Health Education
Dictionaries
Dictionary of Health Insurance and Managed Care Library Reference
The Information Security Dictionary Library Reference
A Dictionary of Public Health Oxford Reference
Dictionary of Medical Acronyms & Abbreviations – Credo Reference
Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary – Credo Reference
Merriam-Webster's Medical Desk Dictionary, Revised Edition – Credo Reference
Mosby's Dictionary of Complementary and Alternative Medicine – Credo Reference
Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, & Health Professions – Credo Reference
Directories
Directory of Healthcare Management Education Library Reference
National Health Directory Library Reference
Encyclopedias
Encyclopedia of Aging and Public Health Library Reference
Encyclopedia of American Education Library Reference
Encyclopedia of Education Library Reference
Encyclopedia of Education Law Library Reference
Encyclopedia of Educational Leadership and Administration Library Reference
Encyclopedia of Measurement and Statistics Library Reference
Encyclopedia of Science, Technology and Ethics Library Reference
Encyclopedia of Social Measurement Library Reference
Encyclopedia of Special Education Library Reference
The Sage Encyclopedia of Qualitative Research Methods Library Reference
The Sage Encyclopedia of Social Science Research Methods Library Reference
Ethics Library Reference
Government Resources
CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, health promotion and health education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States.
ED Publications Publications provided by the U.S. Department of Education, many articles and documents available full-text through ERIC
National Institutes of Health NIH is the steward of medical and behavioral research for the Nation. Its mission is science in pursuit of fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to extend healthy life and reduce the burdens of illness and disability.
U.S.Department of Education Mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access to education
U.S.Department of Health and Human Services United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.
U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions This website contains information on Committee legislation, hearings and markups, as well as access to Committee hearing testimony. It also contains links to all federal agencies that are charged with enforcing federal laws related to health care.
World Health Organization Responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.
Handbooks and Manuals
R2 Online Library is an online service providing access to health science book contents. Over 80 titles to choose from in general medicine, nursing and allied health fields, including but not limited to: Health Promotion, Ethics of Health Care, Health Assessment Through the Lifespan, Integrative Health Promotion, Conducting Clinical Research, Designing Clinical Research, Medical Law, Ethics and Bioethics
Comprehensive Handbook of Psychological Assessment Library Reference
Health Care
American Health: Demographics and Spending of Health Care Consumers Library Reference
Guide to Culturally Competent Health Care Library Reference
Health in the Americas. Library Reference
Plunkett's Health Care Industry Almanac Library Reference
Praeger Handbook of Black American Health : Policies and Issues Behind Disparities in Health Library Reference
Public Health & Preventive Medicine Library Reference
Health Care Policy
Health Care Policy and Politics A to Z Library Reference
Major Health Care Policies: 50 State Profiles, 2001 / a Publication of the Health Policy Tracking Service: National Conference of State Legislatures. Library Reference
Journal Articles
Montante Family Library Health Education Databases Lists primary databases used to find full-text articles and article citations in the field of health education.
Legal Resources
Coding for HIPPA How to Report Professional Claims Library Reference
Health Law Handbook Library Reference
HIPPA Policies and Procedures Desk Reference Library Reference
Medical Records and the Law Library Reference
Occupational Safety and Health Law Handbook Library Reference
The Practical Guide to HIPPA Privacy and Security Compliance Library Reference
2008 Cobra Handbook Library Reference
Professional Organizations
American Association for Health Education The American Association for Health Education serves health educators and other professionals who promote the health of all people. AAHE encourages, supports, and assists health professionals concerned with health promotion through education.
National Center for Health Education The National Center for Health Education (NCHE) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to lead the nation in the implementation of lifelong comprehensive health education. NCHE conducts programs and initiatives in advocacy, information exchange, technical assistance, and research and evaluation, all focused on improving the health of Americans.
National Commission for Health Education Credentialing NCHEC's mission is to improve the practice of health education and to serve the public and profession of health education by certifying health education specialists, promoting professional development, and strengthening professional preparation and practice.
Standards and Programs
Health Care Standards: Official Directory Library Reference
Healthy Youth: CDC's School Health Education Resources (SHER) CDC's School Health Education Resources (SHER) provides access to school health education available from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
National Health Education Standards The National Health Education Standards are written expectations for what students should know and be able to do by grades 2, 5, 8, and 12 to promote personal, family, and community health. The standards provide a framework for curriculum development and selection, instruction, and student assessment in health education.
Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (HECAT) The Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (HECAT) can help school districts, schools, and others conduct a clear, complete, and consistent analysis of health education curricula. The HECAT results can help schools select or develop appropriate and effective health education curricula and improve the delivery of health education.
Online and Distance Learning: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications Library Reference
Statistical Resources
Health Care State Rankings Library Reference
National Health Statistics Report 2008 This report presents the most current (2006) nationally representative data on visits to hospital emergency departments (ED) in the United States. Statistics are presented on selected hospitals, patients, and visit characteristics.
State Rankings A Statistical View of America Library Reference
Statistical Abstract of the United States Library Reference
Stastical Abstract of the United States online resources is the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States published by the US Census Bureau.
The American People Census 2000 Library Reference
The Universal Healthcare Almanac Library Reference
The World Health Report 2008 World Health Report addresses the issue of primary health care as a set of values and principles for guiding the development of health systems.
Vital Statistics of the United States Library Reference
WHO Statistical Information System (WHOSIS) an interactive database bringing together core health statistics for the 193 WHO Member States. It comprises more than 70 indicators, which can be accessed by way of a quick search, by major categories, or through user-defined tables. The data can be further filtered, tabulated, charted and downloaded.
Writing in APA
Citation and Style Guides - From the library's Online Reference Tools Section.
Montante Family Library APA Style Guide - The library's APA handout in PDF format.