smoke-free society, and professional education in public health. The association actively serves the public, its members, and the public health profession through its scientific programs, publications, annual meeting, awards program, educational service, and advocacy efforts. Its Web site includes a wide variety of resources, including the Community Solutions to Health Disparities database. Publications include the monthly American Journal of Public Health, manuals, directories, books, pamphlets, and a newspaper, The Nation's Health. Services to consumers include referrals, reference information, and access to searchable databases.

Contact: 800 I Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20001-3710, Telephone: (202) 777-APHA Secondary Telephone: (202) 777-2500 Fax: (202) 777-2534 Web Site: http://www.apha.org E-mail: comments@apha.org

Keywords: Access to health care, Community programs, Consumer education, Environmental health, Guidelines, Health promotion, Information sources, Mental health, Minority health, Model programs, Professional societies, Program evaluation, Public health, Publications, Standards

Annotation: One of the Annie E. Casey Foundation's main objectives is to provide the best available data and analysis on critical issues affecting disadvantaged children and families, as well as the knowledge and tools that practitioners, policymakers, and citizens need to advance their efforts on behalf of children. For more than half a century the foundation has worked to improve the futures for kids at risk of poor outcomes. Their mission encompasses direct support services to vulnerable children and families, and in recent years has used major grant making to support demonstrations, evaluations, and advocacy aimed at helping large public systems, as well as nonprofit networks, to become more effective in their efforts on behalf of struggling families and at-risk kids.

Contact: 701 Saint Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21202, Telephone: (410) 547-6600 Fax: (410) 547-3610 Web Site: http://www.aecf.org/ E-mail: webmail@aecf.org

Keywords: Child health, Data, Data analysis, Family support, Grants, High risk children, Low income groups, Poverty

Annotation: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary Federal agency responsible for conducting and supporting public health activities in the United States, including the prevention and control of infecious and chronic disease. The primary goals of the agency are to reduce health risks during every stage of life; spearhead efforts to improve global health; ensure that the places people live, work, and play have safe, healthy environments; and prepare for emerging health threats from mental health to environmental health. CDC´s top organizational components include the Office of the Director, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and six coordinating Centers/Offices: The Coordinating Center for Environmental Health and Injury Prevention (CCEHIP), the Coordinating Center for Health Information Service (CCHIS); the Coordinating Center for Health Promotion (CoCHP)); the Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases (CCID); the Coordinating Office for Global Health (COGH); and the Coordinating Office for Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response (COTPER). The Public Inquiries Office responds to inquiries in the areas of preventive medicine, immunization, disease control, and health education. Services to consumers include referrals, publications and reference information. The Web site covers a wide range of health & safety topics, including diseases & conditions, emergency rpeparedness, environmental health, life stages & populations, healthy living, injury and violence; travelers' health, and workplace health and safety. Also included are links to data and statistics, onlineaccess to CDC's journals and other publications; and tools & resources such as an image library, podcasts, and a Body Mass Index (BMI0 calculator. A Spanish-language version of the Web site is available, and some materials are available in Spanish, French, Asian languages and other languages. CDC also sponsors conferences, training seminars and workshops. I

Contact: 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30333, Telephone: (404) 639-3534 Secondary Telephone: (800) 311-3435 Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov E-mail: cdc@cdcinfo.gov

Keywords: Adolescents, Data analysis, Data collection, Disease prevention, Environmental health, Federal agencies, Guidelines, Health education, Health promotion, Immunization, Listservs, Nutrition, Occupational safety and health, Online databases, Population surveillance, Preventive health services, Publications, Safety, Spanish language materials, Standards, Technical assistance, Training

Annotation: Child Trends is a nonprofit research center that works to improve the quality, scope, and use of statistical information on children and adolescents. The research and public information activities of Child Trends are supported by grants from government agencies and foundations and by contributions from the public. Statistics regarding child and adolescent health indicators, including data on adolescent pregnancy and childbearing, are available on request. The Web site includes the Child Trends Databank, which offers data briefs, a newsletter, and What Works, which contains information for indicators about the types of programs and interventions that may influence particular outcomes for children and adolescents. Its Lifecourse Model includes a database of evaluated programs. Services to consumers include referrals, publications, and reference information. Publications include a Facts at a Glance, which reports data on U.S. adolescent fertility, the Child Indicator newsletter, and a series of research briefs.

Contact: 4301 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 350, Washington, DC 20008, Telephone: (202) 572-6000 Fax: (202) 362-8420 Web Site: http://www.childtrends.org

Keywords: Adolescent health, Adolescent pregnancy, Child health, Community programs, Data analysis, Data collection, Family relations, Health statistics, Information sources, Model programs, Program descriptions, Research, Statistical analysis

Annotation: The Children's Safety Network (CSN) works with State and Territorial Title V, Maternal and Child Health (MCH) and Injury and Violence Prevention (IVP) programs to strengthen their capacity to create healthy, safe and injury free communities for children and families. CSN works with a broad range of partners, including federal agencies, national organizations and professional groups to increase awareness about the importance of, extend the reach of, and share information on injury and violence prevention with state health agencies and others. CSN provides technical assistance, publications, and an electronic newsletter. CSN is funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration’s, Maternal and Child Health Bureau and provides services at no cost.

Contact: Education Development Center, 55 Chapel Street, Newton, MA 02458, Telephone: (617) 618-2918 Fax: (617) 969-9186 Web Site: http://www.childrenssafetynetwork.org E-mail: csn@edc.org

Keywords: Children, Injury prevention, National MCH resource center, Resource centers, Unintentional injuries, Violence prevention

Annotation: The Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University conducts international research, programs in education, and public policy initiatives in an ongoing effort to keep global populations safe from injury and illness. The school's Hopkins Population Center conducts interdisciplinary research on populations within the U.S. and abroad; brings together biodefense and public health preparedness research and training initiaitves; and monitors and predicts illness, including the progression of HIV to AIDS. The school's Institute for Vaccine Safety provides an independent assessment of vaccines and vaccine safety to help guide decision makers and educate physicians, the public, and the media about key issues surrounding the safety of vaccines. Demographic data as well as news items concerning the health and safety of America's populations (e.g., safety-seat legislation, weather emergency preparedness, and data-monitoring developments ) are posted on the Web site.

Contact: 615 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21205, Telephone: (443) 287-7277 Web Site: http://www.jhsph.edu E-mail: paffairs@jhsph.edu

Keywords: AIDS, Health promotion, Immunization, Injury prevention, International health, Preventive health services, Research

Annotation: The March of Dimes (MOD) works to prevent birth defects and infant mortality through research, education, and advocacy programs. MOD's Pregnancy and Newborn Health Education Center provides information and referral services for the general public and professionals on topics such as preconception health, pregnancy, childbirth, genetics, and birth defects. MOD also produces educational materials on these and other topics such as prematurity, baby care, adolescent pregnancy, folic acid, nursing, and bereavement. A publications catalog is available, and some materials are available in Spanish. Anyone can subscribe to MOD's free electronic newsletter. MOD also sponsors the Prematurity Research Initiative, which provides funding for research into the causes of prematurity, and has developed PeriStats -- an online source for maternal, infant, and child health-related data at the state level and for many indicators at the county and national level (available at http://peristats.modimes.org/).

Contact: 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605, Telephone: (914) 997-4488 Web Site: http://www.marchofdimes.com

Keywords: Adolescent pregnancy, Advocacy, Childbirth education, Congenital abnormalities, Genetic disorders, Genetics education, Infant mortality, Information services, Medical research, Patient education, Prenatal care, Preterm birth, Professional education, Public awareness materials

Annotation: The National Adolescent Health Information Center (NAHIC) was established to help guide the development policy and programs in the area of adolescent health. The center works to improve the capacity of professionals at the local, state, and the national level to plan and improve the delivery of health care for adolescents. It also conducts policy analyses of legislative changes that will affect the adolescent population. The center synthesizes and disseminates information on adolescent health programs, research and evaluation findings, and related data profiles. Services to consumers include referrals, publications, and reference information. Publications include a catalog.

Contact: 3333 California Street, Suite 245 Box 0503, San Francisco, CA 94143, Telephone: (415) 502-4856 Fax: (415) 502-4858 Web Site: http://nahic.ucsf.edu/ E-mail: nahic@ucsf.edu

Keywords: Adolescent health, National MCH resource center, Policy, Programs, Resource centers

Annotation: The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is a national resource for vital statistics and health-related information and is part of the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The center collects and disseminates data on major health and nutrition indicators affecting the population. Data are presented so that specific groups, such as children and adolescents, can be isolated. Publications include statistical reports and information on morbidity and mortality, use of health resources, nutritional status, and survey research.

Contact: 3311 Toledo Road, Hyattsville, MD 20782, Telephone: (301) 458-4000 toll free: (800) 232-4636 Fax: (301) 458-4020 Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs E-mail: nchsquery@cdc.gov

Keywords: Data, Health statistics, Injury prevention, Nutrition, Public health, Publications, Research

Annotation: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began studying motor vehicle, home, and recreational injuries in the early 1970s and violence prevention in 1983. From these early activities grew a national program to reduce injury, disability, death, and costs associated with injuries outside the workplace. in June 1992, CDC established the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC). As the lead federal agency for injury prevention, NCIPC works closely with other federal agencies; national, state, and local organizations; state and local health departments; and research institutions. Services to consumers include referrals, publications, and reference information. NCIPC publishes a newsletter, supports research, and sponsors conferences and training seminars.

Contact: 4770 Buford Highway, N.E., MS-F-63, Atlanta, GA 30341-3717, Telephone: (800) CDC-INFO TTY: (888) 232-6348 Fax: (770) 488-4760 Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov/injury/index.html E-mail: cdcinfo@cdc.gov

Keywords: Agricultural injuries, Bicycle helmets, Car seats, Data, Domestic violence, Federal initiatives, Gun violence, Head injuries, Household injuries, Injuries, Injury prevention, School injuries, School violence, Sports injuries, Unintentional injuries, Violence

Annotation: The National MCH Center for Child Death Review a national resource center to support efforts to understand why children die and to prevent child deaths. The center's services include providing technical assistance, training, and support to child death review (CDR) teams, creating CDR support resources and tools; establishing a national CDR report system; coordinating with other mortality and morbidity reviews; collaborating with state Title V programs; and promoting CDR to national public and private organizations. The center is a program of the Michigan Public Health Institute in collaboration with the University of Alabama Birmingham, and is supported in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Contact: c/o Michigan Public Health Institute, 2440 Woodlake Circle, Suite 150, Okemos, MI 48864, Telephone: (800) 656-2434 Fax: (517) 324-7365 Web Site: http://www.childdeathreview.org E-mail: info@childdeathreview.org

Keywords: Child death review, National MCH resource center, Resource centers

Annotation: The Pan American Health Organization is an agency of the United Nations that works to promote health and prevent disease, to support country efforts to control or eradicate communicable diseases, to extend health services to underserved populations of its member countries, and to promote cooperation among governments in solving public health problems. The organization serves as the World Health Organization's regional office for the Americas. It sponsors conferences and seminars and publishes a catalog and a journal. Materials are available in Spanish, French, and Portuguese.

Contact: 525 23rd Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20037, Telephone: (202) 974-3000 Fax: (202) 974-3608 Web Site: http://www.paho.org E-mail: webmaster@paho.org

Keywords: Health education, Health promotion, International organizations

Annotation: The Population Reference Bureau (PRB) is a private, nonprofit organization that gathers, interprets, and disseminates information about population. The goal of the bureau is to increase awareness and understanding of population trends and their implications by presenting information that is reliable, unbiased, and up-to-date. Its audience includes legislators and public officials, teachers and students, the business community, and individuals with interest and concern about U.S. and world affairs. Publications include a catalog, a newsletter, a journal, and special reports. Materials are available in Spanish and French. The bureau also sponsors conferences and training seminars.

Contact: 1875 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 520, Washington, DC 20009, Telephone: (202) 483-1100 Secondary Telephone: (800) 877-9881 Fax: (202) 328-3937 Web Site: http://www.prb.org E-mail: popref@prb.org

Keywords: Demography, Statistics

Annotation: The Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) is charged with primary responsibility for promoting and improving the health of our Nation's mothers and children. As part of the Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, MCHB administers Title V of the Social Security Act. MCHB's mission is to provide national leadership and to work in partnership with States, communities, public-private partners, and families to strengthen the maternal and child infrastructure, assure the availability and use of medical homes, and build knowledge and human resources in order to assure continued improvement in the health, safety, and well-being of the maternal and child health population. MCHB administers major programs including the Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant, the Healthy Start Initiative, the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program, Traumatic Brain Injury, and the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program. Services to consumers include referrals, publications, and reference information. MCHB also provides a national hotline for prenatal care information.

Contact: Health Resources and Services Administration, Parklawn Building, Room 18-05, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, Telephone: (301) 443-2170 prenatal care hotline: (800) 311-2229= (800) 311-BABY Fax: (301) 443-1797 Web Site: http://www.mchb.hrsa.gov E-mail: ctibbs@hrsa.gov

Keywords: Abstinence, Access to health care, Adolescent health, Advocacy, Block grants, Child health, Emergency medical services for children, Federal agencies, Grants, Guidelines, Health promotion, Healthy start, Infant health, Information sources, MCH Bureau, Maternal health, Model programs, Online systems, Program descriptions, Program development, Spanish language materials, Title V

Annotation: UNICEF, the United Nation's Children's Fund, works with others around the globe to overcome the obstacles caused by poverty, violence, disease, and discrimination. UNICEF promotes immunization, works to prevent the spread of HIV/Aids among young people, promotes girls' education and gender equality, and advocates for children. Information by country, contained on the Web site, includes basic health indicators such as mortality and life expectancy; efforts in advocacy, education, and fundraising; and guidelines for becoming involved. UNICEF's Innocenti Research Centre helps to identify and research areas that are vital to the current and future work of the organization. A publications catalog is available online. Interested individuals are invited to subscribe to receive electronic news alerts.

Contact: ThreeUnited Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017, Telephone: (212) 326-7000 Fax: (212) 887-7465 Web Site: http://www.unicef.org E-mail: info@unicef.org

Keywords: AIDS, Adolescents, Child advocacy, Child health, Fundraising, Gender discrimination, Health promotion, Immunization, International health, Mortality, Preventive health services