This resource list contains references to Federal, State, and local government agencies as well as private organizations that offer information resources related to the clinical preventive services objectives of HEALTHY PEOPLE 2000. Because many States have adopted their own year 2000 objectives, you may wish to contact your State health department for additional information.

Clinical Preventive Services

LEAD AGENCIES:

Health Resources and Services Administration
5600 Fishers Lane
Room 14-33
Rockville, MD 20857
(301)443-2460

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30333
(404)639-3311

YEAR 2000 OBJECTIVES

• Increase years of healthy life
• Increase the proportion of people who have received recommended screening, immunization, and counseling services
• Increase access to ongoing primary care
• Improve financing and delivery of clinical preventive services
• Assure that at least 90 percent of people for whom primary care services are provided directly by publicly funded programs are offered screening, counseling, and immunization services
• Increase the proportion of providers offering preventive services
• Increase the proportion of people served by a local health department that assesses and assures access to essential clinical preventive services
• Increase racial and ethnic minority representation in the health professions

Federal and National Information Sources

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND HUMAN SERVICES

Health Care Financing Administration
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Room 428-H
Washington, DC 20201
(202)690-6145
(410)966-6584 Publications
(202)690-7159 FAX
Administers Medicare, Medicaid, related quality assurance programs, and demonstration projects to test cost and effectiveness of preventive services.

Public Health Service

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Public Inquiries
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Mailstop A23
Atlanta, GA 30333
(404)639-3534
(404)639-1537 FAX
Refers inquiries from the public and professionals to the appropriate area at CDC.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
4770 Buford Highway, NE
Mailstop K13
Atlanta, GA 30333
(770)488-5080
(770)488-5962 FAX
Plans, directs, and coordinates national programs for the prevention of premature mortality, morbidity, and disability due to chronic illnesses and conditions. Assists State health and education agencies in program development and implementation. Call for electronic product information.

National Center for Prevention Services
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Mailstop E07
Atlanta, GA 30333
(404)639-8008
(404)639-8600 FAX
Plans, directs, and coordinates national programs of assistance involving preventive health services for sexually transmitted diseases including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and oral diseases and for preventing the introduction of diseases from other nations.

Office on Smoking and Health
Public Information Branch
4770 Buford Highway, NE
Mailstop K50
Atlanta, GA 30341
(770)488-5705
(770)488-5939 FAX
Conducts public information activities to educate the American public about the health hazards of tobacco use. Develops national public service campaigns about smoking prevention and cessation. Provides publications and reference services.

Health Resources and Services Administration
Office of Communications
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 14-45
Rockville, MD 20857
(301)443-2086
(301)443-1989 FAX
Provides information on programs for the distribution, supply, use, quality, and cost effectiveness of health resources, and on health services programs, including clinical preventive services.

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Switzer Building, Room 2132
330 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20201
(202)205-8583
(202)205-9478 FAX
Coordinates the work of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the PUT PREVENTION INTO PRACTICE national prevention campaign. The Task Force report, Guide to Clinical Preventive Services, is only available from its publisher Williams and Wilkins, (800)638-5198.

National Sources

American Academy of Family Physicians
8880 Ward Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64114-2797
(800)274-2237
(816)333-9700
(816)822-0580 FAX
Sponsors education programs for family physicians, including use of clinical preventive services and continuing education for family physicians.

American Academy of Pediatrics
141 Northwest Point Boulevard
P.O. Box 927
Elk Grove, IL 60009-0927
(708)228-5005
(708)228-5097 FAX
Promotes the health, safety, and well-being of infants, children, and young adults and educates pediatric health professionals. Sponsors continuing education and works with government to advocate improved child health. Offers guidelines for childhood immunizations.

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
409 12th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
(202)863-2518
Publishes a variety of patient education materials, audiovisuals, and professional materials on maternal health care and nutrition, prenatal care, breastfeeding, and childbirth. Assists professionals in counseling and educating patients about clinical preventive services and reproductive health. Operates a central resource center for both professionals and consumers. Call for electronic product information.

American College of Physicians
Independence Mall West
Sixth Street at Race
Philadelphia, PA 19106-1572
(215)351-2653
Publishes a variety of practice guidelines and opinions.

American College of Preventive Medicine
1015 15th Street, NW, Suite 403
Washington, DC 20005
(202)789-0003
(202)289-8274 FAX
Promotes continuing education in preventive medicine and advocates expanded use of cost-effective prevention programs. Gathers and disseminates information on health promotion and disease prevention programs.

American Medical Association
515 North State Street
Chicago, IL 60610
(312)464-5000
(312)464-4184 FAX
Serves physicians with literature on various medical topics. Serves as patient advocate and physician voice. Call for electronic product information.

The Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses
700 14th Street, NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20005-2019
(202)662-1600
(202)737-0575 FAX
Promotes excellence in nursing practice to improve the health of women and newborns.

Health Insurance Association of America
1025 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20036-3998
(202)223-7780
(800)942-4242 Insurance Helpline
Serves as a central source of information for the public on all segments of insurance, including health insurance. Offers brochures.

National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)
440 First Street, NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20001
(202)783-5550
(202)783-1583 FAX
Improves the capacity of health departments to assess local health needs, develop public health policies, and ensure delivery of needed community services.

For General Information on HEALTHY PEOPLE 2000:

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion,
Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary,
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Hubert H. Humphrey Building
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.,
Room 738G
Washington, DC 20201; (202)205-8611.

For Healthy People 2000 Publications:

Please write to ODPHP National Health Information Center,
P.O. Box 1133, Washington, DC 20013-1133.

Inclusion in this listing does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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