Keyword:
Agencies/Organizations

American Cancer Society
ACS
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service. With more than two million volunteers nationwide, the American Cancer Society is one of the oldest and largest voluntary health agencies in the United States.

American College of Epidemiology
ACE
http://www.acepidemiology2.org/
This professional organization is dedicated to the education & advocacy for epidemiologists.

American Lung Association of Arkansas
American Lung Association
http://www.lungark.org/
The American Lung Association of Arkansas is a volunteer organization working to promote lung health, keep kids from smoking and help patients with asthma, especially children.

American Public Health Asssociation
APHA
http://www.apha.org/
The American Public Health Association (APHA) is the oldest and largest organization of public health professionals in the world, representing more than 50,000 members from over 50 occupations of public health.

American Statistical Association
ASA
http://www.amstat.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=main
The American Statistical Association (ASA) is a scientific and educational society founded in 1839 with the following mission: To promote excellence in the application of statistical science across the wealth of human endeavor.

Arkansas Center for Health Improvement
ACHI
http://www.achi.net/
ACHI was formed as an independent, nonpartisan organization under the auspices of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), its limited resources are effectively channeled into new health initiatives by combining the research and teaching at UAMS with ADH’s policy, regulatory, and health promotion and illness prevention activities.

Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality
ADEQ
http://www.adeq.state.ar.us/
The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality is an agency of the state of Arkansas. We are headquartered in Little Rock and have offices and area inspectors throughout the state. We strive to protect Arkansas' priceless natural resources - its air, water and land - from the threat of pollution.

Arkansas Government Agencies
Arkansas.gov
http://www.accessarkansas.org/government_name.php
Complete alphabetical list of all Arkansas state government entities including departments, boards, and commissions.

Arkansas Hospital Association
AHA
http://www.arkhospitals.org/
For about 70 years, the Arkansas Hospital Association (AHA) has worked for the betterment of hospitals by instituting spirited programs in education, government relations, research, and communication.

Arkansas Public Health Association
APHA
http://www.arkpublichealth.org/
The Arkansas Public Health Association (APHA) is an affiliate of the American Public Health Association, Inc., and the Southern Health Association. The membership of the Arkansas Public Health Association is made up of individuals from public health disciplines as well as persons interested in the advancement of public health.

Arkansas State Directory Online
arkansas.gov
http://www.arkansas.gov/directory/
Search for a department, service, or person in a department.

Association of Schools of Public Health
ASPH
http://www.asph.org/
The Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH) is the only national organization representing the deans, faculty and students of the accredited member schools of public health and other programs seeking accreditation as schools of public health.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/nip/home-hcp.htm
Provides information geared toward various audiences, including health care professionals, media, and the general public. Includes information on vaccine-preventable diseases, immunization benefits, news and publications about immunizations and immunization-related issues, educational and training resources for immunization providers, and patient education resources.

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
CMS
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/
Provides links to all topics of interest about Medicare and Medicaid.

Community Health Centers of Arkansas
CHCA
http://www.chc-ar.org/aboutus_intro.html
Community Health Centers of Arkansas, Inc. (CHCA), strives to ensure 100% access and zero disparities through promoting and facilitating shared resources, collaborative partnerships, and providing technical assistance to impact positively the expansion of healthcare services in and among communities.

Council on State and Territorial Epidemiologists
CSTE
http://www.cste.org/
Leaders in applied public health epidemiology.

Department of Health and Human Services
National Vaccine Program Office
http://www.dhhs.gov/nvpo/
Information about childhood, adolescent, and adult immunizations. Includes publications and reports on vaccine preventable diseases, vaccine safety, vaccine coverage, immunization laws, injury compensation, and immunization registries.

Department of Homeland Security
DHS
http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/
Homeland Security leverages resources within Federal, state, and local governments, coordinating the transition of multiple agencies and programs into a single, integrated agency focused on protecting the American people and their homeland.

EnviroLink
EnviroLink Network
http://www.envirolink.org/
The EnviroLink Network is a non-profit organization which has been providing access to thousands of online environmental resources since 1991.

Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA
http://www.fema.gov/about/index.shtm
FEMA's mission within the Department of Homeland Security is to lead the effort to prepare the nation for all hazards and effectively manage federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates proactive mitigation activities, trains first responders, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program.

Food and Drug Administration
FDA
http://www.fda.gov/
FDA is an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services and consists of eight centers/offices.

National Center for Infectious Disease
NCID
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/
NCID website resources available from the CDC.

National Counterterrorism Center
NCTC
http://www.nctc.gov/
This new agency is a central element of Congress’s plan to strengthen US intelligence capabilities and to mobilize all government agencies in the war on terrorism.

National Institute on Deafness and Other Hearing Disorders
NIDCD/NIH
http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/
An organization devoted to improving the lives of people with communication disorders.

National Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism
MIPT
http://www.mipt.org/
This institute expands and shares knowledge in order to prevent terrorism and mitigate its effects.

Partners in Information Access for the Public Health Workforce
NLM, APHA, AHRQ, ASPH, and more
http://phpartners.org/
PH Partners primary purpose is to help the public health workforce find and use information effectively to improve and protect the public's health.

Terrorism Knowledge Base (TKB)
MIPT
http://www.tkb.org/Home.jsp
The MIPT Terrorism Knowledge Base (TKB) is the one-stop resource for comprehensive research and analysis on global terrorist incidents, terrorism-related court cases, and terrorist groups and leaders.

US Department of Education
Department of Education
http://www.ed.gov