HPiC WEBSITE NEWS

28th February 2000  -  Issue  37

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.


Alcohol

Author: Institute of Alcohol Studies
Title:  Institute of Alcohol Studies
URL:    <http://www.ias.org.uk/>
Country of Origin: United Kingdom

The Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS) is an independent educational body
which aims to increase the knowledge of alcohol and the consequences of it's
misuse, and to encourage effective measures for the prevention and
management of alcohol problems.  The website contains press releases and
commentaries, fact sheets on alcohol issues, and the quarterly Alcohol Alert
magazine.

Author: National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
Title:  PREVLINE: Prevention Online
URL:    http://www.health.org/
Country of Origin: United States of America

The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) is the
information service of the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention of the
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The website
contains links to databases, research briefs, and other resources.


Disabilities

Author: Jolanta Lapiak
Title:  Deaf World Web
URL:    http://dww.deafworldweb.org/
Country of Origin: United States of America

The Deaf World Web is a multi-purpose deaf-related Website, providing
information on a wide range of subjects. It is a deaf-owned, deaf-run
service, and a communication network among the deaf on the Internet. The
main sections of the site are: the Nations section, which contains country
specific deaf-related information; the Socio-Cultural Resources section,
which offers references and resources; the DWW News section; the Deaf
KeyPals section, which contains employment opportunities, and the Deaf
CyberKids section, which contains penpals, literatures and arts created by
deaf children, and link s for kids.


Health

Author: In Touch with Health Limited
Title:  The Surgery Door
URL:    http://www.surgerydoor.co.uk
Country of Origin: United Kingdom

The Surgery Door website provides a wide range of health information. The
site is organised in categories such as Health Daily, Healthy Living, NHS,
Community, and Travel Health and also in population groups such as
teenagers, men, and people with disabilities. Some of the content in the
Healthy Living section is provided by the Health Education Authority.

Author: Oxygen Media
Title:  ThriveOnline
URL:    http://www.thriveonline.com
Country of Origin: United States of America

ThriveOnline was founded in 1996 as a joint venture between America Online
and Time Inc. The website  provides information on six areas: medical,
fitness, nutrition, sexuality, serenity (stress management and wellness
area), and weight.

Author: World Cancer Research Fund, Sustain & BT
Title:  WCRF HealthCheck
URL:    http://www.wcrfhealthcheck.org
Country of Origin: United Kingdom

The WCRF HealthCheck Web site is one of WCRF's public health education
programmes. The site aims to encourage people to make choices for healthier
living. The website uses interactive lifestyle quizzes and provides a
library of leaflet and fact sheets.


Mental Health

Author: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, University of Toronto
Title:  Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
URL:    http://www.camh.net/
Country of Origin: Canada

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is the largest mental
health and addictions facility in Canada, and is also a World Health
Organization "Centre of Excellence". The Centre's mission is to advance the
understanding of mental health and addiction, and translate this knowledge
into practical resources and tools. On the website, information about the
Centre and it's work and resources is provided, as well as information on
care and prevention.


National Health Service

Author: Department of Health
Title:  Public Health Observatories
URL:    http://www.pho.org.uk
Country of Origin: United Kingdom

This website is the national umbrella site for all the Public Health
Observatories in the eight NHS Regions and aims to form a gateway to
regional information and national Public Health Observatory resources. The
website currently provides information and contacts for each of the PHOs,
and some information about PHOs in general.


Pregnancy and Parenthood

Author: ETR Associates
Title:  Resource Center for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention (ReCAPP)
URL:    http://www.etr.org/recapp
Country of Origin: United States of America

The Resource Center for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention (ReCAPP) is a
resource aimed at health educators.  The website provides tools and
information for reducing sexual risk-taking behaviour among teens, which
includes best practices in pregnancy prevention education, information on
evidence-based programs that change sexual risk-taking behaviour, and
statistics and current research information.


Social Issues

Author: Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
Title:  Information for Local Government
URL:    http://www.info4local.gov.uk
Country of Origin: United Kingdom

The info4local.gov.uk website is a pilot site is run by a group of
government departments. Departments involved at present are the Department
of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, Department of Health,
Department for Education and Employment, Department of Social Security, the
Home Office, Department of Trade and Industry and the Cabinet Office. The
website provides information from central government tailored towards people
working in local authorities on issues such as the environment, transport
and housing.


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