This resource list contains references to Federal, State, and local government agencies as well as private organizations that offer information resources related to the educational and community-based programs of HEALTHY PEOPLE 2000. Because so many States have adopted their own year 2000 objectives, you may wish to contact your State health department for additional information.
Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health
Promotion
4770 Buford Highway, NE
Mailstop K13
Atlanta, GA 30333
(770)488-5080
Health Resources and Services Administration
Office of Communications
5600 Fishers Lane
Room 14-45
Rockville, MD 20857
(301)443-2086
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration on Aging
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Aging
Wilbur J. Cohen Building
330 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
(202)401-4634
(202)619-1006 Publications
(202)401-7741 FAX
Allocates funds to administer and support a wide range of
community-based services for older persons.
Administration for Children and Families
370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW
Washington, DC 20447
(202)401-9215
(202)205-9688 FAX
(202)401-5800 BBS
(800)627-8886 BBS
Administers the Community Services Block Grant program which
provides funding for community food and nutrition programs.
Distributes fact sheets and brochures about child abuse and
domestic violence. 1995 funding activities include an early
childhood development initiative. Call for
electronic product information.
Public Health Service
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Public Inquiries
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Mailstop A23
Atlanta, GA 30333
(404)639-3534
(404)639-6290 FAX
Refers inquiries from the public and professionals to the
appropriate area at CDC.
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health
Promotion
4770 Buford Highway, NE
Mailstop K13
Atlanta, GA 30333
(770)488-5080
(770)488-5962 FAX
Plans, directs, and coordinates national programs for the
prevention of premature mortality, morbidity, and disability due
to chronic illnesses and conditions. Assists State health and
education agencies in
program development and implementation.
Health Resources and Services Administration
Office of Communications
5600 Fishers Lane
Room 14-45
Rockville, MD 20857
(301)443-2086
(301)443-1989 FAX
Provides information on programs for the distribution, supply,
use, quality, and cost effectiveness of health resources, and on
health services programs.
National Institutes of Health
National Cancer Institute
Cancer Information Service
Building 31, Room 10A16
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892-3100
(800)4-CANCER
(301)402-2594 FAX
Provides a nationwide telephone service for cancer patients,
their families and friends, the public, and health care
professionals. Provides information and disseminates
publications. Spanish-speaking staff members are available.
Office of Minority Health Resource Center
P.O. Box 37337
Washington, DC 20013-7337
(800)444-6472
(301)589-0884 FAX
Responds to inquiries about major health problems among minority
populations. Assists in locating materials, programs, and
technical assistance through an automated Resource Persons
Network and materials database.
American College Health Association
P.O. Box 28937
Baltimore, MD 21240-8937
(410)859-1500
(410)859-1510 FAX
Publishes and distributes pamphlets and videotapes for college
students on a variety of relevant health topics, including
acquaintance rape, AIDS, and sexually transmitted diseases.
American Hospital Association
840 North Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60611
(312)280-6000
Offers print and audiovisual materials about patient education,
patient support services, and community relations. Publications
list available.
American School Health Association
7263 State Route 43
Kent, OH 44240
(216)678-1603
(216)678-4526 FAX
Promotes comprehensive school health programs comprising health
services, health education, and a healthy school environment.
Provides referral services and distributes materials.
Publications list available.
Education Development Center, Inc.
Childhood Injury Prevention Resource Center
55 Chapel Street
Newton, MA 02160
(617)969-7100
(617)969-5979 FAX
Disseminates information and provides technical assistance to
State and local maternal and child health agencies and academic
programs seeking to develop or expand childhood injury prevention
programs. Manages, develops, and disseminates the Teenage
Health Teaching Modules comprehensive school health education
curriculum. Coordinates the Comprehensive School Health Education
Network of training centers. Provides educational, research, and
resource materials.
National Academy of Sciences
Institute of Medicine
2101 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20418
(202)334-2352
(202)334-2158/1412 FAX
Examines policy matters that affect the health of the public.
Publishes reports and studies. Publications list and catalogs
available.
National Association of County and City Health Officials
(NACCHO)
440 First Street, NW
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20001
(202)783-5550
(202)783-1583 FAX
Improves the capacity of health departments to assess local
health needs, develop public health policies, and ensure delivery
of needed community services.
National Association of State Boards of Education
1012 Cameron Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703)684-4000
(703)836-2313 FAX
Promotes public education reform, particularly early childhood
education, inclusion of students with disabilities, health
education, and professional development. Works to strengthen
State board of education leadership through research, training,
and policy advocacy.
National Center for Health Education
72 Spring Street
Suite 208
New York, NY 10012-4019
(212)334-9470
(212)334-9845 FAX
Manages, develops, and disseminates Growing Healthy
comprehensive school health education curriculum. Manages
regional forums on community health promotion.
National Eldercare Institute on Health Promotion
601 E Street, NW
Fifth Floor, Building B
Washington, DC 20049
(202)434-2200
(202)434-6474 FAX
Supports States and agencies in the development and
implementation of health promotion programs for older adults.
Provides resource lists, publications, and referrals.
For General Information on HEALTHY PEOPLE 2000:
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion,
U.S. Public Health Service, 330 C Street, SW, Room 2132,
Washington, DC 20201; (202)205-8583.
For Healthy People 2000 Publications:
Please write to ODPHP National Health Information Center,
P.O. Box 1133, Washington, DC 20013-1133.
Inclusion in this listing does not imply endorsement by the
Public Health Service or the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services.