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A U.S. national research center supported by the EPA, NERC facilitates research to improve the scientific basis for understanding and managing the health risks related to air quality.
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National Environmental Respiratory Center NERC  Laboratory studies and associated research resources of NERC are available to external investigators for collaborative studies. Information Resources We maintain searchable bibliographic databases on the pollution mixtures under study. The LRRI library provides a variety...
http://www.nercenter.org/

Collaborative campaign for environmentally responsible health care made up of more than 250 organizations. Work to transform the health care industry so it is no longer a source of environmental harm by eliminating pollution in health care. Also info on endocrine disruptors.
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Health Care Without Harm Home  Sign up for the latestnews from HCWH Enter email: What's New Oct. 13: National Toxicology Program Expert Panel says phthalates riskier to sick babies than previously thought. See panel findings, press release 160;and comments submitted to the panel...
http://www.noharm.org/

Work with local governments and other agencies in the areas of safe drinking water, food and shell fish safety, radiation safety, wastewater management, pesticide exposures, vector borne diseases and general sanitation.
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Division of Environmental Health WA State Dept. of Health  Our mission is to protect and improve the health of people in Washington State by reducing or eliminating their exposures to health hazards in the environment. Environmental Health Topics Amalgam Dental Fillings Asbestos Chemical Spills...
http://www.doh.wa.gov/ehp/

ISDE is an environment and health non-governmental organization comprised of physicians and medical professionals.
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International Society of Doctors for the Environment  ...
http://www.isde.org

Committed to improving the practice of occupational and environmental health through information sharing and collaborative research.
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AOEC Home  C clinics are located around North America. Search for an AOEC clinic The Educational Resource Library can be used by all AOEC members. Visit the library AOEC Office: 1010 Vermont Ave NW #513 Washington, DC...
http://www.aoec.org/

Project helps compare the health of people in a particular US state and county with other counties in the US. Provides information on environmental and population factors in the county which might influence health.
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Healthy Places Project US mortality and disability by county  There is considerable variation in death and disability rates among different counties in the United States (see Variations in County Mortality) and among different countries (see International Comparisons The purpose of this project is to...
http://www.ushpp.org/

Established to coordinate policy development for environmental health activities related to the mission of the U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) and its agencies.
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EHPC page  Committee is inactive at this time. This Web site provides only archival information about the EHPC's activities. Please visit the Web sites of agencies that participated in the EHPC for current information on any topic...
http://web.health.gov/environment/

Provides information about programs, services, fact sheets and FAQs.
http://www.volusiahealth.net/eh

Uphold the guidelines set up by the Georgia Division of Public Health and the County Board of Health. Provides information on programs, events and resources.
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Catoosa County Environmental Health Services  Department strives to protect the public and the environment by upholding the guidelines set up by the Georgia Division of Public Health and the County Board of Health. Under these guidelines, we are responsible for...
http://www.nwgahealth.com/env/catoosa/index.htm

Help American families and communities identify and track the links between environmental hazards and illnesses and to provide researchers health officials with the necessary tools to prevent disease. Provides news, reports, resources and contact information.
http://health-track.org/

A medical research group promoting the study of allergy, environmental, and nutritional medicine. Provides publications, conferences, practitioners and training information.
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BSAENM  Society holds two conferences every year, usually in June and November. Occasionally the society holds a large international meeting. Previous International Conferences The Oxford Conference: Sustainable Medicine7 11 September, 1998...
http://www.jnem.demon.co.uk/

Canadian Health Network information on environmental health. Includes frequently asked questions.
http://www.canadian-health-network.ca/1environmental_health.html

Provides advice, information, and analysis on the prevention, control, and treatment of infectious diseases and in public health preparedness in such areas as bioterrorism and food safety.
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CIDRAP Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy  160 160 160;Home  160;Mission Activities  160;About Us  160;Center Support  160;Contact Us  160 160 160; General Info/ Vaccines 160 160; Avian Flu 160 160; Pandemic Flu 160 160; General Info 160 160; Anthrax 160 160; Botulism...
http://www.cidrap.umn.edu

Group of organizations and individuals concerned about the effects of environmental degradation on human health. History, campaigns and membership information.
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Toxic Links Coalition Home Page  This website is hosted by Econetwork.net, which donates 20% of the gross proceeds of all hosting and dial-up activity to organizations that benefit the causes of humanity, wildlife, and the environment. If you would like...
http://www.toxiclinks.net/

Canadian charity devoted to educational purposes in the field of environmental health. Provides information about projects and contacts.
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Technology and Health Foundation  ...
http://www.envirodesic.com/technologyandhealth/

Physicians for Social Responsibility education and action center providing information for health professionals and others interested in environmental health.
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EnviroHealthAction  Responsibility extends our sympathy and condolences to the victims of Hurricane Katrina throughout the gulf coast of the United States. The public health fallout of one of the worst domestic natural disasters for a century...
http://www.envirohealthaction.org/

Investigates human exposures to and effects of harmful environmental factors. Fact sheets on several topics and reports on current and past projects and activities.
http://www.ehib.org/

Center for all chemicals-related activities of the United Nations Environment Programme, aimed at helping governments take needed actions for the sound management of chemicals. Information about global monitoring and other activities and concerns.
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UNEP Chemicals Homepage  Chemicals is the center for all chemicals-related activities of the United Nations Environment Programme. Our goal is to make the world a safer place from toxic chemicals. We do this by helping governments take needed...
http://www.chem.unep.ch/

A non-profit public interest organization dedicated to protecting children from lead poisoning and other in-home hazards. Extensive information on lead safety, related hazards, and policies and other initiatives to address them.
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Alliance For Healthy Homes  Your browser does not support script Hot Topics Fact Sheets on Health and Housing during Hurricane Recovery Alliance Welcomes New Executive Director EPA Enforces Pre-Renovation Disclosure Rule for First Time National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention...
http://www.afhh.org/

Specializes in research in gastrointestinal, renal, carcinogenesis, birth defects, neurological diseases, adverse drug reactions, carciovascular and bioinformatics. Includes mission statement, laboratory facilities, and publications [pdf].
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--C E E H Center for Ecogenetics and Environmental Health  ...
http://depts.washington.edu/ceeh/

Instituto de Investigación de Enfermedades Raras (IIER) is located at the Instituto de Salud Carlos III, in Madrid (Spain). Objective is to build an information system on public health environmental problems that can serve to advise investigators involved in environmental exposures and diseases.
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IIER Instituto de Investigacion de Enfermedades Raras ISCIII Epidemiology of Environment-related Diseases  WHO COLLABORATING CENTRE FOR THE EPIDEMIOLOGY OF ENVIRONMENT-RELATED DISEASES MIRROR SITE (Updated Daily) MIRROR SITE (Updated Daily) MIRROR SITE (Updated August 2005)...
http://iier.isciii.es/