Health (Policy) Organizations
A list of organizations who are working to improve health and living conditions, and shaping health-related policy
- CARMEN Policy Observatory
- The CARMEN Policy Observatory is a joint initiative between PAHO and the PAHO/WHO Collaborating Center on Noncommunicable Disease (NCD) Policy, located within the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
- Center for Health Improvement
- The Center for Health Improvement is a national, independent nonprofit organization dedicated to improving population health and encouraging healthy behaviors
- Convergence Partnership
- Leaders of six of the nation's top health foundations make an unprecedented call for prevention measures to be central to the reform of our national health systems
- Health Resources and Services Administration
- An Agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, HRSA is the principal Federal Agency responsible for increasing access to health care for those who are medically underserved
- National Academy for State Health Policy
- The National Academy for State Health Policy is, “An independent academy of state health policymakers working together to identify emerging issues, develop policy solutions, and improve state health policy and practice
- National Health Policy Forum
- The National Health Policy Forum offers a range of educational programming designed to help congressional and federal agency staff become better informed about current health policy issues
- Pan American Health Organization
- The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is an international public health agency with more than 100 years of experience in working to improve health and living standards of the countries of the Americas
- The United States-México Border Health Commission
- Providing international leadership to optimize health and quality of life along the U.S.-México border is the mission of the United States-México Border Health Commission (BHC)
- Urban Institute
- The Urban Institute gathers data, conducts research, evaluates programs, offers technical assistance overseas, and educates Americans on social and economic issues — to foster sound public policy and effective government
- World Health Organization
- The World Health Organization (WHO ) is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system
- The Latino Coalition for a Healthy California
- The Latino Coalition for a Healthy California is the only statewide organization with a specific emphasis on Latino health. Three major functions provide essential focus to the organization's work: Public Policy and Advocacy; Community Education; and Research. These functions complement LCHC's work in three key strategic areas: access to health care, health disparities and community health.
- The Prevention Institute
- Prevention Institute serves as a focal point for primary prevention practice – promoting policies, organizations practices, and collaborative efforts that improve health and quality of life.
- National Conference of State Legislatures
- NCSL provides research, technical assistance and opportunities for policymakers to exchange ideas on the most pressing state issues. NCSL is an effective and respected advocate for the interests of state governments before Congress and federal agencies.
