Center for Medical Consumers www.medicalconsumers.org

A non-profit advocacy organization active in both statewide and national efforts to improve the quality of health care. The organization is committed to broadening the public's awareness about the quality problems that pervade the American health care system.

DES Action www.desaction.org

National, non-profit consumer organization dedicated to informing the public about DES (diethylstilbestrol) and helping DES-exposed individuals. We publish a quarterly newsletter, The DES Action Voice, and many publications on various aspects of DES exposure. We also provide a link between DES-exposed people and researchers and the medical community.

National Women's Health Alliance www.nwhalliance.org                     

The National Women's Health Alliance (NWHA) is dedicated to providing women with important information about their health care. Its purpose is to enable women to make meaningful choices on medical procedures and devices, over-the-counter medications, prescription drugs, physicians and health care providers.

Center for Repoductive Rights www.reproductiverights.org

A non-profit  legal advocacy organization dedicated to prmomoting and defending women's reproductive rights worldwide.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A.) www.fda.gov

The F.D.A.'s goal is to protect and promote public health by ensuring that foods are safe and properly labeled; human and veterinary drug and devices are safe and effective, and; cosmetics are safe and properly labeled. Check the FDA website for important information concerning drugs and devices.

HERS Foundation www.hersfoundation.org

The HERS Foundation is an independent non-profit national and international women's health education organization. It provides full, accurate information about hysterectomy, its adverse effects and alternative treatments.

World Health Organization www.who.int/home-page/

The WHO is the directing and coordinating authority on international health work that strives to bring the highest level of health to all peoples. Health, as defined by the WHO constitution, is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. The site gives insight into WHO programs and activities.

American Foundation For Maternal and Child Health www.aimsusa.org

Alliance for the Improvement of Mat1977, New Yorkernity Services (AIMS)
The primary goal of this organization is to bring about a reduction of birth injury and trauma in newborns and their mothers through sharing of scientific and public information.

Health Action International www.haiweb.org

A non-profit, global network of health, developement, consumer and other public interest groups in more than 70 countries working for a more rational use of medicinal drugs.  HAI represents the interests of consumers in drug policy and believes that all drugs marketed should be safe, effective, affordable and meet real medical needs.  HAI also campaigns for better controls on drug promotion and the provision of balanced, independent information for prescribers and consumers.