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Gender and Public Health : Public Health Organizations
This research guide will help you find resources for researching public health issues related to Gender and Women's Studies.
Government Organizations
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Agency for Healthcare Research and QualityThe nation’s lead federal agency supporting patient safety research and supports state-of-the-art data analytics tools to analyze and improve the U.S. healthcare system.
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Centers for Disease Control and PreventionThe national public health agency of the United States.
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National Institutes of HealthPrimary agency of the U.S. federal government responsible for biomedical and public health research.
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Public Health Madison and Dane CountyLocal health department for Madison and Dane County, Wisconsin.
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REACH Program: Real-world Evidence to Advance Community HealthREACH aims to use health technology in new ways and further increase research participation from communities across Wisconsin.
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U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesFederal programs consist of social service programs, civil rights and healthcare privacy programs, disaster preparedness programs, and health-related research.
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WI Department of Health ServicesProtecting and promoting the health and safety of the people of Wisconsin.
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World Health OrganizationLeads global efforts to expand universal health coverage, directs and coordinates the world’s response to health emergencies, promotes healthier lives.
Non-governmental Organizations
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Justice Organizations
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Center for Reproductive RightsGlobal human rights organization of attorneys and advocates working to ensure reproductive rights are protected in law as fundamental human rights of every person.
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Collective Power for Reproductive JusticeA national movement-building organization centering reproductive justice.
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Fòs Feminista (prev. International Planned Parenthood Federation Western Hemisphere Region)Fights for universal access to reproductive health care, including abortion, and for comprehensive sex education.
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National Family Planning and Reproductive Health AssociationOrganization representing providers and administrators committed to helping people get the family planning education and care they need.
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Planned ParenthoodWorks to protect and expand access to sexual and reproductive health care and education.
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The Pro-Choice Public Education ProjectNational reproductive justice organization that works to engage and inform organizations, young women, transgender and gender non-conforming young people.
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Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly NARAL)Fight for access to abortion, birth control, paid parental leave, and protections from pregnancy discrimination.
Other NGOs
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American Public Health AssociationBuilds public health capacity and promotes effective policy and practice.
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Center of Excellence for Transgender HealthIncreasing access to comprehensive, effective, and affirming healthcare services for transgender communities.
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The Fenway InstituteAddresses the specific health needs of sexual and gender minorities and people affected by HIV.
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KFFLeading health policy organization in the U.S.
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National Coalition Against Domestic ViolenceSupports efforts that demand a change of conditions that lead to domestic violence such as patriarchy, privilege, racism, sexism, and classism.
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National LGBTQIA+ Health Education CenterSpecializes in providing training and technical assistance to health centers to optimize access to quality health care for LGBTQIA+ populations.
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Partners in HealthA social justice & global health organization striving to make health care a human right for all.
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The Williams InstituteLeading research center on sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy.