From DBAKER@OASH.SSW.DHHS.GOVWed May 24 10:16:40 1995 Date: 24 May 1995 09:41:09 GMT From: "Baker, David R" To: ace-mg@maat.reeusda.gov Subject: ACE-MG> Catalog ---------------------------- Forwarded with Changes --------------------------- From: ACE-NHIC Date: 5/24/95 9:14AM To: David Baker Subject: Catalog ---------------------------------- Forwarded ---------------------------------- From: ACE-NHIC Date: 3/22/95 3:43PM Subject: Catalog ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Catalog of Electronic Publications Available from the NATIONAL HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER (updated March 21, 1995) The National Health Information Center (NHIC) is a service provided by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and Health Planning and Evaluation (ODPHP/HPE), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Public Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In the spirit of "Americans Communicating Electronically" (ACE), which is a cooperative initiative among Federal agencies bringing information to the public in electronic form, NHIC and ODPHP/HPE have developed electronic versions of a number of frequently requested publications. An e-mail server approach has been chosen because it offers access to the largest number of people. ODPHP/HPE and NHIC also sponsor a Home Page located at http://nhic-nt.health.org. All documents are formatted in ASCII text. Limitations of the e-mail system being used to deliver this information require that longer documents be divided into several messages; each message in a series is clearly labeled as such. Please remember that problems do arise in Internet e-mail transfer; if you do not receive the documents you request within 72 hours, send another message with the subject "Comment", including a list of the items you requested and an alternate contact method so that we can attempt to resolve any addressing problems, etc. A staff person will process these requests as soon as humanly possible. To retrieve a document from the National Health Information Center, send an electronic mail message to: acenhic@oash.ssw.dhhs.gov Specify a document from the catalog below by including in the subject field of your e-mail the short subject line associated with that document. An electronic mail message (or messages) containing that document will be automatically sent to you as a reply. Subject lines must appear EXACTLY as listed or you will not receive the requested document. For example, to retrieve the Surgeon General's Report to the American People on HIV Infection and AIDS, send the message To: acenhic@oash.ssw.dhhs.gov Subject: HIV/AIDS You would then receive 4 messages containing the 4 parts of the Surgeon General's report. We are also interested in learning from you how this service can be improved. Please send comments and suggestions to the same address, with the subject line "Comment" (note: do not use quotations around subject lines). Thank you for your interest in health information. For access to information on topics beyond those listed below, access the Department of Health and Human Services' Home Page at http://www.os.dhhs.gov or its Gopher at gopher.os.dhhs.gov. Documents currently available through ACENHIC: Title: 1995 National Health Observances Subject Line: Health Observances Description: Health observances are months, weeks, or days devoted to promoting particular health concerns. This calendar lists selected health observances for 1995. Health professionals, teachers, community groups, and others can use these special times to sponsor health promotion events, stimulate awareness of health risks, or focus on disease prevention. Date Released: March 1995 Title: Federal Health Information Centers and Clearinghouses Subject Line: Clearinghouses Description: The Federal Government operates many clearinghouses and information centers that focus on specific health topics. Their services include distributing publications, providing referrals, and answering inquiries. This document is a directory of Federal clearinghouses for health-related information. Date Released: March 1995 Title: Federal Prevention Activities fact sheet Subject Line: Prevention Activities Description: Prevention is an important part of the mission of each Public Health Service (PHS) Agency. Listed in this document is the FY 1993 estimated distribution by agency of investments in prevention. Also noted are the contributions from other Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) agencies. Date Released: March 1994 Title: Healthy People 2000 fact sheet Subject Line: Healthy People 2000 Description: HEALTHY PEOPLE 2000 is a national initiative to improve the health of all Americans through a coordinated and comprehensive emphasis on prevention. The cornerstone of this effort is a set of national health promotion and disease prevention objectives for the year 2000. This fact sheet describes the goals and objectives of Healthy People 2000 and lists the lead Public Health Service agencies responsible for each priority area. Date Released: March 1994 Title: National Health Information Center fact sheet Subject Line: NHIC Fact Sheet Description: This fact sheet describes the services of the National Health Information Center. Date Released: March 1994 Title: Nutrition and Your Health: Dietary Guidelines for Americans Subject Line: Dietary Guidelines Decription: These guidelines help answer the question: "what should Americans eat to stay healthy?" They are advice for healthy Americans ages 2 years and over--not for younger children and infants, whose dietary needs differ. The guidelines reflect recommendations of nutrition authorities who agree that enough is known about diet's effect on health to encourage certain dietary practices by Americans. Date Released: March 1994 (under revision as of March 1995) Title: Other Online Resources in Health-Related Fields Subject Line: Online Resources Decription: This document is a table listing Bulletin Board Systems that provide health-related information. Date Released: March 1994 Title: Surgeon General's Report to the American People on HIV Infection and AIDS Subject Line: HIV/AIDS Decription: This report contains information on the status of the epidemic, how the AIDS virus is transmitted, how to protect yourself from HIV infection, living with HIV and AIDS, and how to help stop the spread of HIV and AIDS. Date Released: March 1994 Title: Toll-Free Numbers for Health Information Subject Line: Toll-Free Numbers Decription: This document lists toll-free numbers and describes organizations that provide health-related information. The numbers do not diagnose or recommend treatment for any disease. Some offer recorded information; others provide personalized counseling, referrals, and/or written materials. Date Released: March 1995