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• Traumatic Brain Injury Technical Assistance Center
   

ASTHMA RESOURCES

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Allergy and Asthma Network, Mothers of Asthmatics Inc.
http://www.aanma.org/
A non-profit organization dedicated to helping families overcome and maintain control of asthma, allergies and related conditions.  The website contains a listing of nationwide Research Trials and Outreach Service Coordinator (OSC) Programs available in several states. 

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 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
www.aaaai.org
This website contains extensive professional and patient education information and resources, including a link to the home page of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 

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American Academy of Pediatrics
www.aap.org
Search this site for professional and patient educational material, including a link to the academy’s journal, Pediatrics.  A number of resources, publications, research findings, parent tips and guidelines for diagnosis/management of asthma are accessible. 

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American Association for Respiratory Care
www.aarc.org
This organization is the professional society for respiratory therapists.  The website contains information and resources related to respiratory care. 

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American College of Chest Physicians
www.chestnet.org
Provides a link to this organization’s journal, Chest, which contains cardiopulmonary and critical care research. 

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American Lung Association
www.lungusa.org/asthma
This website provides comprehensive information related to asthma including asthma facts, management guidelines, health education programs, publications, data/statistics, asthma facts for diverse communities and within different age groups.  Click on the Open Airways for Schools link to obtain asthma information specific to the school environment. 

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American Thoracic Society
www.thoracic.org
Provides a link to this organization’s journal, American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 

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Association of Asthma Educators
www.asthmaeducators.org
The primary purpose of the Association of Asthma Educators is to promote asthma education and asthma standards as integral components of a comprehensive asthma program as well as raise the competence of healthcare professionals who educate individuals and families affected by asthma. 

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Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
www.aafa.org
This organization is dedicated to controlling asthma and allergic diseases.  The website provides a listing of state-by-state chapters and educational support groups, and access to educational programs, materials and resources.   

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Asthma Society of Canada
www.asthma.ca/corp/
This national volunteer based organization is devoted to enhancing the quality of life for patients living with asthma. 

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Center for Environmental Health
www.cdc.gov/nceh/airpollution/default.htm
This website provides information related to asthma prevalence, asthma surveillance, environmental factors and asthma prevention.  The site also includes a number of asthma references, including an Asthma Speaker’s Kit with Power Point slides. 

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Chicago Asthma Consortium
www.chicagoasthma.org
Cook County has one of the highest mortality rates from asthma in the country, with most deaths occurring in the city of Chicago.  This website provides access to numerous asthma resources available within the Chicagoland area. 

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European Federation of Allergy and Airways Diseases Patients Association (EFA)
www.efanet.org
This website promotes better health for individuals with asthma and allergies throughout Europe.  Includes resources for patients, including pediatric specific resources. 

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Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA)
www.ginasthma.com
This initiative involves collaboration between the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, the World Health Organization, and the National Institutes of Health.  Their objectives include increasing awareness of asthma and its public health consequences; promoting identification of reasons for the increased prevalence of asthma; promoting the study of the association between asthma and the environment; reducing asthma morbidity and mortality; improving management of asthma; improving availability and accessibility of effective asthma therapy. 

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Illinois Department of Public Health
Asthma
http://www.idph.state.il.us/about/chronic/asthma.htm 
This site provides information on initiatives and resources through the Illinois Department of Public Health that are aimed at addressing asthma in our state.  The Illinois Asthma Partnership Strategic Plan as well as facts/statistics on asthma in Illinois are available, as well as a number of resources for individuals, parents, the community, school personnel, coaches and healthcare providers.

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Joint Council of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
www.jcaai.org
This organization provides a mechanism for keeping allergists/immunologists abreast of socio/economic issues, which may impact upon their practices. 

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LungNet
The Australian Lung Foundation
www.lungnet.com.au/
This website provides access to lung health and respiratory medicine related information for both the healthcare practitioner as well as the community.  Provides access to educational information, publications, research and other resources. 

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Mayo Clinic
www.mayoclinic.com (click on Allergy/Asthma under Manage a Condition)
This website tests your allergy and asthma knowledge through an interactive program.  In addition, a number of resources are available related to asthma emergency care, asthma publications and links to other allergy/asthma organizations. 

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Mothers of Asthmatics, Inc.
Allergy & Asthma Network
www.aanma.org
This website provides information related to asthma management, education, community outreach, resources, research and support groups.  

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National Asthma Campaign- Australia
www.nationalasthma.org.au
The National Asthma Campaign (NAC) is an Australian non-profit body, which serves the community by creating awareness of, and providing information related to asthma.  The website provides access to patients and media resources, publications and resources for health professionals as well as links to other asthma web sites. 

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National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP)
NAEPP Asthma Coalition Exchange
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/naepp/
The National Asthma Education and Prevention Program was initiated in March 1989 (through the National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute) to address the growing problem of asthma in the United States.  This website aims to provide a focal point through which coalitions can learn about each other, communicate through discussion forums and join a coalition email list. 

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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/lung/index.htm
This website contains extensive information related to asthma.  Search the site for information related to living with asthma, special concerns of older adults, management resources, patient education materials, professional practice guidelines and asthma within the school setting.   

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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
www.niaid.nih.gov/default.htm
Access institute news, publications, events, research and contact information through this site. 

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National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
www.niehs.nih.gov
Search on this website for information related to environment related diseases and health risks as well as to access links to other asthma and allergy organizations and sites. 

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National Jewish Medical and Research Center
www.njc.org
Home page of one of the nation’s leading asthma treatment centers.  Contains extensive educational material and resources, including journal articles and newsletters. 

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The National Women’s Health Information Center
http://www.4woman.org/
This site is a health information and referral center for women.  Information specific to asthma in women is contained within this site.   

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SchoolAsthmaAllergy
www.schoolasthmaallergy.com
This website provides current and useful tools and information to empower today’s school nurse in managing the student with asthma/allergies in the school environment. 

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Asthma and Indoor Environments
www.epa.gov/iedweb00/asthma
This website contains basic information about asthma as well as an asthma quiz, an interactive  asthma educational program just for kids, a number of asthma resources and other related links. 

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WebMD Health
http://my.webmd.com
This website provides health related information for the consumer.  

 CHILD MALTREATMENT

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Child Weldfare Information Gateway
http://www.childwelfare.gov/
The National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information collects, organizes and disseminates information on all aspects of child maltreatment including prevention, identification and investigation, treatment, research, training, and education.   

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Child Abuse Prevention Network
www.child-abuse.com
Dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and neglect, and reducing the negative conditions in the family and community that lead to child maltreatment.  

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Child Maltreatment Awareness CD-ROM
http://www.childrensmemorial.org/depts/protective/CDROM.asp
This educational CD-ROM (developed by Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago) targets healthcare professionals and those that have contact with children through their work environment (i.e. police and teachers) to enhance awareness and recognition of child abuse and neglect.   The CD-ROM program contains a Power Point presentation and a voice track, which allows for individual viewing or group presentation.  For more information on how to order this CD, click on the website above.   

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Illinois Annual Report on Child Abuse and Neglect Statistics
http://www.state.il.us/dcfs/library/com_communications_zipcants.shtml
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services produces this annual report which can be downloaded directly from their website.  The report provides statistics and trends on child abuse/neglect within Illinois. 

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
www.state.il.us/dcfs  
This website provides access to a free training program - Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse:   Mandated Reporter Training.  This online course helps all Illinois Mandated Reporters understand their critical role in protecting children by recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. Also on this web-site is information on child protection, foster care, adoption and day care related issues. 

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International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect
www.ispcan.org 
This multidisciplinary international organization brings together a cross-section of committed professionals working toward the prevention and treatment of child abuse, neglect and exploitation globally.  The website provides access to a number of resources.  

CHILDHOOD OBESITY

DATA RESOURCES

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Annie E. Casey Foundation
www.aecf.org 
Established in 1948, this foundation works to build better futures for disadvantaged children and their families in the United States.  State and national data reports and profiles on indicators of child well-being are available through this website. 

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Assessing the New Federalism
http://www.urban.org/center/anf/index.cfm
This is an Urban Institute research project aimed at analyzing the devolution of responsibility for social programs from the federal government to the states.  Researchers monitor program changes and fiscal developments.  Data and state reports are available through this website. 

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Chapin Hall Center for Children at the University of Chicago
www.chapinhall.org
Conducts research/policy development aimed at improving services for children and families in the areas of child welfare system, youth outreach and community building. 

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Child Trends, Inc.
www.childtrends.org
Child Trends is a non-profit, nonpartisan research organization that conducts basic research and evaluation studies on the major indicators of children’s health and well-being.  Their website includes summaries of recent research, highlights from new reports as well as links to other sources of data and research on children. 

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Department of Health Policy
Center for Health Services Research and Policy
http://www.gwumc.edu/sphhs/healthpolicy/chsrp/
This organization conducts sponsored research and policy analysis on complex health policy issues. Their Health Policy and Child Health newsletter is a free quarterly publication on children’s health issues at the state and national levels.   

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Health Data in the Information Age
http://newton.nap.edu/catalog/2312.html
Use, Disclosure and Privacy. This document, which was developed through the Institute of Medicine, provides recommendations related to the public disclosure of quality of care information and the protection of the confidentiality of personal health information available through National Academies Press.  

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Key Crime & Justice Facts at a Glance
www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/glance.htm
This website is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics, and provides access to crime trends, trends in federal investigations and prosecutions, trends in felony convictions in state courts, corrections trends including capital punishment trends, and expenditure trends. 

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A Leadership Guide to Quality Improvement for Emergency Medical Services Systems. 1997
www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/ems/leaderguide/index.html
This document provides a template for EMS managers who want to establish and maintain a program for continuously monitoring and improving the quality of patient care and support services in all parts of the EMS system. This useful guide can be downloaded directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) web site. 

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National EMSC Data Analysis Resource Center
www.nedarc.org
The mission of the National EMSC Data Analysis Resource Center (NEDARC) is to help emergency medical services agencies analyze and develop their data capabilities. NEDARC offers technical assistance with data management, report formatting, data collection, statistical analysis and probabilistic linkage.  

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Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, United States
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/yrbs/index.htm
This ongoing survey identifies and monitors critical health problems in youth.  Survey findings can be accessed at their website. 

DISASTER/BIOTERRORISM PREPAREDNESS

Blast Injury Resources

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Blast Lung Injury: An Overview for Prehospital Care Providers

http://www.bt.cdc.gov/masscasualties/blastlunginjury_prehospital.asp

http://www.bt.cdc.gov/masscasualties/index.asp

Department of Health and Human Services

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This is one of three documents issued by the CDC relating to blast lung injury.  It offers a protocol for first responders based on clinical presentation and includes an algorithm for quick reference.

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Blast Lung Injury: What Clinicians Need to Know

http://www.bt.cdc.gov/masscasualties/blastlunginjury.asp

www.cdc.gov

Department of Health and Human Services

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Recognizing that terrorist attacks involving explosions occur almost on a daily basis worldwide, healthcare providers must be prepared to manage patients with resulting injuries.  This is one of three documents by the CDC, and provides clinicians with general key concepts, background information regarding blast injuries, classification of explosives and mechanisms of blast injuries. 

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Explosions and Blast Injuries: A Primer for Clinicians

http://www.bt.cdc.gov/masscasualties/explosions.asp

Department of Health and Human Services

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This document, one of three developed by CDC, includes specific information for clinicians that addresses recognition, evaluation, treatment and disposition of victims of blast injuries.