This listing of medical resource agencies will aid patients in the discovery of a rare disease, medical condition, infection prevention, and care.
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AHRQ - Agency Healthcare and Research Quality
https://www.ahrq.gov/
Phone: 301.427.1364
CDC- Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
https://www.cdc.gov/
Phone: 800.232.4636
IPHA – Illinois Public Health Association
https://www.ipha.com/
Phone: 217.522.5687
The Joint Commission
This resource provides guidance on best practices for handwashing to prevent the spread of infection.
https://www.jointcommission.org/en-us/knowledge-library/for-patients/speak-ups/to-prevent-infection
Kids Health From Nemours
Education for parents, kids, teens and educators. [no contact]
https://kidshealth.org/
Merck Manual - Patent Consumer Version
https://www.merckmanuals.com/home
Phone: 800.444.2080
MedlinePlus
https://medlineplus.gov/
U.S. National Library of Medicine
8600 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20894
NORD – National Organization for Rare Disorders
https://rarediseases.org/
Phone: 203.744.0100
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.
https://health.gov/
