Government Resources

Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, US Food and Drug Administration The CDER's home page contains the latest links and information pertaining to drug development and legislation.		Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of Americans at home and abroad.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is a federal agency within the US Department of Health and Human Services.		Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) - Depression During and After Pregnancy: A Resource for Women, Their Families, and Friends This Web site provides mothers, families, and friends with information about depression during and after pregnancy, what to do about it, and where to find help.
Healthfinder An award-winning federal Web site for consumers, developed by the US Department of Health and Human Services together with other federal agencies.		LactMed LactMed, part of the National Library of Medicine's (NLM) Toxicology Data Network (TOXNET®), is a database of drugs and other chemicals to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed. It includes information on the levels of such substances in breast milk and infant blood, and the possible adverse effects in the nursing infant.
National Alliance on Mental Illness -- New Jersey National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)/New Jersey is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families who are affected by mental illness. From this site, consumers can link to all state NAMI sites.		National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine NCCAM is the Federal Government's lead agency for scientific research on complementary and alternative medicine.
National Centers of Excellence in Women's Health A program of the DHHS Office on Women's Health, the National Centers of Excellence (CoEs) are designated model academic health centers that provide integrated and comprehensive women's health services across the United States.		National Guideline Clearinghouse The National Guideline Clearinghouse is a comprehensive database of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and related documents.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Web site provides information from the federal agency that conducts and supports research on mental illnesses.		National Institute of Nursing Research The National Institute of Nursing Research supports clinical and basic research to establish a scientific basis for the care of individuals across the life span.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism provides leadership in the national effort to reduce alcohol-related problems.		NLM SIS Directory of Health Organizations Provided by the National Library of Medicine's Division of Specialized Information Services, this site offers a searchable directory of organizations and other resources in health and biomedicine.
Postpartum Depression Alliance of Illinois The Postpartum Depression Illinois Alliance’s (PPD IL) mission is to promote awareness, prevention and treatment of maternal mental health issues throughout the state of Illinois.		Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care Provides articles, brochures, and other resources, and screening tools for professionals.

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