Research Resources
American Cancer Society ( www.cancer.org )
The American Cancer Society provides updated information regarding cancer research and information, prevention, and support for family along with success stories and survivors support.
American Heart Association ( www.americanheart.org )
The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke--America's #1 and #3 killers. The American Heart Association funds public and professional education, community service programs and research. Since they believe that basic research is the starting point for all medical advances, research is their number one priority. Almost one-third of their funding goes to research. Your company can help the Utah Division of the American Heart Association by participating in the American Heart Walk or the Gala, utilizing our community and corporate health program called Simply Fit For Life, donating money, or just by being a volunteer. If you have questions, please contact them at (801) 484-3838.
American Institute for Cancer Research ( www.aicr.org )
The American Institute for Cancer Research provides news, research updates, recipes, publications, tips for good health, and Information to help live a healthier, cancer free life.
Consumer Health Information ( www.healthfinder.gov )
Hand-picked health information from A to Z prevention & wellness, diseases & conditions, and alternative medicine C plus medical dictionaries, an encyclopedia, journals, and more.
National Cancer Institute ( www.nci.nih.gov )
The National Cancer Institute coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients. This website provides cancer information, research programs, funding, clinical trials, and statistics on cancer.
National Institutes of Health ( www.nih.gov )
The NIH mission is to uncover new knowledge that will lead to better health for everyone. NIH works toward that mission by: conducting research in its own laboratories; supporting the research of non-Federal scientists in universities, medical schools, hospitals, and research institutions throughout the country and abroad; helping in the training of research investigators; and fostering communication of medical and health sciences information.
Prevline Prevention Online ( www.health.org )
SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information.
US Department of Health and Human Services ( www.hhs.gov )
The Department of Health and Human Services is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.
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