Islamic Views on Medical Ethics

site URL - http://www.islamicmedicine.org/ethics.htm

Site description: Islamic views on many medical ethics issues including organ donation, cloning, euthanasia, abortion , fertility, sex change operations.




Topic: Top/Society/Philosophy/Ethics/Applied/Bioethics

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Previous 10Starting Points in Health Care Ethics / Bioethicshttp://www.ethics.ubc.ca/start/ Starting Points in Health Care Ethics / BioethicsTop/Society/Philosophy/Ethics/Applied/Bioethics These pages provide suggested readings as a starting point in learning about bioethics / health care ethics.
PreviousDepartment of Medical Humanities, East Carolina Universityhttp://www.ecu.edu/medhum/ Department of Medical Humanities, East Carolina UniversityTop/Society/Philosophy/Ethics/Applied/Bioethics Research, education programs, newsletter, and internet links in the area of medical ethics.
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NextCase: Practicing and Teaching on the Newly Deadhttp://galenpress.com/extras/extra20.htm Case: Practicing and Teaching on the Newly DeadTop/Society/Philosophy/Ethics/Applied/Bioethics Case commentary on a controversial topic. Should newly dead bodies be used to teach medical practitioners skills that can be used to save others?
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Previous 170Buffalo City Missionhttp://www.buffalomission.org/ Buffalo City MissionTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Organizations/Rescue Buffalo, New York. Offers transitional housing, recovery programs, medical assistance, food, clothing to the indigent and homeless. Description of services, news items, testimonies.
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Previous 270Stefan's Florilegiumhttp://www.florilegium.org/files/PEOPLE/St.-Hildegard-msg.html Stefan's FlorilegiumTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Denominations/Catholicism/Saints/H/Saint_Hildegard_of_Bingen A collection of various messages concerning St. Hildegard, including a recipe for one of her medicinal cookies.
Other resource N0 Constantine Africanushttp://www.newadvent.org/cathen/04295b.htm Constantine AfricanusTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Denominations/Catholicism/Reference/Catholic_Encyclopedia/C A medieval medical writer and teacher; born c. 1015; died c. 1087.
Other resource N1 MacNeven, William Jameshttp://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09506b.htm MacNeven, William JamesTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Denominations/Catholicism/Reference/Catholic_Encyclopedia/M Irish-American physician and medical educator. (1763-1841)
Other resource N2 Medicine and Canon Lawhttp://www.newadvent.org/cathen/10142a.htm Medicine and Canon LawTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Denominations/Catholicism/Reference/Catholic_Encyclopedia/M In the early centuries the practice of medicine by clerics, whether secular or regular, was not treated with disapproval by the Church, nor was it at all uncommon for them to devote a considerable part of their time to the medical avocation. Abuses, however, arose, and in the twelfth century ecclesiastical canons were framed which became more and more adverse to clerics practising the art of medicine.
Other resource N3 Saint Paul (Minnesota)http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13366b.htm Saint Paul (Minnesota)Top/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Denominations/Catholicism/Reference/Catholic_Encyclopedia/S Archdiocese comprising the counties of Ramsey, Hennepin, Chisago, Anoka, Dakota, Scott, Wright, Rice, Lesueur, Carver, Nicollet, Sibley, Meeker, Redwood, Renville, Kandiyohi, Lyon, Lincoln, Yellow Medicine, Lac-Qui-Parle, Chippewa, Swift, Goodhue, Big Stone, and Brown, which stretch across the State of Minnesota from east to west, in about the center of its southern half.
Other resource N4 Valroger, Hyacinthe dehttp://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15264b.htm Valroger, Hyacinthe deTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Denominations/Catholicism/Reference/Catholic_Encyclopedia/V French oratorian, first studied medicine, and was later ordained priest. (1814-1876)
Other resource N5 CSC, Rice University/Texas Medical Centerhttp://www.ruf.rice.edu/~cathcen/ CSC, Rice University/Texas Medical CenterTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Denominations/Catholicism/Organizations/Student Catholic Student Center for Rice University and the schools of the Texas Medical Center.
Other resource N6 Ralph and Veronica Muellerhttp://members.aol.com/mipossible/index.htm Ralph and Veronica MuellerTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Denominations/Catholicism/Organizations/Missions Missionary couple who help supply the basic necessities of life; food, clothing, shelter, education, medical and dental care for the poorest of the poor of Peru.
Other resource N7 Catholic Health Association of Canadahttp://www.chac.ca/ Catholic Health Association of CanadaTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Denominations/Catholicism/Organizations/Professional Umbrella organization of health care facilities and associations witnesses to the healing ministry and abiding presence of Jesus. Site in English and French.
Other resource N8 Sovereign Military Order of Maltahttp://www.orderofmalta.org/ Sovereign Military Order of MaltaTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Denominations/Catholicism/Orders/Military_Orders Official Web site of the Sovereign Order of Malta: one of the most ancient religious Catholic Orders that has always been recognised by nations as an independent subject of international law. The Order of Malta works in the field of medical and social care and humanitarian aid, in over 110 countries, supported by the diplomatic relations it currently has with 90 nations.
Other resource N9 How Can Blood Save Your Lifehttp://www.watchtower.org/library/hb/index.htm How Can Blood Save Your LifeTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Denominations/Jehovah's_Witnesses/Watchtower_Bible_and_Tract_Society Presents moral and medical aspects regarding the use of blood, and shows how this bears on saving your most valued possession: Life.
Other resource N10 Global Health Ministrieshttp://www.ghm.org/ Global Health MinistriesTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Denominations/Lutheran/Organizations/Missions Lutheran Charitable organization that provides medical supplies and funding for health care missionaries. Site includes several missions related church and Sunday School projects as well as public health news from around the world.
Other resource N11 Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church, Houstonhttp://www.lcmhouston.org/ Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church, HoustonTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Denominations/Lutheran/Campus_Ministries/Evangelical_Lutheran_Church_in_America/Texas ELCA ministry serving Rice University and Texas Medical Center. Site includes ministry profile, location, events and activities calendar, and links.
Other resource N12 Presbyterian Medical Serviceshttp://www.pms-inc.org/ Presbyterian Medical ServicesTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Denominations/Presbyterian/Presbyterian_Church_USA/Organizations/Mission A non-profit organization providing medical and dental services in New Mexico and the Southwest. Organizational background and history, description of services provided and job listings.
Other resource N13 Institute for Prevention of Addictionshttp://www.andrews.edu/IPA/ Institute for Prevention of AddictionsTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Denominations/Seventh-day_Adventists/Programs_and_Services Deals with alcohol and other drug dependencies, particularly in connection with the Seventh-day Adventist denomination. Promotes abstinence from alcohol and all addictive, mind-altering drugs. Reports on research, seminars. Downloadable files.
Other resource N14 European Bible School of Health and Agriculturehttp://www.europeanbibleschool.com European Bible School of Health and AgricultureTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Denominations/Seventh-day_Adventists/Education/Colleges_and_Universities School teaches preventive medicine (massage, hydrotherapy and other tools), Bible and organic agriculture, training youth for service.
Other resource N15 NEWSTART Healthcarehttp://www.NEWSTARTHealthcare.com/ NEWSTART HealthcareTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Denominations/Seventh-day_Adventists/Health Clinic in West Seattle, WA, offering preventative, allopathic, natural, and scientific alternative medical care in family practice and orthopedics ministered in the Adventist philosophy of medical care including lifestyle prevention and including the use the eight true remedies: fresh air, pure water, sunlight, rest, exercise, nutrition, temperance, and trust in Divine power. Extensive online article archives
Other resource N16 A Healthy Tomorrowhttp://www.llu.edu/news/healthy/ A Healthy TomorrowTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Denominations/Seventh-day_Adventists/Health Monthly newsletter by Loma Linda University Medical Center. Includes vegetarian and nutrition health letter, feature articles and recipes. Archives available.
Other resource N17 Health Expohttp://www.HealthExpo.org/ Health ExpoTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Denominations/Seventh-day_Adventists/Health Health education based on NEWSTART principles at Weimar Institute, Weimar, a non-profit organization
Other resource N18 Wildwood Lifestyle Center & Hospitalhttp://www.tagnet.org/wildwood/ Wildwood Lifestyle Center & HospitalTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Denominations/Seventh-day_Adventists/Health/Wellness_Conditoning Live-in lifestyle center with supporting hospital specializing in preventive medicine since 1941. "Wellness Lessons" online. *Journal of Health and Healing* and Newsletter by hard-copy subscription. Wildwood, GA.
Other resource N19 FAME Fellowship of Associates of Medical Evangelismhttp://www.fameworld.org FAME Fellowship of Associates of Medical EvangelismTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Denominations/Christian_Church/Independent_Christian_Churches/United_States Indianapolis, IN. Dedicated to bringing help and hope to least reached people in underdeveloped nations through medical evangelism, hospitals, churches, medicines, medical equipment and personnel.
Other resource N20 General Board of Pension and Health Benefitshttp://www.gbophb.org General Board of Pension and Health BenefitsTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Denominations/Methodist/United_Methodist/General_Church_Agencies Serving and supporting the financial well-being of individuals and church agencies.
Other resource N21 Mennonite Health Serviceshttp://www.mhsonline.org Mennonite Health ServicesTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Denominations/Anabaptist/Mennonites Mennonite Health Services connects health care organizations to each other and to the church.
Other resource N22 Zion Sharehttp://www.zionshare.org/ Zion ShareTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Denominations/Latter_Day_Saints/Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints/Shopping/Services A non-insurance program of sharing medical expenses exclusively for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints. This program is based on the LDS tradition of helping each other and is specially suited for LDS members because it does not subsidize the self-destructive choices and lifestyles of the world.
Other resource N23 Uniting HealthCarehttp://www.uhcg.com.au/ Uniting HealthCareTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Denominations/Uniting_Church_in_Australia/UnitingCare Uniting HealthCare is a significantly large provider of health care services in Queensland, employing over 3,200 people and treating about 100,000 patients each year.
Other resource N24 Shroud of Jesushttp://shroudofjesus.com/ Shroud of JesusTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Jesus_Christ/The_Shroud_of_Turin Forensic medicine provides new answers to the ancient mystery of the Shroud of Turin.
Other resource N25 How Did Jesus Christ Die?http://www.christiananswers.net/q-eden/jesusdeath.html How Did Jesus Christ Die?Top/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Jesus_Christ/The_Passion A discussion of medical and historical facts about the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Other resource N26 Pierre Barbet Revisitedhttp://www.shroud.com/zugibe.htm Pierre Barbet RevisitedTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Bible/Bible_Study/By_Topic/Resurrection In the context of 'Shroud' studies, a catholic surgeon examine's Pierre Barbet's medical studies on crucifixion, and argues against death by asphyxiation
Other resource N27 Christian Faith: True Storieshttp://www.christian-faith.com/html/page/testimonies Christian Faith: True StoriesTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Evangelism/Christianity_for_Seekers/Testimonies Testimonies of changed lives, miracles, healing, answered prayer, missions, and people coming out of drugs, witchcraft, and general unbelief to faith in Jesus.
Other resource N28 Facts about the Crucifixionhttp://www.konnections.com/Kcundick/crucifix.html Facts about the CrucifixionTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Calendar/Easter A physician examines Christ's suffering during his final hours from a medical perspective.
Other resource N29 New Hope Addiction Counsellinghttp://www.wwwnewhopebigstep.com/ New Hope Addiction CounsellingTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Christian_Living/Christian_Counseling/Services Counselling those addicted to alcohol, drugs, gambling or related problems. Uses a Christian perspective in helping deal with the problems of life. Addiction is regarded as only a symptom of the problem.
Other resource N30 Request a Prayerhttp://www.aprayer.net/ Request a PrayerTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Organizations/Prayer Using prayer to overcome medical conditions, addictions, and family problems.
Other resource N31 IVCF - University of Pennsylvania, Graduate Christian Fellowshiphttp://dolphin.upenn.edu/~pgcf/ IVCF - University of Pennsylvania, Graduate Christian FellowshipTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Organizations/Student/InterVarsity_Christian_Fellowship For graduate, medical and professional students, and faculty and staff.
Other resource N32 Pensanti, Dr. Helenhttp://www.askdrhelen.com Pensanti, Dr. HelenTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Broadcasting/Television/Programs A discussion-oriented program with doctors from the United States and Europe on topics such as 21st century medicine, and the combination of traditional and natural medicine. Offers an online catalog, fact sheets, and contact information.
Other resource N33 God Will Make A Way Ministrieshttp://www.forgottenchildren.org God Will Make A Way MinistriesTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Missions Provides clothing and basic medical supplies for orphans, along with Christian literature as requested.
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Other resource N35 Mission Africa - Qua Iboehttp://www.missionafrica.org.uk Mission Africa - Qua IboeTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Missions/Organizations/Africa Service to Nigeria, Burkina Faso and Chad - GAP year, short term and long term. Also medical and AIDS work.
Other resource N36 Native Missionary Movementhttp://www.nmmindia.org Native Missionary MovementTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Missions/Organizations/Asia Mission with training, medical assistance, and church planting focused in Northern India.
Other resource N37 S'MORES in Haitihttp://www.smores-intl.org S'MORES in HaitiTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Missions/Organizations/Caribbean A non-profit Christian organization dedicated to bringing medical help and the word of God to unreached people in the Leogane area of Haiti.
Other resource N38 Constructores Para Cristohttp://www.cpcmexico.org Constructores Para CristoTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Missions/Organizations/North_America/Mexico Partners with Mexican Christians to provide housing, medical care, education and evangelism for poor, working Mexican families.
Other resource N39 Aztec Rescuehttp://www.aztecrescue.org Aztec RescueTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Missions/Organizations/North_America/Mexico Mission organization based in Spring, Texas, is involved in planting churches and mobilizing medical outreach teams in the Huastecan region of central Mexico. The Nahuatl (Aztec), Huasteco, Otomi, Tepehua, and Totonaco people are the main focus of their evangelistic efforts.
Other resource N40 Mission Finderhttp://MissionFinder.org Mission FinderTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Missions/Organizations/Worldwide Opportunities for short term missions, vocational missions, Native American missions, Medical Missions, Missions for Retirees, Educators, Missions for Med Students, and with Christian orphanages.
Other resource N41 American Leprosy Missionshttp://www.leprosy.org/ American Leprosy MissionsTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Missions/Organizations/Medical Christian organization provides care to people around the world with leprosy and disabilities. View medical case histories and service opportunities.
Other resource N42 Global Health Ministrieshttp://www.ghm.org Global Health MinistriesTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Missions/Organizations/Medical Charitable organization that provides medical supplies and funding for Lutheran health care missionaries. Includes several missions related church projects as well as public health news from around the world.
Other resource N43 Interchurch Medical Assistancehttp://www.interchurch.org/ Interchurch Medical AssistanceTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Missions/Organizations/Medical Joint effort of relief and development organizations committed to providing essential products and services for emergency, health, and development programs for the poorest of the poor.
Other resource N44 The Luke Societyhttp://www.lukesociety.org The Luke SocietyTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Missions/Organizations/Medical Supports indigenous Christian health professionals in providing medical care, health education and the gospel to the poor on five continents.
Other resource N45 Window of Hopehttp://www.windowofhope.com/ Window of HopeTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Missions/Organizations/Medical Assembles teams of health professionals, counselors and support staff to sponsor free medical clinics around the world.
Other resource N46 Hospitals of Hope Internationalhttp://www.hospitalsofhope.org Hospitals of Hope InternationalTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Missions/Organizations/Medical U.S. based medical-evangelical organization offering short-term mission trips to Vinto, Bolivia.
Other resource N47 Christian Medical Mission Ministryhttp://www.reconciliationlife.org Christian Medical Mission MinistryTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Missions/Organizations/Medical Provides medical and dental treatment, medicines and optical care using mobile clinics and hospitals, located in Benin City, Nigeria, Africa.
Other resource N48 The Mentawei Venturehttp://www.mentaweiventure.org The Mentawei VentureTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Missions/Organizations/Medical Nonprofit organization offering short term medical mission projects on the Mentawai Islands South of Sumatera, Indonesia. Laypersons, physicians and nurses are needed.
Other resource N49 Flying Doctors of Americahttp://www.fdoamerica.org Flying Doctors of AmericaTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Missions/Organizations/Medical US based group supplying physicians, dentists, nurses, chiropractors, and non-medical support volunteers to care for people worldwide who otherwise would never receive professional medical care.
Other resource N50 Baptist Medical Dental Fellowshiphttp://www.bmdf.org/ Baptist Medical Dental FellowshipTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Missions/Organizations/Medical Sharing God's Word through medical and dental missions all over the world.
Other resource N51 King's Kids Ministrieshttp://www.kings-kids-ministries.com King's Kids MinistriesTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Missions/Organizations/Medical Providing medical, spiritual, and physical support to the forgotten children of the world.
Other resource N52 New Foundationshttp://www.newfoundationsuk.com New FoundationsTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Missions/Organizations/Medical Christian Charity in Cambridge, England, established to resource Medical projects in areas of the Third world where no treatment and facilities are currently available.
Other resource N53 Christian Connections for International Healthhttp://www.ccih.org/ Christian Connections for International HealthTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Missions/Organizations/Medical/Resources Provides field-oriented information resources and a forum for discussion, networking, and fellowship to Christian organizations and individuals working in international health.
Other resource N54 Missionary Insurance Grouphttp://www.migi.net Missionary Insurance GroupTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Missions/Resources Insurance for international travel, health, and emergency evacuation for pastors and missionaries. Affordable, individual and group, global medical coverage for short term and long term overseas trips.
Other resource N55 The Tarlings in Tanzaniahttp://www.tarlings.com/index.html The Tarlings in TanzaniaTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Missions/Personal_Pages/Country_of_Mission/Africa/Tanzania The work and life of Godfrey and Dr Rachel Tarling working as Diocesan Building Surveyor and Medical Officer for the Diocese of Mpwapwa Tanzania in Partnership with Crosslinks
Other resource N56 Good News 4 Healthhttp://www.goodnews4health.com/ Good News 4 HealthTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Shopping/Booksellers/Individual_Promotions A non-denominational, Bible-based workbook designed to give Christians the spiritual strength necessary for health and healing. The site offers current health news and information, cultural updates, provocative thought, and contemporary news.
Other resource N57 National Indian Health Boardhttp://www.nihb.org/ National Indian Health BoardTop/Society/Ethnicity/The_Americas/Indigenous/Native_Americans/Organizations The National Indian Health Board (NIHB)is a nonprofit organization representing tribal governments that advocates for improvements in health care for Indian communities.
Other resource N58 Arizona Association of Community Health Centers Native American Programhttp://www.geocities.com/native_health_az/ Arizona Association of Community Health Centers Native American ProgramTop/Society/Ethnicity/The_Americas/Indigenous/Native_Americans/Organizations/Social_Services Provides information regarding Native American Health Issues in Arizona, especially in areas of advocacy, coalition building, education and support.
Other resource N59 Sitting Bullhttp://www.powersource.com/gallery/people/sittbull.html Sitting BullTop/Society/Ethnicity/The_Americas/Indigenous/Native_Americans/People/Sitting_Bull Biography and quotations from the Hunkpapa medicine man and chief.
Other resource N60 Health Care to Native Americans: Susan La Flesche Picottehttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/if_you_knew/if_you_knew_12.html Health Care to Native Americans: Susan La Flesche PicotteTop/Society/Ethnicity/The_Americas/Indigenous/Native_Americans/People/Picotte,_Susan_LaFlesche Biographical information about the first Native American female doctor including photos and historical documents.
Other resource N61 Origin of Disease and Medicinehttp://www.powersource.com/cherokee/origin.html Origin of Disease and MedicineTop/Society/Ethnicity/The_Americas/Indigenous/Native_Americans/Arts_and_Culture/Folklore/Cherokee A traditional Tsalagi folktale.
Other resource N62 National Native American EMS Associationhttp://heds.org/nnaemsa.htm National Native American EMS AssociationTop/Society/Ethnicity/The_Americas/Indigenous/Native_Americans/News_and_Media/Magazines_and_E-zines Newsletter serving The Nations Native American Emergency Medical Professionals (First Responders, EMT's, Nurses, Physicians)
Other resource N63 Fake Medicine Menhttp://www.geocities.com/fakemedicinemen/ Fake Medicine MenTop/Society/Ethnicity/The_Americas/Indigenous/Native_Americans/Issues_and_Activism/Religious_Exploitation_and_Defense Articles and resources about the "invisible crime" of spiritual abuse.
Other resource N64 Ben Oofanahttp://www.doiohm.com/ Ben OofanaTop/Society/Ethnicity/The_Americas/Indigenous/Native_Americans/Health Alternative medicine healing practice based on Native American medicine.
Other resource N65 Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Boardhttp://www.npaihb.org/ Northwest Portland Area Indian Health BoardTop/Society/Ethnicity/The_Americas/Indigenous/Native_Americans/Health Health statistics and general fact sheets about 40 member tribes, descriptions of programs, committees, and workgroups. Local events and employment opportunities.
Other resource N66 San Diego American Indian Health Centerhttp://www.sdaihc.com/ San Diego American Indian Health CenterTop/Society/Ethnicity/The_Americas/Indigenous/Native_Americans/Health Subsidized health care with respect to Indian custom and tradition. Description of services, facility history and hours of operation, and newsletter.
Other resource N67 Southcentral Foundation Health Informationhttp://www.scfhealthinfo.com Southcentral Foundation Health InformationTop/Society/Ethnicity/The_Americas/Indigenous/Native_Americans/Health Resource for Alaska Natives and other Native Americans to gain health information. Includes facts about drugs, therapy, traditional healing and combination medicine.
Other resource N68 Inupiaq - Cultural Profilehttp://nnlm.gov/pnr/ethnomed/inupiaq.html Inupiaq - Cultural ProfileTop/Society/Ethnicity/The_Americas/Indigenous/Inuit Information by The University of Washington about the traditional medicine of the North Alaskan Inuit or Inupiaq people.
Other resource N69 Asian Pacific Health Care Venturehttp://aphcv.apanet.org/ Asian Pacific Health Care VentureTop/Society/Ethnicity/Asian/Asian-American/Organizations Information on health and language services provided, mission, news and events, programs, staff, and contact information.
Other resource N70 National Asian Women's Health Organizationhttp://www.nawho.org/ National Asian Women's Health OrganizationTop/Society/Ethnicity/Asian/Asian-American/Organizations Women's health, partnerships, policies, how to get involved, and community.
Other resource N71 ChineseCultureOnline.orghttp://www.chinesecultureonline.org/ ChineseCultureOnline.orgTop/Society/Ethnicity/Asian/Eastern/Chinese Covers Chinese music, literature, philosophy, medicine, history, arts and crafts. Also includes culture related news and a discussion forum.
Other resource N72 Chinese Canadian Medical Society of Ontario (CCMS)http://www3.sympatico.ca/ccmsontario/ Chinese Canadian Medical Society of Ontario (CCMS)Top/Society/Ethnicity/Asian/Eastern/Chinese/Chinese_Canadian To develop and promote the professional and cultural well-being of Chinese Canadians in the medical field. Provides event listings, newsletter, scholarships, and membership details.
Other resource N73 National Arab American Medical Associationhttp://www.naama.com/ National Arab American Medical AssociationTop/Society/Ethnicity/Asian/Middle_Eastern/Arab/Arab-American NAAMA is a non-profit, non-political, educational and charitable organization of medical professionals of Arab descent.
Other resource N74 BlackWomensHealth.comhttp://www.blackwomenshealth.com/ BlackWomensHealth.comTop/Society/Ethnicity/African/African-American/Women Dedicated to the health and wellness of today's African American woman.
Other resource N75 Kalgoorlie Bega Garnbirringu Health Servicehttp://www.bega.org.au Kalgoorlie Bega Garnbirringu Health ServiceTop/Society/Ethnicity/Indigenous_People/Australian_Aboriginals/Health Providing culturally appropriate clinical services, health promotion and education to Aboriginals in the Goldfields of Western Australia. Service details and translations into the Wongatha language.
Other resource N76 Apunipima Cape York Health Councilhttp://www.apunipima.org.au/ Apunipima Cape York Health CouncilTop/Society/Ethnicity/Indigenous_People/Australian_Aboriginals/Health Helping local Aboriginal communities to develop their own strategies for health, including advice on available funding for education and health promotion.
Other resource N77 The Tony Gonzalez Foundationhttp://tonygonzalezfoundation.shadowbuddies.com/ The Tony Gonzalez FoundationTop/Society/Ethnicity/Multiracial/Celebrities/Sports This NFL player's foundation assists with emotional and educational support by helping medically challenged children through the Shadow Buddies Foundation, and by providing support for the disadvantaged youth through The Boys and Girls Club.
Other resource N78 Travellers are the Unhealthiest People in Britainhttp://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/313/7063/963 Travellers are the Unhealthiest People in BritainTop/Society/Ethnicity/Romani/Health News brief describes how the population is more likely to suffer from general poor health, including chest infections, heart disease, accidents, and conditions linked to poor sanitation. British Medical Journal.
Other resource N79 Gypsy (Roma): Health Care Beliefs and Practiceshttp://www3.baylor.edu/~Charles_Kemp/gypsy_health.htm Gypsy (Roma): Health Care Beliefs and PracticesTop/Society/Ethnicity/Romani/Health Paper by Charles Kemp, Baylor University, with references and links to related resources.
Other resource N80 Christian Medical Missionhttp://www.iag.net/~toporkov/ Christian Medical MissionTop/Society/Ethnicity/Slavic/Ukrainian/Ukrainian-American/Florida OUR MISSION: Taking medical and dental specialists to those in need in all parts of the world as an expression of Christian discipleship and humanitarian concern. Our initial field of labor has been in Ukraine.

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