Annotation: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) provides educational materials on pregnancy, birth, contraception, reproductive health, and women's issues such as violence against women, smoking cessation, and underserved women. Members and invited experts serve on various ACOG committees focusing on adolescent health care, gynecologic practice, obstetrics, American Indian affairs, and other topics. Statistics from a variety of resources are posted on the Web site, along with guides to selected internet resources on topics such as vaccines, cultural competency, adolescent/pediatric health, pregnancy, sexuality, and smoking cessation. Services to consumers include inquiry responses and publications. A resource catalog is also available. Some materials are available in Spanish.

Web Site: http://www.acog.org

Keywords: Prenatal care, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Childbirth, Contraception, Domestic violence, Gynecology, Legislation, Obstetrics, Pregnancy, Professional education, Professional ethics, Professional societies, Publications, Reproductive health, Women's health

Annotation: The American College of Women's Health Physicians (ACWHP) works to advance women-centered heath care, promoting quality women's health services, the education and training of women's health physicians, and support of basic and clinical research in women's health. ACWHP offers CME opportunities and a variety of publications including In This Case, a monthly case study from a women's health physician's perspective.

Web Site: http://www.acwhp.org/

Keywords: Professional societies, Health services, Physicians, Women's health

Annotation: The American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) promotes women's health through position statements, policy advocacy, and physician education. AMWA also sponsors conferences and training seminars and provides a career center.

Web Site: http://www.amwa-doc.org

Keywords: Advocacy, Policy development, Professional societies, Smoking cessation, Women's health

Annotation: The American Menopause Foundation (AMF) is a not-for-profit health organization dedicated to providing support and assistance on issues concerning menopause. AMF provides information on scientific research through its newsletter, literature, and educational programs, and coordinates a network of volunteers who serve as a resource for women, families, organizations, and corporations for whom the symptoms of menopause have become a growing concern.

Web Site: http://www.americanmenopause.org

Keywords: Women's health, Menopause

Annotation: The American Nurses Association (ANA) represents the nation's 2.9 million registered nurses through its 54 constituent associations. It fosters high standards of nursing practice, promotes the economic and general welfare of nurses in the workplace through a comprehensive workplace advocacy program, projects a positive and realistic view of nursing, and lobbies Congress and regulatory agencies on issues affecting nurses and the public. The association promotes women's health research issues and investigates such issues as domestic violence, maternal and child health, immunization, reproductive health, and women and aging. Services to consumers include referrals, publications, and reference information (reports, policy statements, and resources are available on the Web site). ANA publishes a catalog, newsletter, and journal.

Web Site: http://www.nursingworld.org

Keywords: Nurses, Adolescent health, Advocacy, Child health, Immunization, Infant health, Legislation, Nursing services, Nursing societies, Professional societies, Public awareness campaigns, Publications, Women's health, Workplace

Annotation: The Arthritis Answers information line offers referrals, publications, and reference information to consumers. Some materials are available in Spanish. Publications include a magazine, a bulletin for health professionals, a newsletter for children with arthritis and their parents, booklets, and books. The Arthritis Foundation sponsors conferences, training seminars, and workshops.

Web Site: http://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritisanswers/default.asp

Keywords: Arthritis, Musculoskeletal diseases, Skin diseases, Women's Health

Annotation: The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) is a non-profit organization that advocates for the participation of women scientists in the process of creating the agenda for women's health research. The association is committed to equity and full participation for women and girls in sciences, mathematics, engineering, and technology. AWIS publishes a newsletter and sponsors conferences to promote and maintain the participation of women in the scientific field.

Web Site: http://www.awis.org

Keywords: Research, Science, Scientists, Women, Women's health

Annotation: The Black Women's Health Imperative seeks to improve the health and wellness of Black women by providing health resources and information, community health and wellness education, promoting advocacy and health policies, and interpreting and issuing reports on relevant research about the health status of America's Black women. It offers these services: ask the expert; physician locator service; public education forums; education campaigns; public awareness surveys and polls; interactive assessment tools; e-newsletters; and healthy living resources.

Web Site: http://www.BlackWomensHealth.org

Keywords: Public health programs, Blacks, Developing countries, Health promotion, Information services, Minority groups, Women's health

Annotation: The Boston Women's Health Book Collective (also known as Our Bodies Ourselves) is a non-profit education, advocacy, and consulting organization. Its Women's Health Information Center maintains a resource directory of local and international feminist and women's health groups, offers links to health information via its Web site, publishes a newsletter, and has developed a Women and Health Thesaurus used in several libraries. Materials are available in Spanish, French, Chinese (Mandarin), and Vietnamese.

Web Site: http://www.ourbodiesourselves.org

Keywords: Women, Disabilities, Women's health

Annotation: Breast Cancer Action (BCA) seeks to inspire and encourage the changes necessary to end the breast cancer epidemic. The organization questions common assumptions and calls for corporate accountability. BCA conducts annual town meetings, publishes a variety of materials, including a newsletter (available in both English and Spanish) and electronic e-mail alerts, recruits volunteers, conducts fundraising campaigns, and advocates for support.

Web Site: http://www.bcaction.org

Keywords: , Advocacy, Breast cancer, Public awareness campaigns, Women's health