HPiC WEBSITE NEWS

19th April 1999  -  Issue  18

HPiC Website News aims to keep readers up to date with recently launched
internet websites in the field of health promotion. The newsletter contains
health information and campaign sites, sites of relevant organisations, and
sites which are recommended as good examples of design for the internet.


Black and Minority Ethnic Groups

Author: New Impact Journal
Title:  New Impact
URL:    http://www.newimpact.co.uk/
Country of Origin: United Kingdom

The New Impact Journal is a bi-monthly publication. The journal aims to
enhance visible minority presence and contribution in the UK, and to
celebrate diversity, enterprise and achievement. The website includes
information about the journal, the Windrush Awards and the British Diversity
Awards.


Community Health

Author: Healthlink Worldwide
Title:  Healthlink
URL:    http://www.healthlink.org.uk/
Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Healthlink Worldwide (formerly AHRTAG) aims to improve the health of poor
and vulnerable communities by strengthening the provision, use and impact of
information. This website includes information about the organisation and
it's work, their database and publications, programmes/projects and links to
related sites.


Environment

Author: English Nature
Title:  English Nature
URL:    http://www.english-nature.org.uk
Country of Origin: United Kingdom - England

English Nature is the statutory service responsible for looking after
England's variety of wild plants and animals, and its natural features.
Their website include press releases, position statements, and information
about their work and publications.


Health

Author: BBC
Title:  Back Chat
URL:    http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/health/backchat/
Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Back Chat contains information about how to look after your bank. This
includes general advice and includes sections on causes, prevention,
treatment and medical terms explained.

Author: National Institutes of Health National Center for Complementary and
Alternative Medicine
Title:  National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
URL:    http://nccam.nih.gov/
Country of Origin: United States of America

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Center for Complementary
and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) conducts and supports research and training
and disseminates information on complementary and alternative medicine to
practitioners and the public. This website contains news and events
information, information about the NCCAM and complementary and alternative
medicine.


Health Services

Author: Health Systems Trust
Title:  Health Systems Trust
URL:    http://www.hst.org.za
Country of Origin: South Africa

The Health Systems Trust is an independent non-government organisation
established in 1992. The organisation aims towards a health care system
which meets the needs of all South Africans, through support for research
and skills development, aimed at improving policy and planning. This website
includes information about the organisation, publications, resources, links,
programs and research.


Mental Health

Author: ThePsych
Title:  ThePsych: Internet Psychology Resources
URL:    http://www.thepsych.com/
Country of Origin: United States of America

ThePsych is a 'Yahoo!' style directory for mental health related web sites.
The sites are categories under the following subject headings: Psychology
Disciplines, Psychology Areas, Education, Organisations, Publications,
Conditions & Disorders, Psychiatry Assistance, Companies, and Self
Development.


Pregnancy and Parenthood

Author: The Baby Registry
Title:  The Baby Registry
URL:    http://www.thebabyregistry.co.uk
Country of Origin: United Kingdom

The Baby Registry is a new, free information service for pregnant mums,
parents and those associated with childcare. The Registry aims to make
relevant healthcare and health related information easily available. The
website includes the following sections: Before You Conceive, Your
Pregnancy, Labour, and After The Birth.


Social Issues

Author: The Association Francois-Xavier Bagnoud
Title:  The Association Francois-Xavier Bagnoud
URL:    http://fxb.org
Country of Origin: France

The Association François-Xavier Bagnoud is involved in international
humanitarian action. The Association is serving as one of 6 NGO partners
working with UNAIDS in the 1998 global campaign against HIV/AIDS. This
website contains information on their humanitarian projects around the
world.


Author: CARE
Title:  CARE
URL:    http://www.care.org/index.shtml
Country of Origin: United States of America

CARE is one of the world's largest international development and relief
organisations. CARE International aims to reach people in over 60 developing
and emerging nations in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe. This website
contains information about the organisation's aims and work.


Author: The American Prospect
Title:  The Electronic Policy Network
URL:    http://www.epn.org/
Country of Origin: United States of America

The Electronic Policy Network contains columns, briefings and other writing
on policy issues. Sections include Economics and Politics, Welfare and
Families, Education, Civic Participation, Health Policy, and Media Old and
New.


Author: Human Rights Watch (HRW)
Title:  Human Rights Watch World Report 1999
URL:    http://www.hrw.org/hrw/worldreport99/index.html
Country of Origin: United States of America

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has released its ninth annual review of human
rights around the world. The report covers events and developments in 68
countries from December 1997 through early November 1998, and offers
overviews of the conditions of human rights on regional and selected
national levels.

Women's Health

Author: Women Connect
Title:  Women Connect
URL:    http://www.womenconnect.org.uk
Country of Origin: United Kingdom - England

Women Connect aims to create a sustainable electronic network of women's
organisations and resource contacts throughout the regions of England. This
is the first UK based women's internet networking project. The member groups
work in a variety of communities, policy, service or campaigning areas, and
the website currently includes information about the project, links and
information about member organisations.


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HPiC Web pages: http://www.hea.org.uk/hpic. Additionally if you require
bibliographic references to health promotion publications, resources or
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