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Public and Consumer Health Resources

Media Type

Online Resource

Reviewed Date

Jul 10, 2026

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AHRQ - Agency Healthcare and Research Quality
AHRQ advances excellence in healthcare by producing evidence to make healthcare safer, higher quality, more accessible, equitable, and affordable.
Phone: 301.427.1364 (previous number)

CDC- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The CDC is the nation's leading science-based, data-driven, service organization that protects the public's health. CDC works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S.
Phone: 800.232.4636

IPHA – Illinois Public Health Association
Established in 1940, the Illinois Public Health Association (IPHA) is the oldest and largest public health association in the State of Illinois.
Phone: 217.522.5687

Joint Commission 
The Joint Commission website provides comprehensive information about its mission to improve healthcare quality and patient safety through accreditation, certification, and performance improvement resources. It outlines the accreditation process, standards, and services offered to healthcare organizations, emphasizing collaboration, data-driven practices, and continuous improvement across the continuum of care.
Phone: 630.792.5800 

Kids Health from Nemours
Education for parents, kids, teens and educators.
No phone number listed

Merck Manual - Patent Consumer Version
The Merck Manual provides the best medical information of the day to a wide cross-section of users, including medical professionals and students, veterinarians and veterinary students, and consumers.
Phone: 800.444.2080

MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus is an online health information resource for patients and their families and friends. It is a service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world's largest medical library, which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). 
No phone number listed

NORD – National Organization for Rare Disorders
The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with rare diseases through advocacy, education, and research support
Phone: 800.999.6673 

Office of Disease Prevention & Health Promotion 
ODPHP plays a vital role in keeping the nation healthy. We accomplish this by setting national public health objectives and supporting programs, services, and education activities that improve the health of all Americans.
Phone: 202.690.7694

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