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Addiction & Recovery


The Cenikor Foundation, Inc.


http://www.neosoft.com/~cenikor

Nonprofit organization. Focuses on assisting people develop skills they need to live a lifestyle free from substance abuse. Provides free residential, treatment, education, and prevention services to people over the age of 18.


Drinkwise


http://www.med.umich.edu/drinkwise/

An educational program which helps people reduce alcohol consumption. Includes a self-evaluation form and phone number to contact Drinkwise for more information.


Habit Smart


http://www.cts.com:80/~habtsmrt/

Provides information about addictive behavior: theories of habit strengths, persistence, and change. Also offers tips for managing problematic behavior.


The Lenair Technique, Inc.


http://internet.village.com/business/Lenair/

A non-12 step approach to remove the physical and psychological desire for addictive behaviours.


Prevline: Prevention Online


http://www.health.org/

Provides information for those people battling substance abuse, or who know someone battling substance abuse. Contains press releases, publications, forums, and calendars of upcoming events.


The Recovery Home Page


http://www.shore.net/~tcfraser/recovery.htm

Table of contents includes AA information, other 12 step recovery programs, events, treatment centers, commercial recovery sources, and mailing lists.


Sex and Love Addiction Recovery Home Page


http://www.wam.umd.edu/~lihn/sexlove/

Covers the building blocks and other forms of sex addiction, love addiction, dysfunctional families, and steps to recovery.


U.S. Recovery, Addiction, and Abuse Resources


http://www.contact.org/usrecov.htm

Includes organizations, guidelines and directories, and periodicals covering subjects such as rape, domestic violence, Overeaters Anonymous, and Parents of Murdered Children.


Alternative Medicine


Actual Natural Source


http://floralsnw.ark.com/health.html

Focuses on the uses of bee pollen extract for different ailments of the body.


Acupuncture Home Page


http://www.demon.co.uk/acupuncture/index.html

Provides information about acupuncture, including conditions treated, training, research, practitioners, and other resources.


Alexandra Health Center


http://www.aescon.com/alexandra/index.htm

Provides knowledge about natural medicine and homeopathy. Also provides concise descriptions on the medicine for sale.


The Alternative Medicine Home Page from Falk Library of the Health Sciences—University of Pittsburgh


http://www.pitt.edu/~cbw/altm.html

Serves as a jumpstation for sources of information on unconventional, unorthodox, unproven, or alternative, complementary, innovative, and integrative therapies.


Conscious Choice


http://www.consciouschoice.com/

Online bi-monthly midwestern magazine that reports on environmental issues and natural alternatives in health care, food, and nutrition.


HANS—The Health Action Network Society


http://www.hans.org/

Involves current issues at hand, such as acupuncture, chiropractice, disease, fluoride, food, government, pesticides, vitamins, and water. Offers films, books, and videos for sale.


Health and Longevity


http://www.sims.net/organizations/naturopath/naturopath.html

Includes information on naturopathy, herbology, nutrition, and homeopathy. Derives information from their monthly newsletter.


Herbal Hall


http://www.crl.com/~robbee/herbal.html

Focuses on all things herbs. Includes a list of resources, books, schools, and herbalists. Also features pictures and text.


The Natural Health and Nutrition Shop


http://www.pixi.com/~gedwards/health/welcome.html

Provides information about nutritional supplements. Includes antioxidant protection, skin treatments, weight loss and athletic performance.


Nature's Medicine


http://www.halcyon.com/jerryga/welcome.html

Provides natural alternatives to Western medicine. Specializes in targeted nutritionals for better health. Offers more than 200 products.


The People's Place


http://peopleplace.com

Provides information and resource listings for health, personal growth, alternative medicine and therapies, healthy eating, fitness, yoga and meditation, books, vegetarianism, macrobiotics, and ayurveda. Also lists resorts, retreats, and related workshops and events.


Welcome to Acupuncture


http://www.acupuncture.com/

Contains information on acupuncture, Oriental and Chinese medicine, herbology, Qi Gong (a.k.a. Chi Kung, Chi Gong, Qi Kung), a practitioner referral list, and a list of accredited schools for Chinese medicine. Also provides state laws regarding acupuncture.


WorldWide Wellness


http://www.doubleclickd.com/wwwellness.html

Provides a database of alternative and wholistic health information and resources. Lists events and expos going on in the Maryland area.


Companies


Alliance Health Products


http://www.websrus.com/websrus/alliance/

Offers a complete line of health food products to improve your health and diet, including vitamins, herbal health care products, and a natural weight loss program.


Cell Tech Super Blue Green Algae


http://www.gate.net/~clever/home.html

Provides information about Cell Tech Super Blue Green Algae, which helps strengthen the bodyÕs immune system.


Code Four Medical


http://web.idirect.com/~cfm

A Public Health & Safety company that provides training, consulting, and supplies.


Doody Publishing Health Science Book Reviews


http://www.doody.com/

Targets people interested in newly published health sciences books—professionals, students, librarians, bookstore staff, and publishers in the health sciences. Offers access to a book reviews database that consists of bibliographic and descriptive information on 5,000 titles with original reviews of 3,000 of them (by paid subscription), but offers a one-day free trial.


Dragon Herbarium


http://www.teleport.com/~seahorse/dragon/

Online herbal store. Offers many herbs, spices, essential oils, tinctures, potion, lotions, and more. Features an online catalog and price list.


E-Zee Vision¨ Prescription Eyeglasses


http://www.eyeglass.com

Offers prescription eyeglasses, factory-direct. Features high-resolution color images and sound.


The Green Page—Natural Health/Nutrition


http://www.nmia.com/~sethguy/herbgreen.html

Discusses high-tech natural nutrition and weight management methods.


My Life International


http://www.cashflow.com/mylife

Markets organically sourced health products, including BioGen Plus.


Pharmavite Corporation


http://www.vitamin.com/

Offers information on vitamins and nutritional supplements.


Springboard Health and Nutrition Products


http://www.springbeech.com/springboard

Offers health and nutrition products.


Swan Medical, Inc.


http://www.vnet.net/swanmed/

Provides information about the latest in minimally invasive surgical equipment and instrumentation. Also distributes CooperSurgical, and EuroMed, in North Carolina and South Carolina.


Tapestry Books— Adoption/Infertility Book Catalog


http://www.webcom.com/~tapestry

Serves as a source for adoption and infertility books and information. Offers the Adoption Book Catalog, which contains more than 275 books on adoption, infertility, and parenting challenges.


Death & Dying


A Place to Honor Grief


http://www2.dgsys.com:80/~tgolden//honor.html#

Allows men and women a place to write about lost loved ones as part of their grief and healing.


Bereavement Research Network


http://bereavement.org/

Includes the Men's Grief Resource and information on support, resources, conferences and workshops, and e-mail courses.


DeathNET


http://www.rights.org/~deathnet/

Offers pages related to the legal, moral, medical, historical, and cultural aspects of human mortality.


Euthanasia World Directory


http://www.efn.org/~ergo/

Includes pages on the Euthanasia Research and Guidance Organization, the World Federation of Right to Die Societies, and acts, laws, and news about euthanasia.


The International Association for Near-Death Studies


http://www.iands.org/iands/

For those with an interest in near-death experiences, those who have had near-death experiences, and those who research the phenomena.


The Internet Cremation Society


http://www.cremation.org/

Contains links to cremation providers and societies, scattering options, and U.S. and Canadian society participants.


The Natual Death Centre


http://newciv.org/worldtrans/naturaldeath.html

A non-profit project established to support people dying at home and their careers, and help them arrange funerals. Includes lists of publications and articles.


Sociology of Death and Dying


http://www.trinity.edu/~mkearl/death.html

Contains pages dealing with how people die, death across cultures and time, death and religion, moral debates, and personal impacts of death.


Summum Mummification


http://www.summum.org/mum.htm

Offers ideas on modern mummification, philosophical examination of mummification, and pet memorials.


Dentistry


Dental Ethics


http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/SEYMOUR_YALE/

Seeks to "address the future of American dentistry" through a discussion of modern dental ethics.


Dental Implant Home Page


http://www.dental-implants.com/

Provides information on placing and restoring dental implants. Includes seminars, articles, study groups, and patient treatment overviews.


The Dental Information Home Page


http://128.146.79.87/

Provides links on topics such as dentures, bleaching, erosion, bridges, and temporomandibular disorders.


Dental Related Internet Resources


http://www.nyu.edu/Dental/intres.html

NYU College of Dentistry provides connections to other dental education sites, office supplies, government-related information, and insurance.


The DENTal TRAUMA Server


http://www.unige.ch/smd/orthotr.html

Dedicated to the dissemination of basic and therapeutic knowledge on dentofacial trauma.


Frequently Asked Questions


http://www.dentistinfo.com/topics/faq.htm

A FAQ sheet with in-depth information on such subjects as root canal therapy, crowns, and gum disease.


Mercury Page


http://vest.gu.se/~bosse/MercuryPage.html

"At this site you will find text, links, abstracts related to mercury and amalgam as environmental and health issues, and the facts, prejudices, thoughts, ideas, that may be contained in them."


Oral Health Country Profiles


http://www.whocollab.odont.lu.se./index.html

Presents information on dental diseases and oral health services for countries around the world.


Scholarly Opportunities in Dentistry


http://weber.u.washington.edu/~dentistry/scholops.htm

Includes information on grants, scholarships and fellowships, calls for papers, and symposia and seminars.


So, You Want to be a Dentist?


http://www.vvm.com/~bond/home.html

For those considering dentistry as a career. Covers different types of dentists, how to care for teeth, and how to become a dentist.


Dieting & Weight Loss


Body/Mind Restoration Retreats 1996


http:/users.aol.com/bodymindr/

A two week program designed to detoxify, nourish and assist the body and mind to reach optimum health. Includes dates and tuition information.


CyberDiet


http://www.cyberdiet.com/

Contains pages on food facts, menus and meal plans, recipes, and exercise.


Fat PersonÕs Home Page


http://www.io.com/~joeobrin/fat/html

Contains text of a national Institute of Health study concluding that an effective method for weight loss and control does not exist. Also covers other "size acceptance" resources.


The HackerÕs Diet


http://www.fourmilab.ch/hackdiet/www/hackdiet.html

An online book to help everyone find the diet plan thatÕs right for them.


Health Vision


http://www1.mhv.net/~donn/diet.html

Offers links to FAQs on different exercises, diet and food myths, and a "powerful but spooky technique" to help start the diet journey.


Largesse: The Network for Size Esteem


http://www.fatso.com/fatgirl/largesse

A feminist resource center and clearinghouse for non-diet and size rights communities worldwide.


Magic of Believing


http://www.geocities.com/Athens/1953/

Provides information on joining Magic of Believing, a support group that discusses diets, obesity, medical advances, fitness, and nutrition.


Medical Sciences Bulletin


http://pharminfo.com/pubs/msb/seroton.html

Reprint of an article on serotonin and eating disorders.


Michael D. Myers MD Inc./Myers Information Services


http://www.weight.com/

Written by a physician, this page contains overviews of eating disorders, treatments and current topics related to obesity, and obesity-related medical conditions.


Tell-Me-Y, Inc.


http://www.cnct.com/~tellmey/

Provides the phone number for The Solution Hotline, a charge-per-minute connection to topics including hypnotherapy and food addiction.


Disabilities


Ability OnLine Support Network


http://www.ablelink.org/

An electronic bulletin that connects young people with disabilities or chronic illness to disabled and non-disabled peers and mentors.


Access Ability Travel


http://www.disabled-travel.com/

Specializes in vacations that meet the special needs of travelers with disabilities.


The Archimedes Project


http://kanpai.stanford.edu/arch/arch.html

Seeks to promote equal access to information for individuals with disabilities by influencing the early design stages of tomorrowÕs computer-based technology.


Blind Childrens Center, Inc. Home Page


http://www.primenet.com/bcc/

Nonprofit organization. Provides resources and assistance to visually impaired children and their families. Provides information on an educational preschool program, family services, the current newsletter, and a calendar of upcoming events. Also lists links to other related sites.


The CHATBACK Trust


http://www.tcns.co.uk/chatback/

Serves as place where children who have disabilities can have their own dialogue. Functions primarily as an e-mail exchange through a related listserv. Provides information about this service.


Deaf World Web


http://deafworldweb.org/deafworld/

Lists some information in German and French, as well as English, and is fairly international in scope. Provides information on deaf studies, deaf culture, useful services, and more.


Disability Net


http://www.globalnet.co.uk/~pmatthews/DisabilityNet/

A non-political service run by people with disabilities for people with disabilities.


Mankato State University Department of Communication Disorders


http://www.mankato.msus.edu/dept/comdis/kuster2/welcome.html

Covers topics including child language disorders, dysphagia, fluency disorders, stuttering, and hearing and hearing disabilities.


National Sports Center for the Disabled


http://www.nscd.org/nscd/

Discusses its role as the largest and most successful outdoor recreation program for those with disabilities. Utilizes both winter and summer activities.


The Sibling Support Project


http://www.chmc.org/departmt/sibsupp/

Dedicated to the interests of brothers and sisters of people with special health and developmental needs. Offers support groups, workshops, and newsletters.


Diseases & Conditions


AIDS Walk Los Angeles


http://www.bonsai.com/LAAIDS/

Lets you register for the AIDS Walk.


Alzheimer Disease Web Site


http://med-www.bu.edu/Alzheimer/home.html

Serves as a reference site for clinicians, investigators, and caregivers interested in Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias.


Cardiovascular Institute of the South


http://www.cardio.com/

Center for the advanced diagnosis and treatment of heart and circulatory disease. Offers a wide range of reports covering the full spectrum of prevention, diagnosis, and nonsurgical and surgical treatment of circulatory problems.


Center for AIDS Prevention Studies


http://www.caps.ucsf.edu/capsweb

Conducts epidemiological and behavioral studies in the primary prevention and early intervention of HIV disease. Carries out these research activities locally, nationally, and internationally. Also conducts ethical studies and policy analyses of AIDS-related issues, and provides a program of technology transfer and exchange with community-based organizations.


Heart Mind Body Institute


http://www.power.net/hbm/hbm1.html

Explains new approaches in the prevention and reversal of coronary heart disease without open heart surgery. Seeks to help you free yourself from any kind of heart disease using this new approach.


An Introduction to Vision Correcting Procedures by Med-Source, Inc.


http://www.ozarksol.com/medsource/

Informs the public about vision correcting procedures, including radial keratotomy (RK) for nearsightedness, astigmatic keratotomy (AK) for astigmatism, automated lamellar keratoplasty (ALK) for farsightedness, and the soon to be FDA approved photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) for nearsightedness.


The Jeffrey Modell Foundation


http://www.mssm.edu/peds/modell/home-pag.html

Dedicated to Primary Immune Deficiency, an inherited defect in the immune system.


Medicine On Line


http://meds.com

Serves as a commercial online medical information service. Provides health care professionals and consumers a convenient place to obtain medical information. Serves as a gateway to access other health information services on the Internet. Currently focuses on cancer information.


Parkinson's Web


http://neuro-chief-e.mgh.harvard.edu/parkinsonsweb/Main/PDmain.html

Serves as a resource directory, pointing you to sources of information on Parkinson's disease.


Pediatric Rheumatology home page


http://www.wp.com/pedsrheum

Provides information for children and young adults who have arthritis and other rheumatic diseases of childhood, their families, and the physicians who care for them.


The Prostate Cancer InfoLink


http://www.comed.com/Prostate/

Includes pages on screening for prostate cancer, understanding diagnosis and treatments, and where to find support groups.


Rehabilitation Learning Center


http://weber.u.washington.edu/~rlc/

Seeks to create a computer-based multimedia rehabilitation environment designed to educate and train individuals with acute or chronic spinal cord injuries so they can successfully leave the in-patient rehabilitation environment and function in society. Provides information about their plans and progress.


Roxane Pain Institute


http://www.Roxane.com

Offers cancer and AIDS pain management services. Serves as a resource for pain sufferers and clinicians. Offers educational materials, including newsletters, clinical articles, presentation slides on cancer pain management, and a schedule of upcoming pain management seminars.


Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Information Home Page


http://q.continuum.net/~sidsnet/

Provides information about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. "This page will grow and evolve as we progress up the learning curve together. Your patience, understanding, and contributions to this page will make it grow into a true network of people and information dedicated to stopping SIDS, the number one killer of infants between the ages of one month and one year." —Chuck Mihalko, President, SIDS Network


Vision Impairments: A Guide for the Perplexed


http://www.wimsey.com/~jlyon/index.html

Provides contact information about agencies, consumer groups, Internet resources, and vendors of adaptive technology for persons with vision impairments. Covers international resources and resources local to British Columbia and Western Canada. Also carries discussions that cover the experience of vision impairment.


Emergency Services


Avalanche Dogs!


http://weber.u.washington.edu/~danc/avalanche.html

Discusses training dogs for search and rescue missions.


EMBBS: Emergency Medicine and Primary Care Home Page


http://www.njnet.com/~embbs/

Provides educational resources and job opportunities for emergency and primary care physicians and health care providers.


Emergency


http://www.catt.citri.edu.au/emergency/

Hopes to provide an insight into emergency services around the world through action photos, virtual emergency, a training room and a notice board.


Emergency Preparedness Information eXchange


http://hoshi.cic.sfu.ca/epix/

Promotes the exchange of ideas about the prevention of, preparation for, and recovery from natural and socio-technological disasters.


Global Emergency Medicine Archives


http://gema.library.ucsf.edu:8081/

Online journal featuring articles, online discussion forums, and keyword searches through the GEMA text archives.


Mountain Rescue Association


http://www.mra.org/

A volunteer organization which provides mountain safety education and volunteers for search and rescue operations.


National Collegiate EMS Foundation Home Page


http://www.ncemsf.org/

Clearinghouse of information for campus EMS groups. Also maintains two e-mail discussion lists and information on conferences.


Team Dispatch


http://www.sitegroup.com/teamdisp/

Program designed to bring more awareness to EMS, Fire/Rescue, police and sheriff department dispatchers.


UBC (University of British Columbia) MultiCentre Research Network


http://www.interchg.ubc.ca/emerg_vh/ubc_multicentre.html

Emergency medicine research consortium made up of the emergency medicine research divisions of three teaching hospitals, The Royal Columbian Hospital, St Paul's Hospital and The Vancouver Hospital. Outlines information about the network's current and recent research activities. Also outlines recent publications, abstracts, presentations, and text book chapters. Functions as a "bulletin board" type service, whereby members can post intra-network messages using a password-controlled link. Also offers links to a faculty-wide e-mail directory.


UTHSCSA Trauma Home Page


http://rmstewart.uthscsa.edu/

Focuses on issues of injury, injury prevention, and surgical critical care. Contains trauma evaluation forms, a trauma and critical care e-mail directory, and trauma patient presentations.


Fitness


Aerobics!


http://grove.ufl.edu/~evilgreg/aerobics.html

Contains a FAQ sheet, a library of aerobics patterns, and a calendar of fitness events.


The Alexander Technique


http://www.alextech.com/

Developed to improve balance and posture and help alleviate back pain.


balance: Fitness on the Net


http://hyperlink.com:80/balance

Online magazine covering sports nutrition and therapy and the International Register of Personal Trainers, as well as general fitness and exercise.


Hiking and Walking Homepage


http://www.teleport.com/~walking/hiking.html

Offers hiking and walking resources, organizations, philosophy, and updates on gear.


International Yoga School


http://www.webzone1.co.uk/www/simon/iys/

Offers diploma courses in professional stress management, yoga teaching, diet and nutrition, aromatherapy, massage, and reflexology.


Mirkin Report


http://www.wdn.com/mirkin/

Breakthroughs in health, fitness, nutrition, and sexuality. Includes discussions of scientific discoveries and information about Dr. MirkinÕs readio programs and books.


MSU Athletic Training


http://vax1.mankato.msus.edu/~k061252/MSUATC.html

Provides information for people interested in the athletic training profession. Provides information about MSU as a curriculum program and information concerning it. Also offers a number of other athletic training or related links, such as program information, alumni information, history, athletic training listserver discussion directory, and staff.


Online Digital Fitness Solutions


http://www.lmg.com/odfs/menu.htm

Discusses various types of heartrate monitors and how they can improve performance.


Peak Performance


http://www.siteworks.co.uk/pperf/conts.htm

A scientific newsletter devoted to improving stamina, strength, and fitness.


Yoga Paths: An Overview of Different Schools and Traditions


http://zeta.cs.adfa.oz.au/Spirit/Yoga/Overview.html

Lists 23 types of yoga and offers links to more information about the forms.


General Health


General Complementary Medicine


http://www.forthrt.com/~chronicl/archiv.htm#5

Offers links to other health and medicinal home pages.


The Good Health Web


http://www.social.com/health/index.html

Provides daily health news (and an archive), a library of health articles, discussions, and lists of FAQs, newsgroups, and mailing lists.


Health Resource


http://www.coolware.com/health/joel/health.html

Provides information about health, stress, sexuality, and many other problems that people can encounter.


Healthtouch


http://www.healthtouch.com/

Provides updates on health, diseases, wellness and illness, a resource directory guide to organizations and government agencies, access to pharmacies in your community, and a drug search program that allows you to search for information about prescription and over-the-counter drugs.


International Health News


http://www.perspective.com/health/index.html

Presents a monthly electronic newsletter and discussion group for people who want to gain a better understanding of news and research on the relationship between health, nutrition, and lifestyle.


The Minority Health Network


http://www.pitt.edu/~ejb4/min/

Lists minority health resources by minority group, by subject, and by disease. Also includes lists of upcoming events and publications.


Navigator's Health and Nutrition Page


http://www.nav.com/home/hnpage.html

Includes jumps to a wide range of health and medicine sources from around the country. Serves as a starting for any health-related search.


A Word on Health


http://www.webcom.com/~revista/

Focuses on a few topics, such as vitamins and medicine. Changes every three months.


World Health Network


http://www.worldhealth.net/

Dedicated to health, vitality, and longevity. Contains information on anti-aging, nutrition and exercise, and traditional and alternative health care.


Geriatrics & Aging


The Aging Research Centre


http://www.hookup.net/mall/aging/agesit59.html

Provides information to those interested in the aging process. Includes books, theories, newsgroups, conferences, and laboratories.


Creative Learning Stroke Support Web Site


http://www.tpoint.net/creative/

Focuses on a software system designed to help stroke and trauma victims recover language abilities.


Geropsychology


http://www.premier.net/~gero/geropsyc.html

Includes listing of gerontology, senior information, dementia, ParkinsonÕs Disease, stroke, assessment, and psychology resources.


Guide to Retirement Living Online


http://dataprompt.com/neteng/retire_liv.html

Provides different retirement options, including nursing care, facilities, independent living facilities, and home health care, as well as links to legal, financial, and moving services.


Home Modification: A NARIC Resource Guide


http://www.cais.net/naric//hm.html

Provides information on making housing more accessible, including publications, organizations, and identifying products.


Institute for Brain Aging and Dementia


http://www.alz.uci.edu/

Discusses the instituteÕs research into discovering the fundamental mechanisms behind dysfunction, and to applying those findings to prevent and reverse dementia.


Portals Aging


http://www.portals.pdx.edu/~isidore/aging.html

Provides links to other resources for people to find information on the aging process. Covers discussion groups, databases, library cataloges, and aging-related home pages.


SeniorSites


http://www.seniorsites.com/

Provides a national listing of nonprofit senior housing, healthcare, and service organizations.


Social Security Online


http://www.ssa.gov/

Provided by the Social Security Administration, this site includes agency and benefit information, a guide for employers, international information, legislation, and research and statistics.


Health Administration


American College of Healthcare Executives


http://www.ache.org/

A professional membership society for healthcare executives. Offers publications, policy statements, and educational programs.


Aspen Publishers, Inc.


http://www.aspenpub.com/

Lists products and articles in adminitration, health care, and law and business.


BONES: The Biomedically Oriented Navigator of Electronic Services


http://bones.med.ohio-state.edu

Provides faculty, staff, and students in the health sciences with a starting point for Internet exporation.


Healthcare Financial Management Association


http://www.hfma.org/

A membership organization for financial management professionals. Provides a common ground for the exchange of ideas related to hospital finance.


Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society


http://www.himss.org/

Not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting a better understanding of health care information and management systems.


National Association of Health Authorities and Trusts


http://www.nahat.net/

Brings together NHS health authorities, Scottish health boards, and Northern Ireland health and social services boards to exchange information on support services, conferences, research, and publications.


Society for Medical Decision Making


http://www.nemc.org/SMDM

Focuses on promoting rational and systematic approaches to decisions about health policy and the clinical care of patients. Includes decision analysis, applications of quantitative methods in clinical settings and medical research, studies of human cognition and the psychology of clinical reasoning, medical ethics, medical informatics and decision making, artificial intelligence, evaluation of medical practices, and cost-effectiveness or cost-benefit assessments.


Health Care


Center for Rural Health and Social Service Developers


http://www.siu.edu/~crhssd/

Seeks to bring together university resources and are agencies to address health concerns. The center conducts research and training, tests new models of healthcare delivery, and develops policy recommendations to improve the health of the rural populations.


The Chiropractic Page


http://www.mbnet.mb.ca/~jwiens/chiro.html

Primarily serves as a pointer to health-related subjects, focusing on information for chiropractors, students, other health care practitioners, and interested laypersons. Offers many sites and links.


Colorado HealthNet


http://bcn.boulder.co.us/health/chn/index.html

Provides information on chronic illnesses, complementary therapies, health care plans, and information on state and federal agencies.


Indigent Patient Services


http://www.bayanet.com/Customers/indigent/index.html

Helps indigent patients receive medications necessary for health and well-being.


The Internal Capsule


http://www.voicenet.com/1/voicenet/homepages/levinson/index.html

Provides resources and information on physical therapy, including music-related injuries and a PT student page.


The Internet Medical Products Guide


http://www.medicom.com/medicom/home.html

Provides a database of medical product sales and technical information for health care providers.


Marquette University Program in Physical Therapy


http://www.mu.edu/dept/pt

Includes information about the Master's in Physical Therapy Program at Marquette University and about the profession of physical therapy. Offers many links to other physical therapy and health-related topics.


Marijuana as a Medicine


http://www.calyx.com/~olsen/MEDICAL/medical.html

Continues the controversy of using marijuana to relieve medical ailments.


MDB Information Network


http://mdbinfonet.com

Provides objective information for health care decision makers. Helps health care providers reduce risk, contain costs, and increase efficiencies by providing reliable data, strategic analysis, and counsel. Delivers services through three divisions: MDB Technology Services, MDB Information Services, and MDB Financial Network.


MedSearch America


http://www.medsearch.com

Online job postings and resumes for the healthcare field.


Patti PeeplesÕ Guide to Health Economics, Medical, and Pharmacy Resources on the Net


http://www.exit109.com/~zaweb/pjp/

Lists national and international links to biotech firms, medical libraries, journals, employment, and health databases.


The Physical Therapy WWW Page


http://www.mindspring.com/~wbrock/pt.html

Provides general information about physical therapy. Includes physical therapy today, research, treatment, typical work settings, specialization, and credentials.


SPA in Italy


http://www.travel.it/ter/

Promotes the belief that the hot springs in Italy can bring relief from every type of problem, from allergy to metabolism to stress.


Health Insurance


AFLAC


http://www.aflac.com/

Provides guaranteed-renewable supplemental health insurance.


Employers Health Insurance


http://www.employershealth.com/

Focuses on helping small businesses provide benefits.


FHP Health Care


http://www.fhp.com

Targets anyone who wants to assess their own health or learn more about HMOs.


Inscon: Insurance Consultants, Inc.


http://inscon.com/

Writes and administers insurance programs for colleges nationwide and KÐ12 institutions in a 10-state region.


Insurance for Students, Inc.


http://www.ins-for-students.com/

Includes policies for colleges and universities, international programs, nursery and daycare, athletics, and camps.


Insurance Research Network


http://mmink.cts.com/mmink/dossiers/irn.html

Offers a free health insurance quote.


Managed Health Care


http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/MANDR/

Home page for a consulting firm that offers assistance in medicaid consulting, HMO products and mergers, self-insured health plans, and insurance company consulting.


Rusty Chambers Insurance Agent—Life, DI, Disability, Health


http://www.intellinet.com/~rusty

Includes a brief list of insurance products and services. Also offers quotes for any type of insurance.


Value-Care


http://www.packplus.com/~protech/integra.html

Supplemental insurance to cover dental, vision, hearing, and prescription drug needs.


Worldwide Med


http://www.silo.com/services/wwmed/medsrc.htm

Independent insurance brokers offering temporary medical plans.


Institutes


Arkansas Children's Hospital


http://www.ach.uams.edu/

Private, nonprofit institution. Offers children comprehensive medical care from birth to age 21, from every county in Arkansas and from many nearby states, regardless of a family's ability to pay.


Catholic Health Association of Wisconsin


http://www.execpc.com/~chaw

Nonprofit state association that serves more than 100 Catholic health care facilities in Wisconsin. Provides information about the association's purpose, educational programming, newsletters, and ethical information.


Charities USA


http://www.charitiesusa.com/charitiesusa/fedmain/mraamain.html

Includes links to many medical research groups and foundations. Offers an 800 number for donations to help fight disease.


Hair Loss Handbook and Support Group Network


http://www.hairnow.com/

Targets the countless number of men and women who want to learn more about hair loss.


Interactive Media Lab


http://griffith.dartmouth.edu/iml/iml.html

Part of the Dartmouth Medical School. Specializes in using computers, media, and communications technologies for medical simulations.


International Cancer Alliance


http://www2.ari.net/icare/

ICA is a nonprofit organization which ensures that high-quality, focused, patient-centered cancer information is available to patients and physicians. Includes information on programs and background, and a sign up site for more information.


Missouri Institute of Mental Health


http://www.missouri.edu/~mimhmj

Highlights the research, education, and multimedia efforts in which the Missouri Institute of Mental Health currently is involved.


New England Medical Center


http://www.nemc.org

Provides information about tradition and history the prestigious New England Medical Center. Offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for adults and children.


Radiation Effects Research Foundation


http://www.rerf.or.jp/

Dedicated to studying the effects of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II.


OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration


http://www.osha.gov/

U.S. Department of Labor. Establishes and enforces protective standards, and offers technical assistance to protect the American workplace.


Medical History


Michigan Digital Historical Initiative in the Health Sciences


http://http2.sils.umich.edu/HCHS/

Contains archival, manuscript, and museum materials; images of documents, photographs, graphic art and artifacts; exhibits and galleries on special topics; educational products, and online assistance.


Scientific and Medicinal Antiques


http://www.duke.edu/~tj/sci.ant.html

Includes information on electrical and magnetic items, calculating, surveying, surgical instruments, bloodletting, pharmaceuticals and medical chests, electrotherapy devices, and more.


Medicine


Cyberspace Hospital


http://ch.nus.sg

Provides one-stop access to medical Web servers around the world. Organizes the links into medical specialty departments using a virtual hospital setting.


Department of Neurosurgery at New York University


http://mcns10.med.nyu.edu/

Serves as a resource center for patients, families, and health care professionals on a broad range of neurosurgical issues. Also describes the surgical specialties and research of the staff of the Department of Neurosurgery at the New York University Medical Center.


Department of Otorhinolaryngology at Baylor College of Medicine


http://www.bcm.tmc.edu/oto/page.html

Provides information from the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, including faculty and resident directory, residency and fellowship information, audiology program information, grand rounds archives, subscription information for the OTOHNS-Online Otolaryngology discussion group, and links to other otolaryngology resources.


Experimental Organ Preservation


http://sapphire.surgery.wisc.edu/

Focuses on organ preservation and transplantation. Also discusses UW Solution, an organ preservation solution.


Harvard Biological Labratories' Biosciences-Medicine


http://www.ohsu.edu/cliniweb/wwwvl/

Provides information about what many colleges offer in their health/medicine field, as well as search units to find key topics about health questions, such as pharmacy, epidemiology, and even veterinary medicine.


The Interactive Patient


http://medicus.marshall.edu/medicus.htm

Presents a program that allows you to simulate an actual patient encounter, intended as a teaching tool for physicians, residents, and medical students.


The Medical Education Page


http://www.scomm.net/~greg/med-ed

Targets premed and medical students. Lists medical schools in the United States, offers links to medical reference materials and ftp sites, and provides lists of specialists, and more.


MedLink International


http://www.medlink.com

Links physicians with practice opportunities around the world. Assists physicians seeking employment opportunities, as well as medical organizations recruiting qualified doctors.


Medscrip Windows Prescription Writer for Physicians


http://www.rust.net/~skindell/medscrip.html

Offers a Windows prescription writer program for physicians, written by physicians for physicans. Reduces the workload and decreases the probability of errors.


Northwestern University Department of Radiology


http://pubweb.acns.nwu.edu/~dbk675/nwu_radiology.html

Offers links to current radiologic information and case presentations, as well as a description of services provided, staff, residency, and fellowship programs.


The Osteopathic Source


http://avicom.net/thesource/index.html

Targets osteopathic medical students, osteopathic physicians, the allopathic medical community, and people considering medicine as a career.


PLink—The Plastic Surgery Link


http://www.IAEhv.nl/users/ivheij/plink.html

Offers a collection of plastic-surgery–related links. Targets physicians and interested lay readers. Includes hospital Web pages, journals, books, and general information.


Telemedicine Information Exchange—TIE


http://tie.telemed.org/

Nonprofit research organization. Provides the Telemedicine Information Exchange (TIE), a database of information on telemedicine.


Three-Dimensional Medical Reconstruction


http://www.ge.com/crd/ivl/three_dim_medical.html

Provides 3D MPEG format movies of the human body, brain, skull, colon, heart, torso, and heart arteries.


Virtual Environments and Real-time Deformations for Surgery Simulation


http://www.cc.gatech.edu/gvu/visualization/surgsim/

Focuses on simulating the perceived environment that a surgeon encounters during endoscopic surgery. Offers a large downloadable MPEG movie.


Men's Health


Chronic Prostatitis


http://www.parsec.it/summit/po.htm

Offers sections on classification, diagnostic approaches, treatments, and anatomy and physiology. The author also offers some of his own insights into different treatment methods.


Circumcision Issues


http://www.eskimo.com/%7egburlin/circ.html

Covers facts, information and resource pages, negative aspects, foreskin restoration, and includes a small section on female circumcision.


The Geddings Osbon, Sr. Foundation Impotence Resource Center


http://impotence.org/

A non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life by promoting a better understanding of sensitive medical disorders. Offers causes, treatments, facts, and a womanÕs perspective.


Male Factor Infertility


http://www.ivf.com/male.html

Covers impotence, nutrition as related to male infertility, artificial insemination, transrectal ultrasound, and treatment of varicocele.


Male Fertility


http://www.dash.com/netro/nwx/tmr/tmr0595/fertility0595.html

Provides tips on enhancing fertility and ensuring a healthier baby.


Men™D5's Health


http://h-devil-www.mc.duke.edu/h-devil/men/men.htm

Offers information on urinary tract infections, testicular self exams, premature ejaculation, and erectile dysfunction.


MenÕs Health Issues


http://medic.med.uth.tmc.edu/ptnt/00000391.htm

Shows links to information on fitness for a healthy heart, fat and cholesterol, and prostate cancer screening.


Successfully Treating Impotence


http://www2.impotent.com/caverject/

Covers myths, facts, and prescription drugs, provides a quiz, a free information kit, and the names of doctors in your area who specialize in treating impotence.


Testicular Cancer: Survival High with Early Detection


http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/196_test.html

Encourages self-exams and includes a "how to," and explains the three stages of cancer and treatment, including side effects.


Urologic and Male Genital Diseases


http://www.mic.ki.se/Diseases/c12.html

An extensive list of potential problems in male health and where to find more information.


Mental Health


Acclaim Professional Counseling


http://www.mindspring.com/~brydaguy/acclaim.html

Offers links to short self-help articles on marriage, better sex, recovery from depression, and other happy thoughts.


Cyber-Psych


http://www.charm.net/~pandora/psych/index.html

Offers psychological information and relevant links for mental health information and resources.


Institute of Psychiatry


http://www.iop.bpmf.ac.uk/

Postgraduate school of the University of London, recognized by the World Health Organization as a collaborating center for research and training in mental health. Seeks to promote excellence in the research, development, and teaching of psychiatry and its allied subjects and to apply and disseminate knowledge through the development of treatment for the relief of suffering. Contains information and research on mental health, psychiatry, and neuroscience.


National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Home Page


http://www.cais.com/vikings/nami/index.html

Focuses on improving the lives of people who have severe mental illness and their families.


National Coalition of Arts Therapies Associations


http://membrane.com/ncata/

Provides information of six creative arts therapies: art, dance/movement, drama, music, psyc, and poetry, which use creative processes to facilitate change in therapeutic, rehabilitative, community, and educational settings.


NoodlesÕs Panic-Anxiety Page


http://frank.mtsu.edu/~sward/anxiety/abw.html

Targets the 5-15 percent of the population expected to suffer from an anxiety-related disorder during their lives. Includes theories, support, stories, and pharmacological data.


Psychiatry and Psychotherapy


http://www-leland.stanford.edu/~corelli/

Offers links to mental health information and resources. Provides information on psychiatric diagnosis and on personality disorders and other areas of psychological interest. Offers links to information on psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. Includes a personal reading list in areas of psychiatry, psychotherapy, and psychology.


Psyrix Help-Net and High Performance Consultants


http://www.ottawa.net/~helpnet

Connects you with highly trained and experienced professionals in clinical and performance psychology. Offers to provide you with advice from experienced psychotherapists from a variety of specialties, including drugs and alcohol, sex and relationships, sleep, anxiety and depression, child and family counseling, medication, and general psychology. Serves as an information resource. Includes trained and registered psychotherapists, psychologists, and other professionals.


Recreational Therapy Home Page


http://152.30.11.86/hpr/students/Jeffmansfield/rt.html

Uses activities such as sports, games, dance, and field trips to maintain the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of patients.


The Shyness Home Page


http://www.shyness.com/

Targets those with social phobias to overcome "maladaptive thoughts and beliefs" and help them achieve personal and professional goals through learning new behaviors.


Nursing


ADN/RN Concepts


http://www.azstarnet.com/~jlichty/rn.htm

Forum for current issues, education, health reform and other nursing topics. Also offers current hot topics and links to other sites.


The HomeCareNurse Web Page


http://junior.apk.net/~nurse

Dedicated to providing information to home care nurses. Includes a forms library and "a day in the life of a home care nurse."


Idea Nurse


http://www.silcom.com/~peter/nurse.html

Maintained by a nurse, this page provides links to other sites to promote continuing education for nurses.


International Network for Interfaith Health Practices


http://www.interaccess.com/ihpnet/

An electronic forum for resources sharing among persons of all religious faiths and backgrounds regarding the relationship between spirituality and health.


MacNursing


http://www.community.net/~sylvan/MacNursing.html

Offers shareware and freeware, resumes, and hospital unit information systems.


Nursing Lists


http://www.callamer.com/itc/nurse/nrslist.html

Offers links to electronic mailing lists on topics of interest to nurses. Includes lists for opthalmic nurses, intravenous therapy, graduate nursing discussions, and international nursing.


The Parse Page


http://www.oise.on.ca/~jnorris/parse/parse.html

Discusses ParseÕs human becoming theory of nursing.


Telephone Triage and Nurse Consultation


http://ally.ios.com/~webster/index.html

Offers sites of interest to telephone triage nurses, including health administration, medical, and marketing resources.


WholeNurse


http://www.wholenurse.com/

Provides information to nurses, patients, and medical personnel of all types in an effort to keep up with the growing amount of information posted online.


Nutrition


Arizona Health Sciences Library


http://www.medlib.arizona.edu/educ/nutrition.htm

Provides links to sites related to health, including exercise, nutrition, dietetics sources, foods and recipes, and diseases and health.


Austin Reference Guide for Vitamins


http://www.realtime.net/anr/vitamins.html

Contains information on the B vitamins, C, D, E, biotin, folic acid, and niacin. Also contains links to reference guides for nutrients, minerals, herbs, and amino acids.


Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition


http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/list.html

FDA site describing cosmetics, food additives and pesticides, labeling, press releases, womenÕs health, and including a seafood hotline.


Dietetics Online


http://www.dietetics.com/

Home page for the World-Wide Network of Nutrition and Dietetic Professionals. Includes a marketplace and a link to the Dietetics Online archives.


Fast Food Finder


http://www.olen.com/food/

Searchable database for information on nutrition and fast food restaurants.


Macrobiotics Online


http://www.macrobiotics.org/

Nutrition based on Yin/Yang diet selection and preparation. Includes lifestyle suggestions, classes, recovery stories, recipes, and a FAQ sheet.


Magnesium Deficiency, Heart Attack, and Drinking Water


http://www.execpc.com/~magnesum/ (no i in address)

Provides information on the magnesium deficiency problem and how it relates to the beverage industry.


MN-NET Home Page


http://www.idrc.ca/mi/mnnet.htm

Provides information on micronutrient malnutrition. Includes discussion of vitamin and mineral deficiencies, current events, and prevalance and control program status.


The Nutrition Pages


http://deja-vu.oldiron.cornell.edu/~jabbo/index.html

Contains articles discussing current topics, such as dairy products, vegetarianism, saturated fat, poisonous plants, and food safety.


Organic Gardening


http://www.av.qnet.com/~supak/org.htm

Devoted to organic farming, this page shares information on the cost of chemicals, instructions for building a 3-bin vermicomposter, and recipes using organically grown food items.


Pharmacology


Controlled Substances: Uses and Effects


http://www.wellesley.edu/Personnel/AdminHandbook/drugchart.html

DEA-provided basic lists of narcotics, depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, and cannabis outlining medical uses, physical/psychological dependence, tolerance, duration, and method of administration.


Fischer Pharmaceuticals Laboratories


http://www.dr-fischer.com

Researches, develops, and manufactures of dermatology preperations, skincare lines, sunscreen protection, and eye and cosmetic products.


The Hedonistic Imperative


http://www.pavilion.co.uk/david-pearce/hedonist.htm

Believes that within the next 1,000 years genetic engineering and chemical psychopharmacology will eradicate the biological substrates of suffering.


The Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Biopharmaceutics Home Page


http://griffin.vcu.edu/~gkrishna/PK/pk.html

Provides definitions, suggested readings, news and job opportunities for these three disciplines.


Pharmaceutical Information Network


http://pharminfo.com/

Discusses publications, conferences, job listings, and software developments related to pharmaceutical care.


PhRMA Home Page


http://www.phrma.org

Provides overview of PhRMA, which represents more than 100 United States pharmaceutical research companies. Also provides answers to frequently asked questions about pharmaceuticals, latest news, health guide series, and an interactive stroke survey.


PPS OnLine[rm]


http://www2.pps.ca/pps.html

Online pharmaceutical product ordering and information service. Targets health care professionals. Presents the PPS Online¨ Pharma-Response [tm] System, a pharmaceutical information system developed for consumers.


RxList: The Internet Drug Index


http://www.rxlist.com/

LetÕs you type in the names of specific drugs, then returns information regarding generic names, brand names, and category of classification.


Travel Resources


AEE Wilderness Safety and Emergency Care


http://www.princeton.edu/~rcurtis/wildsafe.html

Covers workshops and conferences and lists first aid resources in planning a wilderness trip.


Comprehensive Healthcare for International and Wilderness Travelers


http://www-leland.stanford.edu/~naked/stms.html

The Travel Medicine Service at Stanford University Hospital provides pre-travel health care and counseling on health issues. Site includes a control panel, government agency reference sites, and related links to other healthcare sites.


The Executive Registry


http://www.med.cornell.edu/nyhexr/exr5.html

A network of medical centers designed to assist executive travelers. A consulting service and an emergency evacuation service.


HealthNet


http://www.idsc.gov.eg/health/index.htm

Of interest to those planning trips to Egypt. Lists medical centers, physicians and other health care providers.


Healthy Flying


http://www.maui.net/diana/

Tips for airplane travel. Covers jetlag, fear of flying, airline food, timezones, and blocked ears.


International TravelerÕs Clinic


http://www.intmed.mcw.edu/ITC/Health.html

Includes tips on traveling while pregnant and packing a travel medicine kit, lists environmental hazards, such as altitude and motion sickenss and auto accidents, and gives an overview of different diseases and vaccinations.


Moon Publications


http://www.moon.com/

Publishes travel guides for North America, Mexico, Central Amercia and the Caribbean, Asia and the Pacific Islands. Includes a special section on "Staying Healthy in Asia, Africa, and Latin America," which covers what to do before leaving, preventing and treating illness while overseas, and what to do after returning home.


Outdoor Action Guide to High Altitude Acclimatization and Illness


http://www.princeton.edu/~rcurtis/altitude.html

Discusses symptoms, what causes high altitude illnesses, how to prevent them, and covers different types of illnesses.


Travel First Aid Kit


http://regina.ism.ca/trakker/Medical/TravMedK.htm

Explains items to pack in case of an emergency, including anti-nausea treatment, antiseptics, calamine lotion, insect repellent, water purification tablets, dental items, and more.


TravelerÕs Diarrhea


http://regina.ism.ca/trakker/Medical/TravDiar.htm

Discusses this acute illness that most often occurs in regions where sanitation is a problem. Covers prevention, treatment of symptoms, antibiotics, and the Giardia parasite.


TravelerÕs Medical and immunization Service


http://www.tmis.com/

Offers an individualized preventative medical program based on travel itinerary, medical history, physical condition, and exposure risk.


World Wide Drugs


http://community.net/~neils/new.html

Lists medical and pharmaceutical hospitals and sites.


Women's Health


Atlanta Reproductive Health Centre


http://www.mindspring.com/~mperloe/index.html

Provides information in areas of womenÕs health, including infertility, endometriosis, contraception, sexually transmitted disease, menopause, stress management, and PMS. Also provides information about the doctor's purpose and creditials regarding opinions within the Web site.


Avon's Breast Cancer Awareness Crusade


http://www.pmedia.com/Avon/avon.html

Provides information about breast cancer and breast health. Includes a list of more than 250 breast cancer support groups across the country.


Breast Cancer Information


http://nysernet.org/bcic/

Provides information for breast cancer patients and their families.


Bright Innovations


http://www.earthlink.net/~bright/

Provides tutorials and explanations of techniques regarding cervical cancer screening.


Emergency Contraception


http://opr.princeton.edu/ec/ec.html

Provides information about prescription emergency contraception such as ECPs, minipills, and the copper-T.


Endometriosis


http://www.iuf.com/endohtml.html

Discusses the immune system, environmental factors, irritable bowel syndrome, theories, diagnosis, and treatment.


Health and Science


http://www.polaris.net/~health/

Offers a specialty health food store and a guide to understanding and controlling PMS, fertility, menopause, and osteoporosis.


Health Articles by Patricia Older


http://pages.prodigy.com/HYEW27A/womart.htm

Articles include information on acupuncture and menopause, exercise, walking, and "dancing away the menopause blues."


Labor of Love


http://www.ultimate.org/MIDWIFE/

Contains international listings of midwives, doulas, childbirth educators, and lactation consultants, along with information on pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and parenting.


OB/GYN Toolbox


http://www.cpmc.columbia.edu/homepages/morrowj/tools/tools.html

An educational resource for the medical community. Contains a body surface area calculator, endometriosis scoring, gestational age calculator, and an OB ultrasound analyzer.


S.P.O.T.: The Tampon Health Web Site


http://critpath.org/~tracy/spot.html

Women dedicated to informing other women through "articles and information about the hazards of synthetic tampon use and resources for healthy alternatives."


Women of the World


http://www.echonyc.com/~jmkm/wotw/

Federal laws and policies affecting reproductive rights.


WomenCare


http://www.womencare.com/

For women over 40. Discusses hot flashes, breast exams, PAP tests, and other resources.


WomenSpace


http://www.womenspace.com/

Targets young women and girls. Offers promos and free stuff. Sponsored by The WomenÕs Pharmacy, which allows women to shop at home for pharmacy products.


Workplace Health & Safety


American Industrial Hygiene Association


http://www.aiha.org/

"Dedicated to the anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control of environmental factors arising in or from the workplace that may result in injury, illness, impairment, or affect the well-being of workers and members of the community." Includes links to public relations, continuing education, and government affairs pages.


Computer Related Repetitive Strain Injury


http://engr-www.unl.edu/ee/eeshop/rsi.html

Contains an introduction to RSI, symptoms, prevention, and sites to learn more about the problem.


CTD News Online


http://ctdnews.com/

Covers repetitive motion injuries. Includes information on massage therapy on the job, tips for safe lifting, carpel tunnel syndrome, and back issues of the CTDNews magazine.


Eastern Analytical Services


http://www.EASInc.com/

An independent environmental and industrial hygiene laboratory established to provide analytical services for such containments as radon gas, formaldehyde, hydrocarbons, volatile organic compounds, PCBs, pesticides, and metals.


EMF-Link


http://infoventures.com/

Provides information on biological and health effects of electric and magnetic fields from sources such as power lines, electrical wiring, appliances, medical equipment, communciations facilities, cellular phones, and computers.


Health and Computers


http://wwwpenninfo.upenn.edu:1962/tiserve.mit.edu/9000/25204.html

A short list of links to articles about the relationship between health and computers. The links include eye problems, tendonitis, and the hazards of typing.


Howger Services, Inc.


http://www.ns.net/users/howger/index.html

Provides information on drugs in the workplace, including articles on the pros and cons of drug testing, federal drug and alcohol testing regulations, and employee assistance programs.


OSHA-DATA


http://www.oshadata.com/

Private corporation offering safety inspection records of companies inspected by the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration. OSHA-DATA will help determine which companies have a better commitment to the workplace environment.


NewsPage


http://www.newspage.com/NEWSPAGE/cgi-bin/walk.cgi/NEWSPAGE/info/d14/d1/d7/

Provides a daily update of workplace safety in the news. Lists brief summaries of articles; entire text is available for a small fee.


Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health


http://rocky.utah.edu/

An institute dedicated to the assessment and prevention of occupationally and envrionmentally related disease. Includes information on ergonomics and safety, occupational health nursing, industrial hygiene, and continuing education.


Typing Injury FAQ


http://www.cs.princeton.edu/~dwallach/tifaq/

Provides general information about typing injuries, a list of items to replace or update a keyboard, alternative pointing devices, software monitoring tools, and new furniture.


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