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Government Promotion
 Websites presented in alphabetical order HealthierUS.Gov 
 The intention of this site is to be a "source of credible, accurate information to help Americans choose to live healthier lives." It features links to government reports and statistics on physical fitness, nutrition, prevention, and the avoidance of risky behaviors. From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://www.healthierus.gov/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Sep 14, 2006 NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service: Resources by Language
The New South Wales (NSW), Australia, Department of Health offers information on common health topics in over 50 languages. Topics include birth control, hepatitis, tuberculosis, and infant development. Languages include Amharic, Dari, Tongan, Chinese, Spanish, Russian, and Urdu. Not every publication is available in all languages. Click at the left for list of publications by topic, a FAQ, and related resources. http://www.mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au/mhcs/languages.html Topics: Health Last updated Jul 16, 2008 The Office of Minority Health: Asian American Profile
This fact sheet provides demographic data about Asian Americans, with an emphasis on health topics. It includes quick facts about rates of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, HIV/AIDS, immunization, infant mortality, and stroke in Asian American populations. Also provides data on health insurance coverage, health concerns, and other significant health characteristics. Includes links to full census reports. From the Office of Minority Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://www.omhrc.gov/templates/content.aspx?ID=3005 Topics: Health Last updated Apr 24, 2008 Physical Activity: It Fits With Life
This site provides fact sheets about the benefits of regular exercise, with a focus on everyday activities and moderate exercise. Includes suggestions for free and low-cost activities, with specific resources in Bellingham, Spokane, Skagit County, and the Tri-Cities area of Washington state. Also includes ideas for staying active in the fall and winter seasons. From the Washington Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity. http://www.beactive.org Topics: Health, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Aug 30, 2004 The President's Challenge: You're it. Get Fit!
This awards program aims to promote physical fitness and active lifestyles for people of all ages. The site features information about the programs for youth and adults, activity logs, and activity ideas and tools. Also includes news and research, a downloadable fitness handbook, and links to information about physical fitness for people with disabilities. From the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (PCPPS). http://www.presidentschallenge.org/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices, Senior Health Last updated Nov 6, 2003 The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
This committee of volunteers advises the president on "physical activity, fitness, and sports in America." The site provides material about the council and its work, publications, and links to the other government agencies and to health and fitness organizations. The "Popular Topics" page lists health, physical activity and fitness observances and events, such as National Blood Donor Month (January), World Health Day (April), and Bike to Work Week (May). http://www.fitness.gov Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Apr 6, 2006 Reports of the Surgeon General
This site offers access to all of the official reports, conference proceedings, and workshop reports of the United States Surgeon General. Users may browse chronologically, alphabetically by subject or document type, or with the search engine. This is a valuable resource for those doing research on the major public health issues affecting the United States. http://profiles.nlm.nih.gov/NN/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Health, Public Health & Safety Last updated May 20, 2005 Wellness Councils of America (WELCOA) [Free Resources]
WELCOA is a "national non-profit membership organization dedicated to promoting healthier life styles for all Americans, especially through health promotion initiatives at the worksite." This free portion of the website provides resources for health observances for each month of the year, news, interviews, reports, case studies, surveys and reports, and related information about topics such as health promotion programs, health savings accounts, and incentives in worksite wellness programs. http://www.welcoa.org/freeresources/ Topics: Health, Health, Jobs & Work Last updated Aug 31, 2005 World Health Day: 7 April
Collection of links to sites related to World Health Day. "On this day around the globe, thousands of events mark the importance of health for productive and happy lives." Also includes links to recent UN documents on the subjects of human health and illness prevention and treatment. Available in several languages. From the Dag Hammarskjöld Library of the United Nations (UN). http://www.un.org/Depts/dhl/health/ Topics: Health Last updated Feb 23, 2007 |
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