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H National HEALTH INFORMATION Center (NHIC)
Helps the public and health professionals locate health information through identification of health information resources, an information and referral system, and publications. Uses a database containing descriptions of health-related organizations to refer inquirers to the most appropriate resources. Does not diagnose medical conditions or give medical advice. Prepares and distributes publications and directories on health promotion and disease prevention topics. Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday (eastern time). HEALTH RESOURCES and Services Administration
(HRSA) Information Center
Provides publications, resources, and referrals on health care services for low-income, uninsured individuals, and those with special health care needs. Trained Information Specialists answer questions, refer callers to subject-specific information resources, and provide HRSA publications. Spanish speaking Information Specialists are available. Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday (eastern time). National Information Center on HEALTH SERVICES
RESEARCH and Health Care Technology (NICHSR)
The 1993 NIH Revitalization Act created a National Information Center on Health Services Research and Health Care Technology (NICHSR) at the National Library of Medicine. The Center works closely with the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), formerly the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR), to improve the dissemination of the results of health services research, with special emphasis on the growing body of evidence reports and technology assessments, which provide organizations with comprehensive, science-based information on common, costly medical conditions and new health care technologies. National HEART, LUNG, and BLOOD Institute
(NHLBI) Health Information Center
NHLBI serves as a source of information and materials on risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Services include dissemination of public education materials, programmatic and scientific information for health professionals, and materials on worksite health, as well as responses to information requests. Materials on cardiovascular health are available to consumers and professionals. Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday (eastern time). National Resource Center on HOMELESSNESS
and Mental Illness
Collects, synthesizes, and disseminates information on the services, supports, and housing needs of homeless people with serious mental illnesses. Maintains extensive database of published and unpublished materials, prepares customized database searches, holds workshops and national conferences, and provides technical assistance. HOUSING and URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) User
Disseminates publications for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Policy Development and Research. Offers database searches on housing research. Provides reports on housing safety, housing for elderly and handicapped persons, and lead-based paint. I INDOOR AIR QUALITY Information Clearinghouse
Information specialists provide information, referrals, and publications on indoor air quality. Information is provided about pollutants and sources, health effects, control methods, commercial building operations and maintenance, standards and guidelines, and Federal legislation. Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday (eastern time). Voicemail service is available 24 hours, 7 days a week. National INJURY Information Clearinghouse
Sponsored by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The clearinghouse collects and disseminates information on the causes and prevention of death, injury, and illness associated with consumer products. Compiles data obtained from accident reports, consumer complaints, death certificates, news clips, and the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System operated by the CPSC. Publications include statistical analyses of data and hazard and accident patterns. K National KIDNEY and UROLOGIC Diseases Information
Clearinghouse The National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC) is an information and referral service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, one of the National Institutes of Health. The clearinghouse responds to written inquiries, e-mail, and telephone requests, develops and distributes publications about kidney and urologic diseases, and provides referrals to kidney and urologic disease organizations, including support groups. The NKUDIC maintains a database of patient and professional education materials from which literature searches are generated. Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday (eastern time). L National LEAD Information Center
The National Lead Information Center (NLIC) is sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency. NLIC provides information on lead poisoning and children, lead-based paint, a list of local and State contacts who can help, and other lead-related questions. Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (eastern time except Federal holidays). M MATERNAL and CHILD HEALTH Information Resource
Center (MCHIRC)
The Maternal and Child Health Information Resource Center (MCHIRC) is dedicated to the goal of helping MCH practitioners on the Federal, State, and local levels to improve their capacity to gather, analyze, and use data for planning and policymaking. MCHIRC is funded by Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau's Office of Data and Information Management. National MATERNAL and CHILD ORAL HEALTH
Resource Center The purpose of the National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center (OHRC) is to respond to the needs of states and communities in addressing current and emerging public oral health issues. OHRC supports health professionals, program administrators, educators, policymakers, and others with the goal of improving oral health services for infants, children, adolescents, and their families. The resource center collaborates with federal, state, and local agencies; national and state organizations and associations; and foundations, to gather, develop, and share quality and valued information and materials. SAMHSA's National MENTAL HEATH Information
Center
SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center provides the public information and referrals on mental health services. The Center offers a toll-free number, an electronic bulletin board, and a World Wide Web site. People may also write for information. Free copies of publications on a range of mental health issues are available. The Center health information specialists answer caller's questions, or refer them to Federal, State, or local resources for more information and help. The Center offers up-to-the-minute information on issues such as prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation services for mental illness: and on subjects ranging from advocacy to women's issues. Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday (eastern time). Office of MINORITY HEALTH Resource Center
Responds to information requests from health professionals and consumers on minority health issues and locates sources of technical assistance. Provides referrals to relevant organizations and distributes materials. Spanish-speaking operators are available. Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday (eastern time). |
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