Hill County  Health Department

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  • American Journal of Public Health The American Journal of Public Health (AJPH) is dedicated to original work in research, research methods, and program evaluation in the field of public health. This prestigious journal also regularly publishes authoritative editorials and commentaries and serves as a forum for the analysis of health policy.
  • American Public Health Association  APHA is a membership association of individuals and organizations working to improve the public's health and to achieve equity in health status for all. The APHA represents over 50,000 public health professionals. The website includes access to the American Journal of Public Health and the Nation's Health, among other resources
  • Association of Schools of Public Health  The Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH) is the only national organization representing the deans, faculty and students of the CEPH accredited member schools of public health and other programs seeking accreditation as schools of public health. The website provides practical information for students about employment and training opportunities, including internships, fellowships, and funding opportunities.
  • The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) ASTHO is the national nonprofit organization representing the state and territorial public health agencies of the United States, the U.S. Territories, and the District of Columbia. ASTHO's members, the chief health officials of these jurisdictions, are dedicated to formulating and influencing sound public health policy, and to assuring excellence in state-based public health practice. 
  • Centers for Disease Control   CDC serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States. The website provides a wealth of information on specific health and safety topics
  • Healthy People 2010  Healthy People 2010 is a set of national goals developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. These goals aim to improve our country's health by reducing preventable health threats. Public Health professionals at local, state, and national levels work to meet and exceed these goals through public health interventions and policy changes.
  • Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
  • National Association of City & County Health Officials (NACCHO)   Local health departments across the nation work to prevent disease, promote health and protect communities. NACCHO embarked on promoting universal recognition of this critical work through the development of a consistent image and message for local health department.
  • The National Association of Local Boards of Health (NALBOH)   NALBOH has been engaged in establishing a significant voice for local boards of health on matters of national public health policy.
  • Partners in Information of the Public Health Workforce   Partners in Information Access for the Public Health Workforce is a collaboration of U.S. government agencies, public health organizations, and health sciences libraries which provides timely, convenient access to selected public health resources on the Internet.
  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
  • The Ten Essential Public Health Services provide the fundamental framework for the National Public Health Performance Standards Program instruments, by describing the public health activities that should be undertaken in all communities.
  • United States Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)   HHS is the U.S. 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.