Johns Hopkins Center for Injury Research and Policy : The Johns Hopkins Center for Injury Research and Policy is dedicated to high quality research that informs the establishment of programs and policies aimed at controlling the incidence, severity and consequences of injuries; the application of this research through professional practice; and the integration of research and practice with the education of future research scientists and practitioners in injury control.
American Journal of Health Promotion : The American Journal of Health Promotion, was launched in 1986 as the first peer reviewed journal devoted to health promotion and it remains the largest, with subscribers in all 50 United States and about 40 other countries. Our editorial goal is to provide a forum for the many diverse disciplines that contribute to health promotion and to reduce the gap between health promotion research and practice.
Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) : The Immunization Action Coalition, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, works to increase immunization rates and prevent disease by creating and distributing educational materials for health professionals and the public that enhance the delivery of safe and effective immunization services. The Coalition also facilitates communication about the safety, efficacy, and use of vaccines within the broad immunization community of patients, parents, health
Western New York Adult Immunization Coalition : The main focus of the coalition has been to increase awareness regarding the importance of adult immunizations in an effort to minimize vaccine preventable diseases. The coalition is here to help our fellow health care providers in promoting good health in the eight counties of Western New York. We can provide vaccine order information and the availability of public flu and pneumonia clinics.
International Finance Facility for Immunisation : The central aim of the International Finance Facility for Immunisation Company (IFFIm) is to help save more children's lives and to do so faster, in order to support the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals . IFFIm has been designed to accelerate the availability of funds to be used for health and immunisation programmes through the GAVI Alliance (formerly the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation) in 70 of the poorest countrie
Vaccine Possibilities for Chagas' Disease : Chagas disease, with a high incidence rate, is a resiliant and effective pathogen causing acute and chronic disease. There is no cure, prophylactic treatment or vaccination. Biotechnology research explores several opportunities for vaccination development including genetic vaccines and plant extracts.
Centre for Health Promotion : The Centre for Health Promotion (Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Toronto), established in 1989, is a community-academic partnership. The Centre is committed to excellence in education, evaluation and research. In a multi-disciplinary, collaborative context it activates, develops and evaluates innovative health promotion approaches in Canada and abroad. The Centre is an active, high quality, internationally recognized leader in
Center for Injury Control : Focused on strategies of prevention, acute care, and rehabilitation to reduce the health and economic impact of injury on individuals and on society. A World Health Organization Collaborating Center of Injury Prevention and Control, at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health.
Center for Injury Research and Control : Conducts injury control research, gathers and disseminates information on injuries, provides training for health care professionals, and informs the public and community leaders on injury control measures. Part of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Canadian Poisonous Plants Information System : The Canadian Poisonous Plants Information System presents data on plants that cause poisoning in livestock, pets, and humans. The plants include native, introduced, and cultivated outdoor plants as well as indoor plants that are found in Canada. Some food and herbal plants are also included that may cause potential poisoning problems. Plant poisoning is caused by chemicals in plants that have undesirable affects upon animals and humans. Some