Professional Links

Professional Links

Allied Health

Health Care Administration

Health Information

Alternative Health News Online
From amino acids to zinc. It's all here in this informative magazine that covers traditional and complimentary medicine and diet and nutrition. http://www.altmedicine.com/

American Cancer Society

Focuses on research and education, but provides some patient and community services, via chartered divisions in every state, plus Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico. http://www.cancer.org

American Diabetes Association
Nonprofit health organization provides diabetes research, information, and advocacy. Get tips on living with diabetes, make a donation, or volunteer locally. http://www.diabetes.org/

American Dietetic Association
Discover FAQs, listings of dietary practice groups, information on professional meetings, and nutritional resources. http://www.eatright.org/

American Lung Association

Dedicated to the promotion of lung health and the eradication of lung disease. http://www.lungusa.org

Association of Cancer Online Resources Inc.

Provides on-line resources for cancer patients, caregivers and health care professionals. http://www.acor.org

Cancer Trials

Guide for patients with cancer to clinical trials offers details on informed consent, risks, side effects and types of medication trials. http://cancertrials.nci.nih.gov/

Consumer Health for California

Consumer Health for California. Acrobat Reader required for PDF files - Core Consumer Health Bibliography for Public Libraries; Print Based Consumer Health Resources (PDF) http://www.llu.edu/llu/library/services/consumerhealth.htm

HealthGate

Contains consumer information about diseases, psychiatric health, nutrition, and drugs. Subscription required to access some areas. http://www.healthgate.com/

Medline

Comprehensive source for life sciences and biomedical bibliographic information. Free access to abstracts, but full text requires registration. http://medline.cos.com/

National Cancer Institute

Part of the National Institutes of Health, the National Cancer Institute coordinates a national and comprehensive research program on cancer cause, prevention, detection, diagnosis and treatment. This is NCI's official Web site. http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Research results, clinical trials recruitment, publications, grant information and other resources related to the study of allergies and infectious diseases are offered at this site. http://www.niaid.nih.gov

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Extensive site of this organization which is the federal focal point for biomedical research in the U.S. Find news, health info, and databases, http://www.nih.gov/

NIH Clinical Alerts

Links to alerts since 1993. Alerts are provided where the release of trial findings could significantly affect health. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/databases/alerts/clinical_alerts.htm/

NIH & NLM - MEDLINEplus

Nat. Institute of Health and the Nat. Library of Medicine provide health info resources. Find articles, orgs, and medical service directories. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/

PubMed - Mental Health
Search the National Library of Medicine for information about mental health and illness, including manic depression. Lists articles. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov./PubMed/

Search the National Library of Medicine Site
A site search feature for search for information about the National Library of Medicine programs and services. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/

The Alliance for Lung Cancer Advocacy, Support, and Education

Offers many services specifically designed to meet the needs of people living with lung cancer. http://www.alcase.org

Allied Health Links

AARC
American Association for Respiratory Care resources for respiratory care and health specialists interested in cardiopulmonary care. http://www.aarc.org/

American Occupational Therapy Association
Bethesda, MD, group offers FAQs, publications, and a chat room. Read about conferences, educational programs, and membership. http://www.aota.org/

American Physical Therapy Association
Association for physical therapists and students of physical therapy provides research, education, and career development information and news. http://www.apta.org/

American Society of Radiologic Technologists
https://www.asrt.org/asrt.htm

Nursing Links

American Academy of Pediatrics

Electronic news service for the profession. With material for parents and links to the academy's consumer referral service. http://www.aap.org/

American Association of Critical Care Nurses

Information on certification, programs, research and chapters, from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. http://www.aacn.org/

American Association of Neuroscience Nurses

Specialty organization serves nurses worldwide. Find membership information, a bulletin board and a newsletter. http://www.aann.org/

AAOHN

Site for the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses. With news, discussion forum, publications, and continuing education information. http://www.aaohn.org/

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Features information for both health-conscious women and healthcare professionals, including news, women's issues, and technical help. http://www.acog.org/

American Nursing Association

Represents the nation's 2.2 million registered nurses. Find state nursing associations, meetings, and links to important reference sources. http://www.nursingworld.org/

American Nurses Credentialing Center: Credentialing International

Credentialing International was established in 1999 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in response to a wide range of requests for its services from other countries. It was recognized that an appropriate global outreach would require a broadened orientation and identity, international expertise, dedicated resources, and variable processes and procedures. http://www.ana.org/ancc/inside/CI/about.html

American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Foundation

ASPAN HOME PAGE ABOUT ASPAN Calendar Historical Mission Statement National Staff Organization President's Page EDUCATION National Conference Seminars "On the Road" Series CE Articles Online Videos/Audiotapes ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS Conference Center http://www.aspan.org/Foundation.htm

American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses

Incorporated as a nonprofit organization in 1975, the American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses (ASPSN) has a growing membership of more than 1,700 plastic and reconstructive surgical nurses. ASPSN serves its members through a national structure http://www.aspsn.org/

AORN

Information on clinical practice, education, and employment opportunities, from the Association of Operating Room Nurses. http://www.aorn.org/

AWHONN

Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses is concerned with improving the health of women and newborns. http://www.awhonn.org/

California Board of Registered Nursing

Learn about licensure and continuing education requirements, state regulations, and board activities and download .pdf application forms. http://www.rn.ca.gov/

California Board of Registered Nursing - Nurse-Midwife

Explore educational and other requirements for licensure and download application materials. http://www.rn.ca.gov/npa/b-p.htm#2746.2

CBIC

Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology administers professional certification processes. View certification guidelines. http://www.cbic.org/

CyberMedTrials.com

Learn about the latest cancer treatments. Includes a clinical trial database, support group resources and a chemotherapy side effect manual. http://www.cybermedtrials.com/

Emergency Nurses Association

Provides sections on cancer and alcohol related emergencies, as well as help and information resources. http://www.ena.org/

FindLaw: Health Law

Directory of health law includes legislation, government resources, organizations, publications and mailing lists. http://www.findlaw.com/01topics/19health/index.html

Community Nurse & Hospice Care

Community Nurse and Hospice Care's hospice program emphasizes comfort, compassion and dignity. Our licensed and certified hospice nurses provide physical, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families as they cope with terminal illness and bereavement. Hospice can help terminally ill patients of all ages with a prognosis of six months or less. http://www.communitynurse.com/hospiceservices.htm

International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners

Association is for nurses, doctors, dietitians, counselors and others interested in certification as a specialist in breastfeeding. http://www.iblce.org/

Intravenous Nurses' Society

For intravenous therapy specialists worldwide. Scan the list of local chapters, learn about certification, get meeting info, or review pubs. http://www.ins1.org/

National Association of Neonatal Nurses

Promotes best practice and advocates on behalf of the profession. Visit to learn of current activities. http://www.nann.org/

National Guideline Clearinghouse

Resource for medical professionals, providing evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. http://www.guideline.gov/

Nursing Certification Boards

Nursing Certification Resources http://www.medi-smart.com/cert.htm

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates

Check out this organization dedicated toward safe and effective practice. Includes a newsletter, a list of resources, and info on what's new. http://www.sgna.org/

Welcome to the Board of Registered Nursing Homepage

The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) regulates the practice of registered nursing and certified advanced practice nurses in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare. The Board exists to protect the health and safety of consumers and promote quality registered nursing care in California. http://rn.ca.gov/

Physician Links

American Medical Association

Professional and advocacy organization for the medical profession. Go to health and fitness info for resources on conditions and family health. http://www.ama-assn.org/

California Medical Association

Californian Medical Association's coverage of the health issues includes community health news, a Doctor Finder service, and resource links. http://www.cmanet.org/

FindLaw: Health Law

Directory of health law includes legislation, government resources, organizations, publications and mailing lists. http://www.findlaw.com/01topics/19health/index.html

HealthGate

Contains consumer information about diseases, psychiatric health, nutrition, and drugs. Subscription required to access some areas. http://www.healthgate.com/

Medline

Comprehensive source for life sciences and biomedical bibliographic information. Free access to abstracts, but full text requires registration. http://medline.cos.com/

National Cancer Institute

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Extensive site of this organization which is the federal focal point for biomedical research in the U.S. Find news, health info, and databases. http://www.nih.gov/

NIH Clinical Alerts

Links to alerts since 1993. Alerts are provided where the release of trial findings could significantly affect health. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/databases/alerts/clinical_alerts.htm/

NIH & NLM - MEDLINEplus

Nat. Institute of Health and the Nat. Library of Medicine provide health info resources. Find articles, orgs, and medical service directories. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/

PubMed - Mental Health

Search the National Library of Medicine for information about mental health and illness, including manic depression. Lists articles. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov./PubMed/

Search the National Library of Medicine Site

A site search feature for search for information about the National Library of Medicine programs and services. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/

Health Care Administration Links

American Academy of Medical Administrators

Learn about this group's organizational mission, membership, sponsored conferences and publications. http://www.aameda.org/

American Association of Health Care Administrative Management

Your one-stop resource center for information, education and advocacy in the areas of reimbursement, admitting and registration, data management, medical records, patient relations and more! http://www.aaham.org/

Biotech Medical Management Association

Forum for discussion between pharmaceutical manufacturers and the health plan community. Includes publications and educational seminars. http://www.bmma.org/

College of Healthcare Executives

Information on membership, publications and education, plus a career resource center for health care executives. http://www.ache.org/

FindLaw: Health Law

Directory of health law includes legislation, government resources, organizations, publications and mailing lists. http://www.findlaw.com/01topics/19health/index.html

Healthcare Financial Management Association

HFMA is an organization for healthcare financial management professionals. Resources for career development, forums and jobs. http://www.hfma.org/

NAHQ

National Association for Healthcare Quality provides educational tools for professionals at all management levels in health care settings. http://www.nahq.org/

Regulatory Agencies

California Code

Searchable database covering all 29 codes in the state. Reflects laws currently in effect. http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

CDC offers tips for travelers' health, training and employment resources, news updates, and reports on the spread of dangerous diseases. http://www.cdc.gov/

Dept. of Health and Human Services

Visit HHS for news on public policy, research, and administration. Features a list of agencies and their profiles, plus employee information. http://www.os.dhhs.gov/

Food and Drug Administration

General information about FDA regulations and procedures - with links to specific departments. http://www.fda.gov/

Frequently Cited OSHA Standards

Check out OSHA's most frequently violated standards. Search by size of company to determine what rules companies are likely to break. http://www.osha.gov/oshstats/std1.html

JCAHO

Joint Committee on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations describes the evaluation process and meaning of ratings. http://www.jcaho.org/

Office of the Inspector General

Find out how the ED/OIG supports education programs and assures continuous improvement in their delivery, effectiveness and integrity. http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oig/index.html?src=mr

OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Administration site. Includes news, statistics, publications, regulations, standards, and reference resources. http://www.osha.gov/

OSHPD - Healthcare Information Division

Seeks to improve health information systems as a component of state health policy development. Offers links, databases, and a fact book. http://www.oshpd.ca.gov/hid/

Statewide Health Planning and Development

Part of the California Health and Human Services Agency, this office offers descriptions of programs, tools, and systems. http://www.oshpd.cahwnet.gov/

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