Useful Links
Select from the following categories or just browse the available list.
Workers' compensation/safety & health
ADA-Ohio
Information, training and technical assistance for Ohio employers' compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act.
Alliance of American Insurers
Site covers workers' compensation from the insurers' perspective.
American Association of Occupational Health Nurses
Occupational health nurses site provides news updates, position statements and a discussion
forum.
American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Receive online access to occupational medicine practice guidelines, journal article abstracts and
position statements.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Access all of your safety and health statistics in one place - from the official government agency
source.
Bureau of Workers' Compensation
Ohio BWC's site has been redesigned and updated with interactive customer service tools for
employers, injured workers and medical providers.
Business Insurance
Online version of Business Insurance magazine covers national workers' compensation issues.
Cornell School of Law
Workers' compensation-related regulations and case law provided by Cornell University's
Legal Information Institute.
Employee Benefits Research Institute
Organization is involved in data dissemination, policy research and education on employee
benefits programs.
HRTools
Provides human resource professionals with a virtual HR department; hundreds of free tools for
managing workers' compensation, return-to-work and safety.
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
A definitive source of information for human factors and ergonomics specialists.
Industrial Commission of Ohio
Learn all about the state's process for reviewing and resolving contested workers'
compensation claims.
Institute for Health and Productivity Management
Promotes the vital relationship between employee health and performance; views employee
health programs as investments.
International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions
Detailed news releases and journal articles from a key workers' compensation stakeholder
group.
International Risk Management Institute
Risk management articles and expert commentary cover workers' compensation program
management.
National Academy of Social Insurance
Organization researches social insurance systems, including workers' compensation.
National Council on Compensation Insurance
Organization is involved in workers' compensation research, regulatory and legislative issues,
and best practices.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Federal agency conducts safety and health research and makes recommendations for
workplace injury and illness prevention.
National Safety Council
Tips and statistics for on- and off-the-job safety and health.
Occupational Hazards
Includes daily news updates, news archives, feature articles, opinion columns and toolbox
training; non-subscribers welcome.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Access OSHA standards, compliance documents, news releases and speeches.
Office of Disability Employment Policy
Covers the Americans with Disabilities Act, including reasonable accommodations in the
workplace.
Risk & Insurance
Online version of Risk & Insurance magazine features special reports about workers'
compensation and disability management.
Risk & Insurance Management Society
Risk management protects physical, financial and human resources, including a focus on
workers' compensation.
W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
Discusses research projects, and allows visitors to read newsletter articles and book excerpts
about workers' compensation and disability management.
Wellness Councils of America
This organization offers products, consulting services, conferences and online resources to help
employers build effective wellness programs.
Workers' Compensation Health Initiative
Sponsored by the University of Massachusetts Medical School, this site provides fact sheets
and best practice guidelines for injury treatment.
Workers Compensation Research Institute
Review recent national research and news announcements from this workers' compensation
research organizations.
General health and wellness
ABC News Health
Health section of ABC News Web site, updated daily with health news and tips.
About Women's Health
Site features questions and answers, and a women's health "how-to" section.
The Allergy Center
Focuses on airborne allergies, asthma, food allergies, mold allergies, ear infections and sinusitis.
Alletess Medical
Allergy testing services company explains signs and symptoms of food and airborne allergies.
CBS HealthWatch
Consumer site covers alternative medicine, health and wellness, nutrition, sports medicine and
fitness, and weight management.
CNN Health
Get frequent updates on health news and headlines from CNN.
Discovery Health
Discovery Channel site provides self-analysis tools and tips for healthy living.
Dr. Koop
Inspired by former U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop, site offers health and wellness
articles and resources.
Focus on Women's Health
Health news and tips on more than 50 topics especially for women.
Healing Well
An online community and information resource for patients, caregivers, and families coping with
diseases, disorders and chronic illness.
Health A to Z
Family-oriented site focuses on how to cope with specific medical conditions, and advice for
healthy lifestyles and wellness programs.
Health Central
Site offers information and products for a healthier life, including a health risk appraisal, memory
test, calorie quiz and stress test.
InteliHealth
Editors "consumerize" health information for men, women, children and seniors.
Kid Source
Articles about growth and development, nutrition, preventive care and safety; covers newborns
through teenagers.
Kids Health
Portals for kids, parents and teens from the medical experts of The Nemours Foundation.
Mayo Clinic
Information about diseases and healthy living, as well as online tools to "take charge of your
health."
MedicineNet
Covers allergies, cancer, depression, first aid, high blood pressure and poison control.
Medscape Today
Medscape features free, full-text clinical articles; searchable medical databases; medical
conference coverage; and daily health care news.
Men's Health
Daily fitness and exercise tips for men, and contests and surveys; accessible even if you don't
subscribe to the magazine.
Net Wellness
Health information and education services from the faculty at three Ohio universities; online
encyclopedia covers more than 75 disease conditions and wellness topics.
Nicotine Anonymous
Provides ideas, support and an online community for people who want to quit smoking.
NOAH: New York Online Access to Health
Health and wellness information that has nationwide application; available in English and
Spanish.
Oncolink
Learn about the types of cancer, prevention, screening and treatment from the University of
Pennsylvania Cancer Center.
Parents' Place
Site is designed for new and expectant parents, and features interactive access to medical,
dental and nutrition experts.
Talk About Prescriptions
Read the latest news and ask questions about prescription use; sponsored by the National
Council on Patient Information and Education.
Thrive Online
A subsidiary of Oprah Winfrey's Oxygen Media, this site includes a library of answers to
frequently asked medical questions, and fitness, nutrition and stress reduction tools.
University Hospitals Health System
Parent organization of University Hospitals CompCare; site explains the system's mission "to heal, to
teach, to discover."
WebMD
WebMD features consumer-focused health care information and offers services for physicians
and health teachers.
WebMed
Site is an academic, professional and consumer medical resource; special coverage of breast
cancer, neurosurgery, plastic surgery and travel medicine.
Wellness Web
Wellness Web is for consumers; focuses on cancer, heart, disease, women's health, seniors,
nutrition, fitness and many others.
General health government agencies
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Research results on health care outcomes, quality, cost, use and access to help people make
informed health care decisions and improve the quality of services.
Cancer Net
National Cancer Institute site covers types of cancer, treatment options, causes, prevention
ideas and screening information.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Features an A-Z menu of health topics, as well as access to the agency's research results and
prevention guidelines.
Food and Drug Administration Kids' Health
Check out the food safety quiz, information about vaccinations and an interactive tour of the human skeleton.
Food Safety
The gateway to online access to food safety information from the government.
Health Finder
A guide to federal government-approved consumer health and human services information.
National Institutes of Health
Large government site featuring news, research and health tips.
National Women's Health Information Center
A service of the federal government's Office on Women's Health; features daily news updates
and free, unlimited access to women's health publications.
Nutrition
Federal government's guide to healthy eating, dietary guidelines, food labeling, foodborne
illnesses, etc.
Office of Minority Health
Site highlights special programs, data and resources that address the health needs of minorities.
The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
The President's Council is a catalyst to motivate Americans of all ages to become physically
active and participate in sports.
Surgeon General
Surgeon General priorities include community health, healthy lifestyles (including reducing tobacco use)
and mental health.
General health organizations
Alzheimer's Association
Site for people with Alzheimer's, family and friends, health care providers, and researchers.
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
Read the online allergy report, science-based findings on the diagnosis and treatment of allergic
disorders.
American Academy of Emergency Medicine
Medical provider-oriented site features national headlines and best practices in emergency
medicine.
American Academy of Pediatrics
Learn all about the importance of childhood immunizations and attention to preventive care for
infants through young adults.
American Cancer Society
Cancer sufferers can click on the cancer profiler to learn about their treatment options.
American Chronic Pain Association
Site offers support and information for people with chronic pain.
American Diabetes Association
Complete resource for information about Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
American Heart Association
Provides reference guide for heart disease and stroke prevention; check out AHA's "Just
Move" online fitness center at www.justmove.org.
American Lung Association
A good place to start if you're trying to stop smoking.
American Public Health Association
Public health professionals swear by this site, which focuses on disease prevention and health
promotion.
American Red Cross
"Together, we can save a life" through first aid, CPR or emergency response services.
American Sleep Apnea Association
Provides education and advocacy for persons with sleep apnea, a common but often
undiagnosed disorder.
Arthritis Foundation
Questions about arthritis? Get answers about diseases, exercise, medications and treatments.
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
This patient organization focuses on improving the quality of life for people with asthma and
allergies. Try the "ask the allergist" feature.
MAGNUM
National Migraine Association creates awareness and understanding about migraines.
Managed Care Education Connection
Resource for health professionals teaching and learning about managed care.
World Health Organization
Official site of the United Nations' World Health Organization, which focuses on immunizations,
maternal and infant health, HIV/AIDS, and travelers' health.
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