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Centers for Disease Control (Women's Health)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people - at home and abroad, providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships. CDC serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States.

HealthFinder ® (Women's Health Section)
Healthfinder® is a free guide to reliable consumer health and human services information, developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Healthfinder® can lead you to selected online publications, clearinghouses, databases, Web sites, and support and self-help groups, as well as government agencies and not-for-profit organizations that produce reliable information for the public.

March of Dimes
The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality.

National Women's Health Information Center
Service of the Office on Women's Health in the Department of Health and Human Services.  The NWHIC provides a gateway to the vast array of federal and other women's health information resources.

National Women’s Health Resource Center, Inc. (NWHRC)
Since the late 1980s, the National Women’s Health Resource Center, Inc. (NWHRC) has helped millions of women educate themselves about the health topics that concern them the most. The non-profit organization, dedicated to helping women make informed decisions about their health, encourages women to embrace healthy lifestyles to promote wellness and prevent disease.

North American Menopause Society
The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) is a scientific organization with members from various specialties such as physicians, nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, and nutritionists. All work together to provide menopause-related information that is accurate, well-balanced, and presented without bias.