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Government Agencies

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
www.hhs.gov  
HHS is the U.S.government's principal agency for protecting the health of Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. 

HHS Office of Global Health Affairs (OGHA)
www.globalhealth.gov   
OGHA promotes the health of the world's population by advancing the global strategies and partnerships of HHS.

CDC, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC)
www.cdc.gov/injury  
NCIPC supports research and programs to reduce injury, disability, death, and costs associated with injuries.

CDC, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
www.cdc.gov/niosh 
NIOSH conducts research and recommends ways to prevent work-related injury and illness.

CDC, Office of Global Health (OGH)
www.cdc.gov/ogh 
OGH’s mission is to improve health worldwide by providing leadership, coordination, and support for CDC’s global health activities in collaboration with global health partners.

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
www.hrsa.gov  
HRSA's mission is to improve and expand access to quality health care.

Administration on Aging (AoA)
www.aoa.gov 
The AoA promotes the dignity and independence of older people and helps society prepare for its aging population.

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
www.dot.gov  
DOT’s mission is to ensure a fast, safe, efficient, accessible, and convenient U.S. transportation system that meets vital national interests and enhances the quality of life today and into the future.

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
www.fhwa.dot.gov  
FHWA has the broad responsibility of ensuring that America’s roadways are safe and technologically up-to-date. FHWA provides financial and technical support to construct, improve, and preserve America’s highway system. 

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
www.fmcsa.dot.gov 
FMCSA’s primary goal is to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses. 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/WHD/pages/index2.htm  
NHTSA is the country’s lead regulatory agency responsible for reducing deaths, injuries, and economic losses resulting from motor vehicle crashes. 

U.S. Department of State 
www.state.gov  
The Department provides comprehensive safety information for those traveling or living abroad.

National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
www.ntsb.gov 
NTSB is an independent Federal agency charged by Congress to investigate significant motor vehicle crashes and make safety recommendations to prevent future crashes.

Peace Corps
www.peacecorps.gov 
The Peace Corps promotes world peace and friendship. It helps people of interested countries meet their need for trained men and women, encourages a better understanding of Americans, and promotes a better understanding of other peoples on the part of all Americans.

 
International Organizations

World Health Organization (WHO)
www.who.int/health_topics/injuries/en  
The sponsor of World Health Day, the World Health Organization is the United Nations’ specialized agency for health issues. WHO's objective is that all people attain the highest possible level of health. 

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
www.paho.org/English/DD/PIN/whd04_main.htm  
PAHO is an international public health agency that works to improve health and living standards of people in the Americas. PAHO enjoys international recognition as part of the United Nations system, serving as the Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization.

 
Nonprofit Organizations

American Automobile Association (AAA)
www.aaa.com 
With more than 46 million members, AAA recognizes that traffic crashes are a serious public health threat and is dedicated to reducing traffic-related death and injury through advocacy, communication, and education.

AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
www.aaafoundation.org 
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety is a publicly supported nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and reducing injuries by preventing traffic crashes. The foundation funds research projects and develops educational materials.

Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety 
www.saferoads.org  
Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety is an alliance of consumer, health and safety groups, and insurance companies and agents working together to make America's roadways safer. 

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
www.aap.org 
AAP is a nonprofit scientific and educational organization that promotes the physical, mental, and social health and safety of infants, children, adolescents and youth adults. 

American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) 
www.aamva.org 
AAMVA is a voluntary, nonprofit, educational association representing its U.S. and Canadian membership by working collaboratively to support and improve motor vehicle administration, safety, identification security, and law enforcement. 

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
www.transportation.org 
This association represents state transportation departments in Washington D.C. It sets standards used worldwide for road and bridge construction.

American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)
www.acep.org 
ACEP exists to support quality emergency medical care and to promote the interests of emergency physicians.

American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA)
www.eapsa.org 
APSA is a surgical specialty organization that aims to increase access to the services of pediatric surgeons. It promotes and maintains the quality of education in pediatric surgery, raises the standards of the specialty, and provides a forum for sharing ideas and disseminating information. 

Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASHTO)
www.astho.org 
ASTHO represents state and territorial public health agencies of the United States, U.S. Territories, and District of Columbia. Its mission is to formulate and influence sound national public health policy. ASTHO assists state health departments in developing and implementing programs and policies that promote health and prevent disease.

Association for Safe International Road Travel (ASIRT)
www.asirt.org 
ASIRT is a humanitarian organization that promotes road travel safety through education and advocacy. ASIRT provides travelers with road safety information, enabling them to make informed travel choices. It helps foster the development of road safety organizations in other countries.

Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA)
www.ghsa.org 
GHSA represents the highway safety programs of States and Territories regarding highway safety issues and policies. Its mission is to provide leadership in developing national policies that ensure the effectiveness of highway safety programs. 

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
www.iihs.org 
IIHS is an independent research and communications organization funded by auto insurers. IIHS is dedicated to reducing highway crash deaths, injuries, and property losses. 

International Association of Chiefs of Police 
www.theiacp.org 
The International Association of Chiefs of Police is the world's oldest and largest nonprofit membership organization of police executives, with over 19,000 members in over 89 different countries. IACP's leadership consists of the operating chief executives of international, federal, state, and local agencies.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
www.madd.org 
MADD is a grass roots organization with more than 600 chapters nationwide. Its mission is to stop drunk driving, support victims, and prevent underage drinking.

National Association of Injury Control Research Centers (NAICRC)
www.naicrc.org 
NAICRC promotes scholarly activity in injury control. It addresses issues on the prevention, acute care, and rehabilitation of traumatic injury. NAICRD supports research activities; research dissemination; program development and evaluation; consultation; and education and training.

National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, Inc. (NAEMT)
www.naemt.org 
NAEMT’s mission is to promote the future advancement of EMS as an allied health profession. 

National Association of Fleet Administrators, Inc. (NAFA)
www.nafa.org 
NAFA is a nonprofit, individual membership professional society serving the needs of members who manage fleets of automobiles, light-duty trucks, or vans for organizations in the United States and Canada. 

National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS)
www.noys.org 
NOYS is a coalition of more than 50 nonprofit organizations, companies, and government agencies. It has a membership of more than 11 million youth. The NOYS coalition provides resources that address health and safety issues in communities.

National SAFE KIDS Campaign
www.safekids.org 
The National SAFE KIDS Campaign is the only national nonprofit organization dedicated solely to preventing unintentional childhood injury. SAFE KIDS includes more than 300 state and local coalitions in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico

National Safety Council (NSC)
www.nsc.org 
NSC works to educate and influence society to adopt safety, health, and environmental policies. The council encourages practices that prevent or mitigate human suffering. NSC strives to minimize economic losses arising from preventable causes.

Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS)
www.trafficsafety.org 
NETS is dedicated to improving the health and traffic safety of the nation’s workforce, their families, and members of the communities in which they live and work. The “Network” does so by developing safety policies, safety campaigns, and community activities. 

Recording Artists, Actors & Athletes Against Drunk Driving (RADD)
www.radd.org 
RADD is the entertainment industry’s voice for road safety. RADD pairs celebrities, media partners, and socially conscious sponsors to create positive attitudes about road safety.

Task Force for Child Survival and Development
www.taskforce.org 
The mission of the Task Force is to help public and private organizations promote health and human development by building coalitions, forging consensus, and leveraging scarce resources.

United States Bone and Joint Decade
www.boneandjointdecade.org/usa 
The Bone and Joint Decade is a global, multi-disciplinary initiative targeting the care of people with musculoskeletal conditions (bone and joint disorders). It strives to improve the quality of life and advance understanding and treatment through research, prevention, and education.

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