LibGuides: Physician Assistant Program: Government Resources

Community of Interest Statistics

County Health Rankings
Find health rankings on counties in each state in the U.S.

Center for Disease Control (CDC)
Healthy People 2020
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
MMWR is a free online version of the classic publication published since 1976. Article topics include the effects of prison violence on juveniles, tobacco use, and disease and health conditions for meat-packers.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA)
U. S. Public Health Services (USPHS)
Healthfinder.gov (USPHS)
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
New Jersey Department of Health & Senior Services
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
OSHA's mission is to prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths. OSHA aims to ensure employee safety and health in the United States by working with employers and employees to create better working environments.

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PubMed comprises more than 27 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full-text content from PubMed Central and publisher web sites. Click on the "Full Text @ MU Library" to check for full text access.

MedlinePlus This link opens in a new window
Authoritative information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations.