HSCI 3300: Public and Community Health

The American Public Health Association (APHA) champions the health of all people and all communities. We are the only organization that combines a 150-year perspective, a broad-based member community and the ability to influence policy to improve the public's health.

The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) is the leading professional association for infection preventionists. Its mission is to advance the science and practice of infection prevention and control.

The National Association of County Health Officials (NACCHO) seeks to improve the health of communities by strengthening and advocating for local health departments.

The Texas Public Health Association (TPHA) is a non-profit, statewide association of public health professionals dedicated to public health in Texas.

The World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) is a worldwide professional society representing and serving the broad field of public health internationally to make a difference in the health of the people in today's globalized world.

APHA's policy statements beginning in 1948 are available in this database. Search by year, policy number, or keyword.

A gateway to resources from the CDC that focus on policy-related matters and on various laws, regulations, and policies that have public health implications.

Cochrane produces systematic reviews of primary research in human health care and policy. Each Cochrane Review addresses a clearly formulated question.

A collection of evidence-based recommendations and findings from the Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) of the CDC. CPSTF makes evidence-based recommendations about the effectiveness and economic impact of public health programs, services, and other interventions used in real world settings.

Provides data, evidence, guidance, and examples of the multiple factors that influence health and support leaders in growing community power to improve health equity.

A database from McMaster University containing almost 9,000 quality-rated reviews on the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of public health interventions, including cost data.

Evidence-based resources (EBRs) are published reviews of intervention evaluations and studies to improve health.

The Rural Health Information Hub is funded by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy to be a national clearinghouse on rural health issues. It provides resources and tools to help learn about rural health needs and work to address them.