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Associations, Health Science

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)

"The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's (AHRQ) mission is to improve the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care for all Americans. Information from AHRQ's research helps people make more informed decisions and improve the quality of health care services. AHRQ was formerly known as the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research."

American Pain Foundation (APF)

American Pain Foundation

"Founded in 1997, the American Pain Foundation is an independent nonprofit 501(c)3 organization serving people with pain through information, advocacy, and support. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of people with pain by raising public awareness, providing practical information, promoting research, and advocating to remove barriers and increase access to effective pain management."

Association for Clinical Research Professionals

Information on workshops for CRCs, certification and career links.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Health and disease information for public health and medical professionals as well as consumers. The CDC website is particularly useful for finding information on disease outbreaks and projections of diseases that require tracking.

Iowa Healthcare Collaborative (IHC)

The Iowa Healthcare Collaborative (IHC) is a provider-led organization dedicated to promoting an Iowa health care culture of continuous improvement in quality, patient safety, and value.