Public Health Resources

The nation's primary federal agency dedicated to researching health care quality, costs, outcomes, and patient safety.

"CDC is the nation's leading science-based, data-driven, service organization that protects the public's health."

As part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), CDER regulates both over-the-counter and prescription drugs, including biological therapeutics and generic drugs, and extends beyond just medicines.

HHS aims to improve American health and well-being through effective services and advancements in medicine, public health, and social sciences.

"NCI is the nation’s trusted source for cancer information."

An excellent resource for information on state health legislation.

NCSBN provides information on nursing policy, regulation, and legislation.

NIH turns scientific discoveries into better health and drives advances in biomedical and behavioral research, improving health and revolutionizing science globally.

"NLM is the world's largest biomedical library and a national resource for health professionals, scientists, and the public."

OHRP offers guidance, develops educational programs, oversees regulations, and advises on ethical and regulatory issues in biomedical and behavioral research.

A government website providing access to federally funded scientific research, including reports, publications, data, software, and conference materials, without needing to know the funding agency.

WHO leads global efforts to expand health coverage, coordinate emergency responses, and promote health throughout life. It aims to achieve universal health using science-based policies and programs.