Research Foundations
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The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Health and Health Care Improvement - RWJFThe mission of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is to improve the health and health care of all Americans. It is the United States' largest philanthropy devoted exclusively to health and health care.
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The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation - Health Policy, Media Resources, Public Health Education & South Africa - Kaiser Family FoundationThe foundation describes itself as a major producer of policy analysis and research as well as a clearinghouse for information and news.
Government Sources
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AHRQ (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is the federal agency charged with improving the quality and safety of healthcare delivery. The agency develops and disseminates scientific evidence, tools, and data to help patients and their families, healthcare professionals, and policymakers make informed decisions. AHRQ is a home for health services research and is the nation’s lead federal agency for patient safety research.
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CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)Federal government resource focusing on public health issues. Reliable information and reviewed links to other websites.
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Healthy People 2030 - Improving the Health of AmericansThe home page.
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HIV / AIDS Clinical GuidelinesOffering Information on HIV/AIDS Treatment, Prevention, and Research
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Home Page - The Office of Minority HealthA Division of Health & Human Services, Health topics and statistics can be found here.
EBP Resources
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Introduction to Evidence-Based PracticeA tutorial created by librarians at Duke University Medical Hospital and UNC-Chapel Hill