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AAP Division of Workforce and Medical Education Policy
Works to develop health care workforce policy and physician education. Addresses medical education funding, regulation, diversity, retirement, reentry, and scope of practice.
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Contact:
kidsdocs@aap.org
847.434.4000
141 Northwest Point Blvd.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098
Tagged keywords: General Pediatricians, National, Workforce Reentry and Retraining
Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network (ATTC)
Supports addiction treatment and recovery professionals through skills training, promoting evidence-based practices, publications, workshops, and distance education. Facilitates alliances among stakeholders. Funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
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Contact:
no@ATTCnetwork.org
816.235.6888
5100 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110
Tagged keywords: Behavioral Health Occupations, National, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Albert Schweitzer Fellowship
Offer to develop "leaders in service": individuals who are dedicated and skilled in addressing the health needs of underserved communities, and whose example influences and inspires others.
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Contact:
info@schweitzerfellowship.org
617.667.5111
330 Brookline Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
Tagged keywords: National
American Academy of Dermatology
Represents virtually all practicing dermatologists in the United States. The Academy is committed to excellence in patient care, medical and public education, research, professionalism and member service and support.
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Contact:
847.330.0230
930 E. Woodfield Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Tagged keywords: National, Physicians
The American Assembly for Men in Nursing (AAMN)
The purpose of AAMN is to provide a framework for nurses, as a group, to meet, to discuss and influence factors, which affect men as nurses.
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Contact:
aamn@aamn.org
205.956.0146
PO Box 130220
Birmingham, AL 35213
Tagged keywords: National, Registered Nurses
American Association for Dental Research (AADR)
The American Association for Dental Research offers to advance research and increase knowledge for the improvement of oral health.
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Contact:
703.548.0066
1619 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-3406
Tagged keywords: Dentists, National, Research
American Association of State Counseling Boards (AASCB)
Represents state counseling licensure and certification boards. Provides information for board members and training programs and works with members.
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Contact:
aascbinfo@counseling.org
703.212.2239
5999 Stevenson Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22304
Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, Mental Health Counselors, National
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.
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866.228.4327
250 Williams Street, NW, 6th Floor
Atlanta, GA 30303-1002
Tagged keywords: National, Research
American Diabetes Association (ADA)
Funds research to prevent, cure, and manage diabetes. Delivers services and information to communities.
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Contact:
AskADA@diabetes.org
800.342.2383
1701 North Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311
Tagged keywords: Dietitians and Nutritionists, Health Educators, National, Nursing Occupations, Physicians
American Federation of Teachers (AFT)
Represents teachers; local, state and federal employees; paraprofessionals and school-related personnel; nurses and other healthcare professionals; and higher education faculty and staff.
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Contact:
202.879.4400
555 New Jersey Ave. N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Faculty, National, School Health
American Heart Association
Supports reducing strokes and heart disease through decreasing the number of people with diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure or cholesterol; increasing physical activity; and reducing smoking.
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Contact:
800.242.8721
7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75231
Tagged keywords: Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians, National, Physicians
American Pregnancy Association (APA)
Promotes education, advocacy, and research regarding reproductive and pregnancy wellness. Maintains a doula referral service.
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Contact:
Questions@AmericanPregnancy.org
972.815.2337
1431 Greenway Drive
Suite 800
Irving, TX 75038
Tagged keywords: Doulas, Midwives, National
Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO)
Represents community health centers serving Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and other Pacific Islanders.
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Contact:
slavilla@aapcho.org
510.272.9536
300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 620
Oakland, CA 94612
Tagged keywords: Community and Social Services Occupations, Community Health Workers, National, Public Health
Association of Health Facility Survey Agencies (AHFSA)
Advocates, establishes, oversees and coordinates healthcare quality standards that assure quality of healthcare for all state and federally-regulated health care providers.
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5105 Solemn Grove Rd
Garner, NC 27529
Tagged keywords: National, Public Health
Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors (ASTDD)
Considers policy, programming, assurance, and advocacy efforts as they relate to dental health. Places emphasis on the administration of dental health programs of the Department of Health or equivalent public health agency of any state, territory or possession of the United States.
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Contact:
dperkins@astdd.org
252.637.6333
105 Westerly Rd
New Bern, NC 28560
Tagged keywords: Dentists, National, Public Health
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO)
Represents the state and territorial public health agencies of the United States, the U.S. Territories, and the District of Columbia. Dedicated to formulating and influencing sound public health policy, and to assure excellence in state-based public health practice.
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Contact:
lmaloney@astho.org
202.371.9090
2231 Crystal Drive
Suite 450
Arlington, VA 22202
Tagged keywords: National, Policy, Public Health
Association on American Indian Affairs (AAIA)
For 88 years, AAIA has been working to promote these goals and provide the critical elements that Native American Indian children and families need to live happy, healthy and productive lives.
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Contact:
general.aaia@verizon.net
240.314.7155
966 Hungerford Drive
Suite 12-B
Rockville, MD 20850
Tagged keywords: National
Catholic Health Association of the United States (CHAUSA)
Supports and strengthens the Catholic health ministry in the US. Committed to improving the health status of communities and creating quality and compassionate health care, especially the vulnerable. Catholic health care providers are the "safety net" to thousands of patients in the communities who cannot afford health care coverage. Provide a wide range of services across the continuum of care — from birth to death — to patients of all ages, races, and religious beliefs.
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Contact:
nosterholt@chausa.org
202.296.3993
1875 Eye St., NW
Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20006-5409
Tagged keywords: Health Care Access, National
Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP)
Provides training to military and civilian behavioral health professionals to address the deployment-related needs of military personnel and their families.
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Contact:
cdp@usuhs.mil
301.295.1598
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology
4301 Jones Bridge Rd., Bldg. 53-104
Bethesda, MD 20814
Tagged keywords: Behavioral Health Occupations, Education and Training, Mental Health Counselors, Military Health and Veterans Health, National
Center for Rural Affairs
National policy analysis and advocacy organization focused on the upper Midwest and Great Plains. Advocates for federal policies supporting rural community development. Provides loans, technical assistance and training to small entrepreneurs in Nebraska.
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Contact:
info@cfra.org
402.687.2100
145 Main Street
PO Box 136
Lyons, NE 68038
Tagged keywords: National, Nebraska, Rural
Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities (CRCHD)
Part of the National Cancer Institute. Works to overcome cancer health disparities through research and training as well as reduce and eliminate inequities in the cancer burden among populations experiencing cancer disparities. Supports patient navigators.
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Contact:
crchd@mail.nih.gov
301.496.8589
6116 Executive Blvd.
Suite 602 MSC 8341
Rockville, MD 20852
Tagged keywords: Cultural Competence, Disparities, National, Patient Navigators
Coalition for Genetic Fairness
Educates people about genetic discrimination and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) of 2008. Facilitates a dialogue about related opportunities and challenges.
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Contact:
acornell@geneticalliance.org
202.966.5557 ext. 207
4301 Connecticut Avenue NW #404
Washington, DC 20008-2369
Tagged keywords: Genetic Counselors, National
Coordinating Council on the Clinical Laboratory Workforce (CCCLW)
Comprised of a coalition of clinical laboratory organizations, government and regulatory agencies, and industry partners. Works together to address the clinical laboratory workforce shortage. Focuses on increasing the number of qualified clinical laboratory professionals, public awareness of laboratorians’ value in achieving positive patient outcomes, enhancing the image of clinical laboratory professionals, and addressing the clinical laboratory workforce shortage.
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Contact:
susanfishergross@yahoo.com
650.592.1671
San Francisco General Hospital/UCSF
1001 Potrero Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94110
Tagged keywords: Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians, Cytotechnologists, Laboratory Professionals, National
Council for Adult & Experiential Learning (CAEL)
Creates and manages effective learning strategies for working adults through partnerships with employers, higher education, the public sector, and labor.
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Contact:
cael@cael.org
312.499.2600
55 East Monroe Street
Suite 1930
Chicago, IL 60603
Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National
Council of State Governments (CSG)
Offers state governments with leadership, education, research and information services. Provides a network for identifying and sharing ideas with state leaders.
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Contact:
csg@csg.org
859.244.8000
2760 Research Park Drive
P.O. Box 11910
Lexington, KY 40578-1910
Tagged keywords: National, Policy
Council on Linkages Between Academia and Public Health Practice
Represents 17 national public health organizations. Supports collaboration between academia and practice to ensure a well-trained public health workforce. Funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and staffed by the Public Health Foundation.
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Contact:
rbialek@phf.org
202.218.4420
1300 L Street, NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20005
Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National, Public Health
Council on Physician and Nurse Supply (CPNS)
Studies nursing trends and physician supply and demand, generates data on physician and nurse supply needs, and identifies educational needs that dictate the number of physicians and nurses in the workforce.
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Contact:
odonohu2@wharton.upenn.edu
215.746.3177
G6A - Colonial Penn Center
3641 Locust Walk
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6218
Tagged keywords: National, Nursing Occupations, Physicians, Supply and Demand
Disney Institute
Provides training programs on a variety of topics, including leadership development. Offers continuing education, and public and private programs. Works with healthcare institutions, small businesses, and national associations.
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Contact:
321.939.4600
Tagged keywords: Leadership Development, National
Education-Portal.com
Provides resources for students and professionals related to career paths and educational programs. Member of the American Library Association.
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Contact:
epfeedback @ education-portal.com.
P.O. Box 4721
Foster City, CA 94404
Tagged keywords: National
Health Care Without Harm (HCWH)
Works to secure a safe and healthy workplace for all health care workers. Creates markets and policies for safer products, materials and chemicals in health care. Transforms the design, construction and operations of health care facilities to minimize environmental impacts and foster healthy, healing environments.
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Contact:
cfunkhouser@hcwh.org
703.243.0056
12355 Sunrise Valley Drive
Suite 680
Reston, VA 20191
Tagged keywords: Environmental Health Specialists, Epidemiologists, Hospitals, National, Patient Safety, Public Health
Health Professions and Nursing Education Coalition (HPNEC)
Comprised of an alliance of over 50 national organizations representing schools, programs, health professionals and students dedicated to ensuring the health care workforce is trained to meet the needs of our diverse population.
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Contact:
trasouli@aamc.org
202.828.0525
2450 N Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20037
Tagged keywords: Dentists, Education and Training, Family Medicine Physicians, General Pediatricians, National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Workforce Pipeline
Health Professions Network (HPN)
Represents health professions associations, accrediting agencies, educational institutions, federal and state workforce analysts, and licensing and certification bodies.
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Contact:
Information@healthpronet.org
703.708.9000
1850 Samuel Morse Drive
Reston, VA 20190-5316
Tagged keywords: Allied Health, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics, Interprofessional Training, Medical Assistants, National, Nursing Aides, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians, Orthotists and Prosthetists, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, Recreational Therapists, Surgical Technologists
Health Workforce Information Center
Provides information on health workforce programs, funding, data, research, educational models, best practices, and related information. Funded by the Bureau of Health Professions, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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Contact:
info@healthworkforceinfo.org
888.332.4942
School of Medicine and Health Sciences Room 4001
501 North Columbia Road Stop 9037
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9037
Tagged keywords: National
Institute for Community Inclusion
Offers training, clinical, and employment services, conducts research, and provides assistance to organizations to promote inclusion of people with disabilities in school, work, and community activities.
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Contact:
ici@umb.edu
617.287.4300
100 Morrissey Blvd
Boston, Massachusetts 02125, MA 02125
Tagged keywords: National, Research
Institute of Medicine (IOM)
Works to advance and disseminate scientific knowledge to improve human health. Provides independent, objective, evidence-based advice to policymakers, health professionals, the private sector, and the public. Part of the National Academy of Sciences.
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Contact:
iomwww@nas.edu
202.334.2352
500 Fifth Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Tagged keywords: Health Care Quality, National, Patient Safety, Policy, Research
Jobs for the Future (JFF)
Supports education and skill training for adults so they can have a family-supporting career. Conducts research, offers consultation and advocacy. Partners with educational and workforce development programs.
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Contact:
info@jff.org
617.728.4446
88 Broad Street
8th Floor
Boston, MA 02110
Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National
The Joint Commission
Supports safe, quality health care through accreditation and other services that bolster health care organizations' performance.
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Contact:
630.792.5000
One Renaissance Blvd.
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Tagged keywords: Health Care Quality, National
Minority Nurse
Minority Nurse provides resources and information pertaining to education, career development and minority health for the growing population of minority nurses in America.
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Contact:
peter.fuhrman@minoritynurse.com
609.689.1033
49 Foy Drive
Hamilton Square, NJ 08690
Tagged keywords: Diversity, National, Registered Nurses
National Academies of Practice (NAP)
Organization composed of elected representatives from ten health professions, who advise public policy makers on healthcare issues. Focuses on interdisciplinary health care.
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Contact:
naphdq@comcast.net
410.676.3390
PO Box 1037
Edgewood, MD 21040-0337
Tagged keywords: Care Coordination, Interprofessional Training, National
National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP)
Consists of an independent academy of state health policymakers working together to identify emerging issues, develop policy solutions, and improve state health policy and practice. Provides a forum for constructive, nonpartisan work across branches and agencies of state government on critical health issues facing states.
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Contact:
info@nashp.org
202.903.0101
1233 20th Street, NW
Suite 303
Washington, DC 20036
Tagged keywords: National, Policy, Trends
National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors (NASTAD)
Works to reduce the incidence of HIV infection in the United States and territories, provides comprehensive, compassionate, and quality care to all persons living with HIV/AIDS, and develops responsible and compassionate public policies.
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Contact:
NASTAD@NASTAD.org
202.434.8090
444 North Capitol Street, NW
Suite 339
Washington, DC 20001
Tagged keywords: Disparities, National
National Area Health Education Center Organization (NAO)
Supports and advances the AHEC network in improving the health of individuals and communities by transforming health care through education.
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Contact:
info@nationalahec.org
414.908.4953
7044 S. 13th Street
Oak Creek, WI 53154
Tagged keywords: Area Health Education Centers, Education and Training, National, Workforce Pipeline
National Association Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care (NADONA)
NADONA/LTC is the largest educational organization dedicated exclusively to nursing and administration professionals in the Long Term Care and Assisted Living professions.
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800.222.0539
Reed Hartman Tower
11353 Reed Hartman Highway, Suite 210
Cincinnati, OH 45241
Tagged keywords: Health Administrators, Long Term Care Facilities, National, Nursing Occupations
National Association for Public Health Statistics and Information Systems (NAPHSIS)
Provides leadership in advocating, creating, and maintaining high quality public health information systems that integrate vital records registration, public health statistics, and other health information. provides standards, education, collaborative programs, and a network for professional exchange among registrars and directors of vital statistics and related agency leaders.
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Contact:
hq@naphsis.org
301.563.6001
962 Wayne Avenue
Suite 701
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Tagged keywords: National, Public Health, Statistics and Data
National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD)
Serves as a channel through which directors of public health chronic disease programs of states and territories of the United States may advocate public policy, improve the effectiveness and efficiency of public health chronic disease programs, and enhance professional growth in order to improve the health of the nation.
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770.458.7400
2872 Woodcock Blvd
Suite 220
Atlanta, GA 30341
Tagged keywords: Epidemiologists, National, Public Health
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
Provides services and technical assistance to community, migrant, and homeless health centers. Dedicated exclusively to expanding health care access for America’s medically underserved through the community-based health center model.
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Contact:
ddemott@nachc.com
301.347.0400
7200 Wisconsin Ave
Suite 210
Bethesda, MD 20814
Tagged keywords: Clinics, Community Health Workers, Federally Qualified Health Centers, Health Care Access, National, Primary Care
National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)
Represents representing local health departments. Supports efforts that protect and improve the health of all people and all communities by promoting national policy, developing resources and programs, seeking health equity, and supporting effective local public health practice and systems.
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Contact:
info@naccho.org
202.783.5550
1100 17th Street, NW
Second Floor
Washington, DC 20036
Tagged keywords: National, Policy, Public Health
National Association of Local Boards of Health (NALBOH)
NALBOH has been engaged in establishing a significant voice for local boards of health on matters of national public health policy.
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419.353.7714
1840 East Gypsy Lane Road
Bowling Green, OH 43402
Tagged keywords: National, Policy, Public Health
National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (NAPH)
The National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems represents America's safety net hospitals and health systems. NAPH has cultivated a strong presence on Capitol Hill, and is the only national organization representing the interests of safety net hospitals and health systems before Congress and the Administration.
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Contact:
info@naph.org
202.585.0100
1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Suite 950
Washington, DC 20004
Tagged keywords: Hospitals, National, Public Health
National Association of State Emergency Medical Services Officials (NASEMSO)
Provides leadership and support in the development of effective EMS systems throughout the nation. Formulates national EMS policy and fosters communication and sharing among state EMS directors.
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Contact:
info@nasemso.org
703.538.1799
201 Park Washington Court
Falls Church, VA 22046-4527
Tagged keywords: Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics, National, Public Health
National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD)
Represents state mental health commissioners/directors and their agencies. Provides information, technical assistance, and policy analysis.
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Contact:
webmaster@nasmhpd.org
703.739.9333
66 Canal Center Plaza
Suite 302
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tagged keywords: Mental Health, National
National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA)
Comprised of state administrators of unemployment insurance, employment and training services, and labor market information programs in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
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Contact:
ceser@naswa.org
202.434.8020
444 North Capitol Street, N.W.
Suite 142
Washington, DC 20001
Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National, Workforce Pipeline
National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB)
Represents the interests of the nation's Workforce Investment Boards that provide workforce development leadership in their communities. Governs and oversees the federal resources that support the operations of the national network of One-Stop Career Centers and federal training investments.
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Contact:
nawb@nawb.org
202.857.7900
1133 19th Street NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
Tagged keywords: National, Workforce Pipeline
National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL)
The National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) is the assisted living voice of the American Health Care Association (AHCA). NCAL is dedicated to serving the needs of the assisted living community through national advocacy, education, networking, professional development, and quality initiatives.
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202.842.4444
1201 L Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20005
Tagged keywords: Health Care Quality, National
National Center for Cultural Competence (NCCC)
Works to increase the capacity of health and mental health programs to provide culturally and linguistically competent care.
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Contact:
cultural@georgetown.edu
800.788.2066
Georgetown University Center for Child & Human Development
Box 571485
Washington, DC 20057-1485
Tagged keywords: Cultural Competence, National
National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES)
Collects and analyzes data related to education. Considered the primary federal entity for educational statistics.
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Contact:
202.502.7300
1990 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National, Statistics and Data
National Center For Environmental Research (NCER)
The National Center For Environmental Research offers to support high-quality research by the nation's leading scientists and engineers that will improve EPA’s scientific basis for decisions on national environmental issues.
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1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460
Tagged keywords: Environmental Health Specialists, National, Research
National Center for Frontier Communities
Serves as a national clearinghouse, conducts research, and provides education on issues of importance to frontier communities.
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Contact:
frontierus@frontierus.org
505.820.6732
HCR 65 Box 126
Ojo Sarco, NM 87521
Tagged keywords: National, Rural
National Center of Medical Home Initiatives for Children with Special Needs
Provides support to physicians, families, and providers who care for children and youth with special needs, including home health. Provides information including training programs, screenings, resources, state activities, model programs, and more.
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Contact:
medical_home@aap.org
847.434.4000
141 Northwest Point Blvd
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Tagged keywords: General Pediatricians, National
National Clearinghouse on the Direct Care Workforce
Consists of a national on-line library for people in search of solutions to the direct-care staffing crisis in long-term care. Includes government and research reports, news, issue briefs, fact sheets, and other information on topics such as recruitment, career advancement supervision, workplace culture, and caregiving practices. Provides best practices for nursing home, home, and community based practices.
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Contact:
Info@PHInational.org
718.402.7766
349 East 149th Street
10th Floor
Bronx, NY 10451
Tagged keywords: Best Practices and Model Programs, Health Care Support, Home Health Aides, Long Term Care Facilities, National, Nursing Aides, Personal and Home Care Aides, Workforce Pipeline
National Commission for Quality Long-Term Care
Develops and implements a national strategy for health care quality measurement and reporting, and endorses a set of national voluntary consensus standards to measure the quality of care at nursing homes.
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Contact:
dpace@aahsa.org
202.508.9454
2519 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008-1520
Tagged keywords: Best Practices and Model Programs, Geriatrics, Health Care Quality, Long Term Care Facilities, National
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
Provides accreditation, certification, and recognition for numerous programs including Patient Centered Medical Homes.
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Contact:
customersupport@ncqa.org
888.275.7585
1100 13th Street, NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20005
Tagged keywords: Care Coordination, Health Care Quality, Licensure and Certification, National
National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
Provides research, technical assistance and opportunities for policymakers. Helps state policymakers advance their ideas, provides a forum for the exchange of ideas from other states and takes the best ideas from America's state legislatures to Capitol Hill.
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202.624.5400
444 North Capitol Street, N.W.
Suite 515
Washington, DC 20001
Tagged keywords: National, Policy
National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC)
Develops breast care and breast cancer programs and certifications. Comprised of a board of trustees and a committee of health professionals.
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Contact:
NCBC@breastcare.org
574.267.8058
PO Box 1334
Warsaw, IN 46581-1334
Tagged keywords: National, Patient Navigators
The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care (NCCNHR)
Works to achieve quality for those with long-term care needs. Works with Ombudsman programs. Operates the National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center.
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Contact:
info@nccnhr.org
202.332.2275
1828 L Street, NW
Suite 801
Washington, DC 20036
Tagged keywords: Geriatrics, Health Care Quality, Long Term Care Facilities, National
National Cooperative of Health Networks (NCHN)
The NCHN is a national association of health network executives and strategic health partners. Our mission is to support and strengthen health alliances through collaborative efforts, networking, and educational opportunities.
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270.925.5611
400 S. Main Street
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
Tagged keywords: National
National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC)
Promotes culturally competent professional health care interpreting as a means to support equal access to health care for individuals with limited English proficiency.
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Contact:
info@NCIHC.org
202.596.2436
5505 Connecticut Avenue NW, #119
Washington, DC 20015-2601
Tagged keywords: Limited English Proficiency, Medical Interpreters, National
National Governors Association (NGA)
Provides governors and their senior staff members with services including representing states on Capitol Hill and before the Administration, developing policy reports on innovative state programs and hosting networking seminars for state government executive branch officials.
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Contact:
webmaster@nga.org
202.624.5300
Hall of the States
444 N. Capitol St., Suite 267
Washington, DC 20001-1512
Tagged keywords: National, Policy, Technology
National Health Care for the Homeless Council (HCN)
Assists homeless service providers and their clients with research, training, clinical resources, respite, and publications to help reduce poverty and end homelessness.
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Contact:
council@nhchc.org
615.226.2292
P.O. Box 60427
Nashville, TN 37206-0427
Tagged keywords: Disparities, National
National Health Service Corps Recruitment, Training and Support Center
Provides a Scholar Placement Team, a Site Team, an Information Specialist Team, and a Verification Coordinator Team. Facilites NHSC Scholar site matches and job searches, establishes relationships with Primary Sites and Recruitment contacts, assists with incoming calls related to the NHSC program, and provides support for verification efforts of various NHSC programs.
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Contact:
info@nhscrtsc.net
877.313.1823
9001 Edmonston Road, Suite 200
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National, Recruitment and Retention
National Hospice and Palliative Care Association (NHPCO)
Represents hospice and palliative care programs and professionals in the United States. Works to improve end of life care and expand access to hospice care. Involves a team-oriented approach of medical care, pain management, and emotional and spiritual support tailored to the patient's wishes.
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Contact:
jradulovic@nhpco.org
703.837.1233
1731 King Street, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tagged keywords: Care Coordination, Health Care Quality, Health Care Support, Home Health Aides, National, Physicians, Registered Nurses
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Provides leadership in aging research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs relevant to aging and older people.
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301.496.1752
Building 31, Room 5C27
31 Center Drive, MSC 2292
Bethesda, MD 20892
Tagged keywords: General Internal Medicine Physicians, Geriatrics, National, Physicians
National Library of Medicine (NLM)
Provides materials and information in biomedicine and health care as the world's largest medical library. Part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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custserv@nlm.nih.gov
888.346.3656
8600 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20894
Tagged keywords: Medical Librarians, National
National MultiCultural Institute (NMCI)
The mission of the National MultiCultural Institute (NMCI) is to work with individuals, organizations, and communities to facilitate personal and systemic change in order to build an inclusive society that is strengthened and empowered by its diversity. Through the development of strategic initiatives, partnerships, and programs that promote an inclusive and just society, NMCI is at the forefront of global efforts to address critical and emerging issues in the diversity field.
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nmci@nmci.org
202.483.0700
3000 Connecticut Avenue NW
Suite 438
Washington, DC 20008-2556
Tagged keywords: Cultural Competence, Diversity, National
National Network of Public Health Institutes
Promotes multi-sector activities resulting in measurable improvements of public health structures, systems and outcomes.
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webmaster@nnphi.org
504.301.9811
1515 Poydras Street
Suite 1200
New Orleans, LA 70112
Tagged keywords: National, Public Health
National Nurses United (NNU)
The NNU is a labor union and professional association of registered nurses in the United States, the product of a February 2009 merger between the California Nurses Association / National Nurses Organizing Committee and the Massachusetts Nurses Association.
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info@nationalnursesunited.org
800.287.5021
Tagged keywords: National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
National Nursing Centers Consortium (NNCC)
Advocates for nurse-managed health centers in medically underserved areas. Assists member health centers with providing care for the underinsured and uninsured.
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Contact:
Tine@nncc.us
215.731.7140
260 S Broad St. 18th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Tagged keywords: National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Primary Care
National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH)
Provides a list, with contact information, for all 50 state offices of rural health. Works to improve health care in rural America through leadership development, advocacy, education, & partnerships.
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donnap@nosorh.org
586.739.9940
44648 Mound Road, #114
Sterling Heights, MI 48314-1322
Tagged keywords: Leadership Development, National, Rural
National PACE Association (PACE)
Describes PACE, which stands for Programs of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly. PACE programs provide continuous care and services for those individuals who are eligible for nursing home care but want the option of continuing to live in the community.
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info@npaonline.org
703.535.1565
801 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 309
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tagged keywords: Geriatrics, Long Term Care Facilities, National
National Public Health Information Coalition (NPHIC)
Comprised of public health information officers in states and territories working together to increase public awareness of activities that fight disease and disability and promote healthier lives.
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info@nphic.org
770.509.5555
986 Hidden Hollow Dr
Marietta, GA 30068
Tagged keywords: National, Public Health
National Rural Health Resource Center (NRHRC)
Provides technical support for the State Offices of Rural Health and their flex coordinators for the Rural Hospital Flexibility Program, focuses on rural practice opportunities for health care providers in Minnesota and the surrounding region, does performance improvement with hospitals across the country, and develops the National Rural Health Resource Directory of rural consultants and speakers found throughout the United States.
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rhrc@ruralcenter.org
218.727.9390
600 E Superior Street
Suite 404
Duluth, MN 55802
Tagged keywords: Hospitals, National, Rural, Technology
National Rural Recruitment & Retention Network (3Rnet)
Helps health care professionals find practice opportunities in rural areas throughout the country. Includes individual state information on practice opportunities as well as a list of state contacts.
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info@3rnet.org
800.787.2512
2004 King Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Tagged keywords: Dentists, Loan Repayment Programs, Mental Health Counselors, National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Rural, Workforce Pipeline
National Skills Coalition
Works with community-based organizations, business leaders, community colleges, local officials, and unions to advocate for policies that invest in the skills of American workers.
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202.223.8991
1730 Rhode Island Avenue NW, Suite 712
Washington, DC 20036
Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National
Nursing Scholarships
Offers to help students find the right financial aid and scholarship providers. As one of the respected Nursing Scholarship informative websites, we have over 100 Nursing Financial Aid and Scholarship information and links to various organizations and institutions.
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info@nursingscholarship.us
646.320.4928
356 New York Ave. 2nd Floor
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
Tagged keywords: Financial Aid, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative (PCPCC)
The Patient Centered Primary Care Collaborative is a coalition of major employers, consumer groups, patient quality organizations, health plans, labor unions, hospitals, clinicians and many others who have joined together to develop and advance the patient centered medical home.
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kcapps@health2resources.com
202.724.3331
The Homer Building
601 Thirteenth Street, NW, Suite 400 North
Washington, DC 20005
Tagged keywords: Care Coordination, Health Care Access, Health Care Quality, National, Primary Care
Rural Assistance Center (RAC)
Helps rural communities access programs, funding, and research that can enable them to provide quality health and human services to rural residents. Maintains a clearinghouse of rural health and human services resources. Provides free customized assistance.
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info@raconline.org
800.270.1898
University of North Dakota
501 N. Columbia Road, Stop 9037
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9037
Tagged keywords: National, Rural
Rural Health Grantee Technical Assistance Program (TAP)
Provides targeted and individualized support to current grantees of the Rural Health Outreach, Rural Health Network Development and Rural Health Network Planning Grant Programs. Directed by the Georgia Health Policy Center at Georgia State University.
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ta@jasmph.com
888.331.0529
14 Marietta Street, Suite 221
Atlanta, GA 30303
Tagged keywords: National, Rural
Rural Health Resource Center Technical Assistance and Services Center (TASC)
Provides states with technical assistance for the Rural Hospital Medicare Flexibility (Flex) Program in the form of information, tools and resources, CAH conversion, networking, EMS and performance improvement. TASC is the technical assistance center for the Flex Program.
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tasc@ruralcenter.org
218.727.9390
600 E Superior Street
Suite 404
Duluth, MN 55802
Tagged keywords: Hospitals, Medicare and Medicaid, National, Rural, Technology
Rural PACE Technical Assistance Program
Assists rural health care providers in developing Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) to serve rural communities. Develops strategies for adapting PACE to rural communities, identifies health professional training needs, and provides education and technical assistance to rural providers.
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info@npaonline.org
703.535.1565
801 N. Fairfax Street
Suite 309
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tagged keywords: Geriatrics, Home Health Agencies, Home Health Aides, Long Term Care Facilities, National, Rural, Technology
The Council of Mexican Federations (COFEM)
The Council of Mexican Federations(COFEM) promotes the advancement of the Latino community in North America through public policy advocacy, community organizing, leadership and organizational development, educational and cultural programs, and bi-national economic development.
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info@cofem.org
866.772.6336
125 Paseo de La Plaza
Suite 101
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Tagged keywords: Financial Aid, National
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority National Educational Foundation
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority National Educational Foundation awards scholarship/fellowship grants to studenst who pursue higher education.
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Contact:
2ndanti@zphib1920.org
202.387.3103
1734 New Hampshire Avenue N.W.
Washington, DC 20009
Tagged keywords: Financial Aid, National

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