| Our Collaborators' Sites |
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering - The mission of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) is to improve health by leading the development and accelerating the application of biomedical technologies.
Johns Hopkins Medicine - The mission of Johns Hopkins Medicine is to improve the health of the community and the world by setting the standard of excellence in medical education, research and clinical care.
University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute - UMBI's mission is to conduct groundbreaking research in key areas of biotechnology, to make fundamental discoveries, generate innovative solutions to practical problems, and develop new technologies for commercial application.
The Cincinnati STD/HIV Prevention Training Center - Cincinnati PTC, a member of The National Network of STD/HIV Prevention Training Centers (PTCs), is dedicated to increasing the knowledge and skills of health professionals in the areas of sexual and reproductive health.
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory - The Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), a division of the Johns Hopkins University, is a not-for-profit center for engineering, research, and development.
The Institute of Fluorescence - One of the most prominent academic institutes for fluorescence and its applications world-wide.
| Women's Health |
The National Women's Health Information Center - Womenshealth.gov is a service of the Office on Women's Health (OWH) in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Its mission is to provide leadership to promote health equity for women and girls through sex/gender-specific approaches.
Planned Parenthood - Planned Parenthood delivers vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of women, men, and young people worldwide.
National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association - NFPRHA members have been providing vital family planning and reproductive health care services to all Americans, especially the low-income and uninsured, for more than 35 years.
Kaiser Family Foundation - A leader in health policy and communications, the Kaiser Family Foundation is a non-profit, private operating foundation focusing on the major health care issues facing the U.S., as well as the U.S. role in global health policy.
American Social Health Association - The American Social Health Association (ASHA) is dedicated to improving the health of individuals, families, and communities, with a focus on preventing sexually transmitted diseases and infections (STDs/STIs) and their harmful consequences.
| For Young People |
Advocates for Youth - Advocates for Youth champions efforts to help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health.
Aware Foundation - The mission of the AWARE Foundation is to educate and empower adolescents to make responsible decisions regarding their wellness through access to resources and education.
I Want the Kit - A Johns Hopkins University research study. The purpose of this study is to find out if online testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomonas is a useful option for persons who may be at risk for these infections by offering free testing kits. Part of the Region III Infertility Prevention Project.
Go Ask Alice - A health Q&A Internet resource produced by Columbia University which provides readers with reliable, accurate, accessible, culturally competent information and a range of thoughtful perspectives so that they can make responsible decisions concerning their health and well-being.
Cool Nurse - Created to help today's teen and young adult achieve and maintain a high level of health, fitness and well-being. Teenagers need to know the latest about health and about their bodies.
Teen Talk - Provides young people with honest sexuality and relationship information online to help reduce our nation’s alarmingly high rates of teen pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections.
I Wanna Know - ASHA site that answers questions about teen sexual health and STDs
MTV's IYSL (It's Your Sex Life) - IYSL is here to help you and your partner be responsible, talk openly, and choose wisely.
Catch the Answers - This site is dedicated to the eradication of wondering, second-guessing, and general puzzlement when it comes to chlamydia and gonorrhea.
Health.com - This site is dedicated to increasing knowledge about both health and sex, and the link between them.
Teen Health Talk - A place where teens can connect with teen-health experts and other teens on a wide range of health and wellness educational issues.
Don't Think Know - Los Angeles County (California) in-home STD testing for women.
| More Information |
National Network for Immunization Information - Provides up-to-date, science-based information to healthcare professionals, the media, and the public: everyone who needs to know the facts about vaccines and immunization.
STD Information from the Centers for Disease Control - The mission of the Division of STD Prevention (DSTDP) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is to provide national leadership, research, policy development, and scientific information to help people live safer, healthier lives by the prevention of STDs and their complications.
STD General Information - CDC general information page covering multiple STDs.
Chlamydia - CDC fact sheet
Gonorrhea - CDC fact sheet
Trichomoniasis - CDC fact sheet
Male Latex Condoms - CDC fact sheet for public health personnel: male latex condoms and sexually transmitted diseases.
STDPreventionOnline.org - The Internet & STD Center of Excellence is a research effort to explore, identify, implement and evaluate innovative technologies and applications that show promise in addressing sexually transmitted disease prevention.
National Chlamydia Coalition - The National Chlamydia Coalition was established by Partnership for Prevention, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and eight founding organizations that make up the Steering Committee. The NCC is comprised of national non-profit organizations, health care professional associations, advocacy groups, health insurers, and local, state, and federal government representatives.
Sexually Transmitted Infections - NIAID supports research for more effective prevention and treatment approaches to control STIs. In addition to its key research areas, NIAID addresses emerging issues related to STIs.
