Ethical Issues in Terminal Health Care

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Previous 10Affordable access to essential medication in developing countries: conflicts between ethical and economic imperativeshttp://www.wits.ac.za/bioethics/access.htm Affordable access to essential medication in developing countries: conflicts between ethical and economic imperativesTop/Society/Philosophy/Ethics/Applied/Bioethics Review article by U Schuklenk and RE Ashcroft on ethical issues of drug pricing in developing countries and the consequences of intellectual property rights (patents) on access to essential drugs in such societies.
PreviousAnimal Cloning: Research Defence Society (RDS)http://www.rds-online.org.uk/pages/page.asp?i_ToolbarID=5&i_PageID=162 Animal Cloning: Research Defence Society (RDS)Top/Society/Philosophy/Ethics/Applied/Bioethics/Cloning/Animal Briefing on the methods, reasons for, ethical concerns and potential benefits, with Internet resources to further information. Compiled by an organization of medical researchers in the United Kingdom.
Random 1Biocare Diagnostics (USA)http://www.biocare.org Biocare Diagnostics (USA)Top/Business/Healthcare/Products_and_Services/Diagnostic/Ultrasound Provider of non-invasive diagnostic medical imaging.
Random 2The Vater Connectionhttp://www.vaterconnection.org/ The Vater ConnectionTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Rare_Disorders/VATER_Syndrome Support organization created by parents of children diagnosed with VATER Association
Random 3Advanced Radiology Professionals-CT and MRI scanninghttp://www.advancedradiology.net Advanced Radiology Professionals-CT and MRI scanningTop/Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Radiology/Imaging_Centers Chicago's northwest suburbs medical imaging center with state of the art MRI and CT scanning, offering outpatient scanning in a friendly and convenient environment.
Random 4Jason A. Waechterhttp://www.lawyerforlife.com/ Jason A. WaechterTop/Regional/North_America/United_States/Michigan/Localities/S/Southfield/Business_and_Economy/Legal_Services Focusing on personal injury and medical negligence.
Random 5Meralgia Paresthetica Foundationhttp://www.angelfire.com/mn/meralgia/ Meralgia Paresthetica FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Peripheral_Nervous_System/Nerve_Compression_Syndromes/Meralgia_Paresthetica Features description of the disorder, list of articles, statistics, and links to related sites.
NextOffice of Research Integrity - U.S. Public Health Servicehttp://ori.dhhs.gov/ Office of Research Integrity - U.S. Public Health ServiceTop/Society/Philosophy/Ethics/Applied/Bioethics/Research_Ethics ORI Indices of publications, guidelines and regulations, and other resources.
Next 10The American Journal of Bioethicshttp://ajobonline.com/ The American Journal of BioethicsTop/Society/Philosophy/Ethics/Applied/Bioethics/Peer-Reviewed_Journals The American Journal of Bioethics and bioethics.net is to provide the clinical, legal, academic, scientific, religious and broad community-at-large with a rapid but comprehensive debate of issues in bioethics. Our further goal is to inspire and inform research and writing across disciplines, through target articles, peer commentary, book reviews, qualitative research, literary criticism, photography and graphic arts, and comments on developments in law and medical science.
Random 1The New Dawn Singers Inc.http://www.newdawnsingers.com The New Dawn Singers Inc.Top/Arts/Performing_Arts/Dance/Services/Dancers_for_Hire Group of singers and dancers that tour nationally in the U.S.
Random 4Irish Clinical Oncology Research Grouphttp://www.icorg.ie Irish Clinical Oncology Research GroupTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cancer/Centers/Research Information for physicians and patients about clinical research, with links to patient support groups. Located in Dublin, Ireland.
Random 4NeMeSYS at Leyendas 2003http://www.nmranma.com.ar/temp/leyendas.htm NeMeSYS at Leyendas 2003Top/Arts/Animation/Anime/Fandom/Conventions/Reports_and_Photo_Albums Reports on a comic and anime convention done in Rosario, Argentina.
Next 70Gay Medicshttp://www.geocities.com/gay_medics Gay MedicsTop/Society/Gay,_Lesbian,_and_Bisexual/Health_and_Wellness Resources for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender doctors, medical students, and patients.
Previous 70Asian 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.
Next 170Sullivan Grouphttp://www.thesullivangroup.com/ Sullivan GroupTop/Society/Law/Services/Medical/Education Web learning and resources focused on improved quality of care, decreased medical errors and risk management, with on-line CME and EMTALA courses. Based in Oak Brook, Illinois.
Previous 170Fountain of Life Ministrieshttp://fountain-sl.org/ Fountain of Life MinistriesTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Missions/Organizations/Africa Helping the less fortunate by providing food, medical, shelter, and schooling to children who lost their parents during the conflict in Sierra Leone, West Africa.
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Previous 270Morgagni, Giovanni Battistahttp://www.newadvent.org/cathen/10567c.htm Morgagni, Giovanni BattistaTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Denominations/Catholicism/Reference/Catholic_Encyclopedia/M Italian physician and investigator in medicine; b. 25 February, 1682; d. Bologna, 6 December, 1771.
Other resource N0 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 N1 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 N2 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 N3 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 N4 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 N5 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 N6 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 N7 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 N8 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 N9 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 N10 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 N11 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 N12 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 N13 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 N14 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 N15 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 N16 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 N17 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 N18 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 N19 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 N20 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 N21 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 N22 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 N23 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 N24 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 N25 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 N26 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 N27 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 N28 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.
Other resource N29 Global Frontier Missionshttp://www.globalfrontiermissions.com Global Frontier MissionsTop/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Missions/Short_Term Missions organization based in Goochland, Virginia, offers short term and medical missions trips, along with a missionary training center and Bible school focused on evangelism and discipleship of indigenous unreached people groups in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Other resource N30 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 N31 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 N32 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 N33 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 N34 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 N35 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 N36 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 N37 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 N38 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 N39 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 N40 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 N41 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 N42 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 N43 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 N44 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 N45 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 N46 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 N47 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 N48 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 N49 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 N50 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 N51 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 N52 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 N53 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 N54 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 N55 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 N56 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 N57 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 N58 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 N59 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 N60 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 N61 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 N62 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 N63 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 N64 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 N65 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 N66 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 N67 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 N68 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 N69 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 N70 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 N71 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 N72 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 N73 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 N74 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 N75 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.
Other resource N76 The Dominican Medical Societyhttp://www.dominicanms.20m.com/ The Dominican Medical SocietyTop/Society/Ethnicity/Hispanic_and_Latino/Organizations/Business_and_Professional/Health Formed to promote closeness amongst its members, to improve scientific and social relationships, and to project itself in hopes of helping the growth of the community it serves. It is made up of doctors of Dominican heritage.
Other resource N77 Alcmaeon of Crotonhttp://plato.stanford.edu/entries/alcmaeon/ Alcmaeon of CrotonTop/Society/Philosophy/Philosophers/A/Alcmaeon_of_Croton Life and work of early Greek medical writer and philosopher-scientist; from the Stanford Encyclopedia by Carl Huffman.
Other resource N78 Kitab al Qanoun fi al Toubbhttp://almashriq.hiof.no/ddc/projects/saab/avicenna/ Kitab al Qanoun fi al ToubbTop/Society/Philosophy/Philosophers/A/Avicenna Online text of Ibn Sina's "The Book of the Canon of Medicine", in Arabic; includes a biographical note by Abd al-Rahman al Naqib, of Mansoura University, Egypt. Provided by the American University of Beirut.
Other resource N79 Center for Bioethics and Health Law, University of Pittsburghhttp://www.pitt.edu/~bioethic Center for Bioethics and Health Law, University of PittsburghTop/Society/Philosophy/Ethics/Applied/Bioethics Information on joint degree, graduate and continuing education in Bioethics and Health Law.
Other resource N80 Bioethics.nethttp://www.med.upenn.edu/~bioethic/ Bioethics.netTop/Society/Philosophy/Ethics/Applied/Bioethics Broad overview of historical & current moral issues in the fields of medical treatment & research, from the U. of Penn. Includes news, headlines, articles, upcoming events.

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