HPiC WEBSITE NEWS
7th December 1999 - Issue 32
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.
Cancer
Author: Cancer Care
Title: Faces of Lung Cancer
URL: http://www.lungcancer.org/
Country of Origin: United States of America
Faces of Lung Cancer is a U.S. national campaign which aims to raise public
awareness of lung cancer, provide information on early detection and
treatment options, and offer hope to patients and their friends and
families. Cancer Care, the website sponsors, are a national social service
agency that offers free, ongoing professional support services.
Coronary Heart Disease
Author: Irish Heart Foundation
Title: Irish Heart Foundation
URL: http://www.irishheart.ie/
Country of Origin: Ireland
The Irish Heart Foundation is the only national voluntary organisation in
Ireland working to reduce premature death and disability from heart disease
and stroke through research, education and community service. Their website
includes health promotion information, news, information about services,
FAQ's and information targeted towards the workplace and children.
Disabilities
Author: DISinHE Centre, University of Dundee
Title: Disability and Information Systems in Higher Education
URL: http://www.disinhe.ac.uk
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
The national clearing house for Disability and Information Systems in Higher
Education website is structured in two sections. The first section provides
information and strategic advice on how Information Systems can be used to
support staff and students with disabilities, and the second section
contains information about DISinHE itself, including reports and materials,
application and procedure for supporting studies, staff details, and news.
Author: Centre for Accessible Environments
Title: Centre for Accessible Environments
URL: http://www.cae.org.uk/
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
The Centre for Accessible Environments is committed to the provision of
buildings and places which are accessible to all users, including disabled
and older people, and to the enhancement of quality in design.
The Centre's website provides information about it's work, facilities and
services.
Drugs and Solvent Abuse
Author: The Owen Sound & Brockton Focus Project
Title: The Owen Sound & Brockton Focus Project
URL: http://www.focus-alcohol.org/
Country of Origin: Canada
The Owen Sound & Brockton Focus Project is a Ontario Ministry of Health
funded, community-based substance abuse prevention project. The Project
website contains information about the project and about alcohol and
substance abuse.
Author: United Nations Office for Drug Control and Crime Prevention
Title: UN International Drug Control Programme
URL: http://undcp.or.at
Country of Origin: Austria
The UNDCP Website contains information about the work of the International
Drug Control Programme. Operations and activities are outlined and the
website contains news and information about event, as well as providing
access to the documentation and data of the programme.
Author: European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction & The
National Addiction Centre
Title: Qualitative European Drug Research
URL: http://www.qed.org.uk
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
This site was set up as part of the project 'Co-ordination of working groups
of qualitative researchers to analyse different drug use patterns and the
implication for public health strategies and prevention'. The website
contains details of projects, contact details of researchers working in the
area, articles and papers, as well as information about the project.
Author: Centre for Education and Information on Drugs and Alcohol (CEIDA)
Title: Centre for Education and Information on Drugs and Alcohol (CEIDA)
URL: http://www.ceida.net.au
Country of Origin: Australia
The Centre for Education and Information on Drugs and Alcohol (CEIDA) works
to increase the number of effective strategies implemented in NSW, to reduce
AOD related harm. Their website contains information on drugs and alcohol
including fact sheets, access to the library database, project details and
articles in Connexions, their bi-monthly magazine.
Electronic Journals
Author: Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Bielefeld
Title: The Internet Journal of Public Health Education
URL: http://health.ibs.uni-bielefeld.de/i-jphe/index.html
Country of Origin: Germany
The Internet Journal of Public Health Education - pursues the systematic
development and evaluation of public health and health sciences education
and training. The journal aims to concentrate on education for public health
practice, for public health research and on the management of training
programmes and training institutions. The website provides access to full
text articles and reports.
Environment
Author: World Wildlife Fund
Title: World Wildlife Fund
URL: http://www.worldwildlife.org/
Country of Origin: United States of America
The World Wildlife Fund website focuses on WWF's work on endangered species
and their habitats, and global threats to wildlife and the environment. The
site provides fact sheets, and information on how to get involved with the
organisation's activities.
HIV / AIDS and Sexual Health
Author: AIDS Policy Center for Children Youth and Families
Title: AIDS Policy Center for Children Youth and Families
URL: http://www.aidspolicycenter.org/
Country of Origin: United States of America
AIDS Policy Center for Children, Youth & Families is a U.S. non-profit
organisation that was founded to help respond to the unique concerns of
children, youth, women, and families who are living with, at risk for, or
affected by HIV/AIDS. AIDS Policy Center conducts policy research,
education, and advocacy on a broad range of HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and
research issues. The website contains information about the organisation and
it's work.
Mental Health
Author: KidsPeace
Title: KidsPeace: The National Center for Kids Overcoming Crisis
URL: http://www.kidspeace.org/
Country of Origin: United States of America
KidsPeace, The National Center for Kids Overcoming Crisis, regularly serves
more than 2,000 children with a comprehensive continuum of kids' mental
health treatment programs. This private, not-for-profit organisation also
acts as a national liaison for intervention services, and educates kids,
parents and professionals around the globe in how to avert crisis. Their
website contains information about the organisation and its work and
services, events, and public education information.
Author: National Schizophrenia Fellowship (NSF)
Title: @ease
URL: http://www.at-ease.nsf.org.uk/
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
@ease, is an interactive website which aims to take users on a journey of
exploration of your feelings and help put your mind at ease. The site is
aimed at teenagers, and promotes physical and mental health, using the
stories of five characters.
National Health Service
Author: NHS Executive
Title: NHS Direct Online
URL: http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
NHS Direct On-Line, is a comprehensive gateway site to health information on
the internet in the UK. The website contains content developed by the
Health Education Authority, the Help for Health Trust and OMNI. Content
includes health news, information on the latest UK health stories, ideas and
suggestions for improving your health and avoiding disease, information
about NHS Direct, a reference guide to how the NHS works, information on
illness, disabilities, treatments, and FAQ's.
Author: NHS Executive
Title: NHS Beacon Services
URL: http://www.nhsbeacons.org.uk/
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
The creation of NHS beacons was announced in September 1998. NHS Beacons aim
to raise quality and convenience in the NHS by sharing best practice. This
website provides information about the beacons as well as good practice and
learning opportunities.
Physical Activity
Author: Health Canada & Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology
Title: Canada's Physical Activity Guide Website
URL: http://www.paguide.com/
Country of Origin: Canada
The Physical Activity Guide provides information about physical activity,
particularly for older people. Within this site is a quiz around activity
and exercise, and the site is available in English and French.
Research
Author: The Medical Outcomes Trust
Title: The Medical Outcomes Trust
URL: http://www.outcomes-trust.org/
Country of Origin: United States of America
The Medical Outcomes Trust is a non profit organisation which aims to
improve health and health care by promoting the science of outcomes
measurement, and the development, evaluation and distribution of instruments
that measure health and the outcomes of medical care. This website provides
information about the Trust.
Author: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Title: Clinical Trials Database
URL: http://www.nih.gov/health/trials/
Country of Origin: United States of America
The Clinical Trials Database aims to be the NIH's one-stop shop for
information about clinical trials. It is possible to access several
databases of clinical trials. Subject coverage currently includes databases
for cancer; AIDS; eye disease; rare diseases; heart, lung, and blood
disease; infections, immunologic, and allergic diseases; and Alzheimer's.
Author: Association for Research in the Voluntary and Community Sector
(ARVAC)
Title: Association for Research in the Voluntary and Community Sector
(ARVAC)
URL: http://www.charitynet.org/arvac/index.html
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
ARVAC aims to provide researchers with a supportive network, to increase
effectiveness and good practice in researching the voluntary and community
sector and to disseminate research findings to those with an interest in the
voluntary sector with a view to informing policy and practice. Their website
contains information about the organisation and it's services.
Young People
Author: Childhood and Youth Division, Health Canada
Title: Childhood and Youth Division, Health Canada
URL: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hppb/childhood-youth/
Country of Origin: Canada
The Childhood and Youth Division of Health Canada serves as a centre of
expertise, leadership, and co-ordination within the federal government and
Health Canada for issues, activities, and programs concerning children and
youth. The website contains information about their work, research, and
publications.
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