Additional Resources

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U.S. National Library of Medicine
http://medlineplus.nlm.nih.gov
The National Library of Medicine has health information and the latest medical news.

American Medical Association (AMA)
http://www.ama-assn.org
The AMA has made a commitment to medicine by making doctors more accessible to their patients. Contact the AMA at: American Medical Association 515 N. State St. Chicago, IL 60610 (312) 464-5000

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov
The mission of the CDC is to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. Call: (800) CDC-INFO

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
http://www.fda.gov
The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring 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 Psychological Association (APA)
http://www.apa.org
The APA provides information and education about a variety of mental health issues for people of all ages.

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
http://www.aap.org
The AAP is committed to the health and well-being of infants, adolescents, and young adults. The website offers news articles and tips on health for families.

Medem
http://medem.com
This site is a joint venture created by several national medical societies, including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Association. Medem includes a medical library and a physician finder.

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
http://www.usda.gov
The USDA works to enhance the quality of life for people by supporting the production of agriculture.