National Cancer Institute
For the general public and health professionals, we offer consumer-oriented information on a wide range of topics as well as comprehensive descriptions of our research programs.
National Library of Medicine
The National Library of Medicine is the world’s largest medical library. The Library collects materials and provides information and research services in all areas of biomedicine and health care.
FDA
The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.
American Heart Association
Our mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. That single purpose drives all we do. The need for our work is beyond question.
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community- based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem.
National Institutes of Health
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.
Center for Disease Control
Since it was founded in 1946 to help control malaria, CDC has remained at the forefront of public health efforts to prevent and control infectious and chronic diseases, injuries, workplace hazards, disabilities, and environmental health threats.
American Medical Association
As the nation’s largest physician’s group, the AMA advocates on the issues vital to the nation’s health.
American Hospital Association
Founded in 1898, the AHA provides education for health care leaders and is a source of information on health care issues and trends.