Thirteen federal entities participate in USGCRP, overseen by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. USGCRP produces the National Climate Assessment, a status report about climate change science and impacts, every four years. The next report is due in 2014. Show
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State, Local, and Tribal GovernmentsThe governments of States, localities, and tribal regions also have a broad array of agencies responsible for health, environment, energy, natural resources, and water. State, local, and tribal agencies may also address climate-related aspects of: transportation, commerce, education, housing, land use, agriculture, forests, fisheries, wildlife, and disaster preparedness. Collectively, their policies and practices significantly affect the U.S. response to climate change. For example, fourteen States and the District of Columbia have begun to prepare for climate change by developing an adaptation plan (though no State has completely attained the goals in its plan.) Georgetown University’s Climate Center is tracking State and local progress on adaptation. The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) was established to promote high standards of health care delivered by nurse practitioners. AANP acts as a forum to enhance the identity and continuity of nurse practitioners while also addressing national and state legislative issues that affect its members. American Academy of Nurse Practitioners OBJ Building P.O. Box 12846, Capital Station Austin, TX 78711 (512) 442-4262 American Academy of NursingThe American Academy of Nursing (ANA) was established in order to help facilitate the advance of new concepts in nursing and health care. ANA attempts to identify and explore issues in health, the professions, and society that concern nursing, while also examining the interrelationships among the segments within nursing and the interaction among nurses as they affect the development of the nursing profession. American Academy of Nursing 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W. Suite 100 W Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 554-4444 American Assembly for Men in NursingThe American Assembly for Men in Nursing (AAMN) was originally established to help eliminate prejudice in nursing for men. Today, the AAMN provides a forum for discussion of common problems, provides incentives for continuing education and professional growth, while also furthering the need for all health professionals to be sensitive to various social needs in the pursuit of positive health care. American Assembly for Men in Nursing P.O. Box 31753 Independence, OH 44131 (216) 524-3504 American Association of Colleges of NursingThe American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) encompasses all institutions offering baccalaureate and/or graduate degrees in nursing. AACN seeks to advance the practice of professional nursing by improving the quality of educational programs offered, promoting research and developing academic leaders. AACN also works with other professional nursing organizations and organizations in the health professions to evaluate and improve health care. American Association of Colleges of Nursing 1 Dupont Circle, N.W. Washington, DC 20036 (202) 463-6930 American Association of Occupational Health NursesThe American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN) is an organization of registered professional nurses employed by business and industrial firms; nurse educators, nurse editors, nurse writers; and others interested in occupational health nursing. American Association of Occupational Health Nurses 50 Lenox Pointe Atlanta, GA 30324 (800) 241-8014 (404) 262-1162 American Association of Poison Control CentersThe American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) aids in the procurement of information on the ingredients and potential acute toxicity of substances that may cause accidental poisonings and on the proper management of such poisonings. The AAPCC has established standards for the poison information and control centers, offering immediate information through hotlines around the country. The AAPCC also conducts educational programs and prepares visual aids on prevention of accidental poisonings; maintains a national poisoning database; and operates a nationwide speakers' bureau. American Association of Poison Control Centers 3800 Reservoir Road, N.W. Washington, DC 20007 (202) 784-4666/362-7217 (202) 784-2530 FAX View in own window ALABAMA American Board for Occupational Health NursesThe American Board for Occupational Health Nurses (ABOHN) establishes standards and confers initial and ongoing certification in occupational health nurses. Besides conducting annual certification examinations, the ABOHN awards occupational health nurses for excellence in the field and in research. The ABOHN has also created a database with information and directories relevant to occupational health and nursing. American Board for Occupational Health Nurses 10503 N. Cedarburg Road Mequon, WI 53092-4403 (414) 242-0704 American Cancer SocietyThe American Cancer Society (ACS) is comprised of volunteers who support education and research in cancer prevention, diagnosis, detection, and treatment. ACS provides special services to cancer patients while also establishing educational programs for health professionals and communities. American Cancer Society 1599 Clifton Road, N.E. Atlanta, GA 30329 (800) ACS-2345 American College of Obstetricians and GynecologistsThe American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is dedicated to the advancement of women's health through education, advocacy, practice, and research. ACOG works to serve as a strong advocate for quality health care for women, maintain the highest standards of clinical practice and continuing education for its members, promote patient education and stimulate patient understanding of, and involvement in, medical care, and increase awareness among its members and the public of the changing issues facing women's health care. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 409 12th Street, S.W. Washington, DC 20024 (202) 638-5577 American College of Occupational and Environmental MedicineThe American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) is an association of approximately 6,500 physicians attempting to educate members and other physicians, employers, other organizations, and the public-at-large about occupational and environmental health. The ACOEM has developed a continuing education course entitled Core Curriculum in Environmental Medicine in order to enhance physicians' critical thinking on environmental issues, improve their problem-solving skills, and make them more effective at decision-making about environmental concerns. Once the Curriculum has been fully developed, ACOEM will make the teaching materials available to other organizations, including medical schools. The ultimate goal of this project has been to enable health professionals to serve as environmental educators to all of the communities in which they are involved. American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 55 West Seegers Road Arlington Heights, IL 60005 (708) 228-6850 American Lung AssociationThe American Lung Association (ALA) is a federation of state and local associations of physicians, nurses, and laymen interested in the prevention and control of lung disease. The Association works with other organizations in planning and conducting programs in community services, public, professional, and patient education, and research. The ALA also makes recommendations regarding medical care of respiratory disease, occupational health, hazards of smoking, and air conservation. American Lung Association 1740 Broadway New York, NY 10019-4374 (212) 315-8700 American Nurses AssociationThe American Nurses Association (ANA) is comprised of registered nurses from around the country. ANA seeks to promote the nursing profession through its sponsorship of the American Nurses Foundation (for research), American Academy of Nursing, Center for Ethics and Human Rights, International Nursing Center, Ethnic/Racial Minority Fellowship Programs, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center. American Nurses Association 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W. Suite 100 W Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 554-4444 American Nurses FoundationThe American Nurses Foundation (ANF) was established by the American Nurses Association to conduct health policy research as it relates to nursing and the health care of the general public. American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W. Suite 100 W Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 554-4444 American Public Health AssociationThe American Public Health Association (APHA) was founded in 1872 as a professional organization of physicians, nurses, educators, academicians, environmentalists, epidemiologists, new professionals, social workers, health administrators, optometrists, podiatrists, pharmacists, dentists, nutritionists, health planners, other community and mental health specialists, and any interested consumer. The APHA seeks to protect and promote personal, mental, and environmental health through the promulgation of health standards, establishment of uniform practices and procedures, development of etiology of communicable diseases, research in public health, exploration of medical care programs and their relationships to public health. American Public Health Association 1015 15th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20005 (202) 789-5600 Association of Black Nursing FacultyThe Association of Black Nursing Faculty (ABNF) is made up of black nursing faculty teaching in nursing programs accredited by the National League for Nursing. ABNF works to promote health-related issues and educational concerns of interest to the black community by providing forums for communication and the exchange of information among members, develops strategies to address the concerns of the community, and promotes health-related issues of legislation, government programs, and community activities. Association of Black Nursing Faculty 5823 Queens Cove Lisle, IL 60532 (708) 969-3809 Association of Occupational and Environmental ClinicsThe Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics is dedicated to higher standards of patient-centered, multi-disciplinary care emphasizing prevention and total health through information sharing, quality service and collaborative research. As a national network of clinical facilities, the clinics vary greatly in orientation, physical facilities, and staff capabilities. However, every clinic does offer an on-site staff physician with either board-certification or demonstrated expertise in occupational medicine. Clinics must also have industrial hygienists and other professionals with expertise in occupational and / or environmental health such as nurses, social workers, and health educators either on staff or available through a pre-arranged referral network. Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics 1010 Vermont Avenue, #513 Washington, DC 20005 (202) 347-4976 View in own window ALABAMA American Organization of Nurse ExecutivesThe American Organization of Nurses Executives (AONE) was established to provide leadership and assistance in the professional development of nursing leaders. AONE seeks to advance the practice of nursing and patient care through advocacy and research while also playing a vital role in shaping health care public policy at the state and federal levels. AONE also provides educational opportunities for the enhancement of management, leadership, educational, and professional development of nurses as leaders. American Organization of Nurse Executives 840 N. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 280-5213 Association of Teachers of Preventive MedicineThe Association of Teachers of Preventive Medicine (ATPM) is a national organization for medical educators, practitioners, and students committed to advancing the teaching of all aspects of preventive medicine. The scope of knowledge and competence distinctive to preventive medicine includes biostatistics, epidemiology, administration, environmental and occupational health, the application of social and behavioral factors in health and disease, and primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention measures within clinical medicine. ATPM was founded in 1942 with three basic objectives: (1) advancing medical education; (2) developing instruction, scientific skills and knowledge in preventive medicine; and (3) exchanging experience and ideas among its members. Association of Teachers of Preventive Medicine 1015 15th Street, N.W. Suite 405 Washington, DC 20005 (202) 682-1698 Association of University Environmental Health/Sciences CentersThe Association of University Environmental Health/Sciences Centers (AUEHSC) provides a forum for all of the university-based environmental health science centers supported by the National Institute of Environmental Health. The AUEHSC enables members to exchange information, work in collaboration on projects, and promote cooperation among centers. Association of University Environmental Health/Science Centers Mount Sinai School of Medicine One Gustave L. Levey Place New York, NY 10029 (212) 241-6173 Center for Safety in the ArtsThe Center for Safety in the Arts (CSA) seeks to gather and disseminate information about health hazards encountered by artists, craftsmen, teachers, children, and others working with art materials. The Center provides on-site assessments of the health and safety features of facilities used by artists, craftsmen, and students; responds to inquiries concerning art-related health hazards; and conducts consultation programs. CSA now offers extensive information through a gopher. To tap into gopher to tmn.com, choose the Arts Wire option, followed by the Center for Safety in the Arts options. Center for Safety in the Arts 5 Beekman Street New York, NY 10038 (212) 227-6220 Committees on Occupational Safety and HealthThe Committees on Occupational Safety and Health are non-profit coalitions of local unions and individual workers, physicians, lawyers, and other health safety activists dedicated to the right of each worker to a safe and healthy job. Committees throughout the states provide health and safety training, technical assistance, consultations and on-site evaluations, and contract language assistance. Committees on Occupational Safety and Health 275 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10001 (212) 627-3900 International Commission on Occupational HealthThe International Commission on Occupational Health (ICOH) was founded in 1906 to study new facts in the field of occupational health, to draw the attention of all responsible to the results of study and investigation in occupational health, and to organize meetings on national and international problems in this field. The ICOH has established 26 different scientific committees including a Scientific Committee on Nursing that focus on specific occupational health problems and issues. International Commission on Occupational Health Department of Community, Occupational, and Family Medicine National University Hospital Lower Kent Ridge Road 0511 Singapore International Council of NursesThe International Council of Nurses (ICN) was founded in 1899 as an multinational nurses' association. The ICN provides a medium through which members can work together in promoting the health of people and the care of the sick across countries. The objectives of ICN are to improve the standards and status of nursing, promote the development of strong national nurses' associations, and serve as the authoritative voice for nurses and the nursing profession worldwide. International Council of Nurses 1 place Jean-Marteau CH-12101 Geneva, Switzerland (22) 731-2960 MotherRisk ProgramThe MotherRisk Program will counsel callers about the safety of an exposure to drugs, chemicals, or radiation during pregnancy or breastfeeding. The team of physicians and information specialists gives advice on whether medications, X-rays, or chemicals in the work environment will harm the developing fetus or breast-fed baby. MotherRisk Program Hospital for Sick Children 555 University Avenue Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G1X8 (416) 813-6780 National Association of Hispanic NursesThe National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) was founded in 1976 for nurses on all educational levels from all Hispanic subgroups and non-Hispanic nurses concerned about the health delivery needs of the Hispanic community and nursing students. NAHN seeks to serve the nursing and health care delivery needs of the Hispanic community and the professional needs of Hispanic nurses. The association also provides forums for Hispanic nurses to analyze, research, and evaluate the health care needs of Hispanic communities and then disseminates findings of that research to local, state, and federal agencies in order to affect policy-making and resource allocation. National Association of Hispanic Nurses 1501 16th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20036 (202) 387-2477 National Association of School NursesThe National Association of School Nurses (NASN) is made up of school nurses throughout the country who conduct comprehensive school health programs in public and private schools. The objectives of the NASN are to provide national leadership in the promotion of health services for schoolchildren; to promote school health interests to the nursing and health community and the public; and to monitor legislation pertaining to school nursing. The NASN also provides continuing education programs at the national level and assistance to states for program implementation. NASN also operates the National Board for Certification of School Nurses and certifies school nurses. Besides establishing several workshops and grants for studying children, drug abuse, the female body, and skin care, NASN bestows the annual School Nurse of the Year and Lillian Wald Research Awards. National Association of School Nurses Lamplighter Lane P.O. Box 1300 Scarborough, ME 04070 (207) 883-2117 National Black Nurses AssociationThe National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) functions as a professional support group and as an advocacy group for the black community and their health care. NBNA recruits and assists blacks interested in pursing nursing as a career and presents scholarships to student nurses who have excelled in the field. National Black Nurses Association 1012 10th Street N.W. Washington, DC 20001-4492 (202) 393-6870 National Council of State Boards of NursingThe National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) was founded in 1978 as the national council for all state boards of nursing. The NCSBN seeks to assist member boards in administrating the National Council Licensure Examinations for Registered Nurses and Practical Nurses and works to insure relevancy of the exams to current nursing practice. The council also aids individual boards in the collection and analysis of information pertaining to the licensure and discipline of nurses. The NCSBN also provides consultative services, conducts research, and sponsors educational programs. National Council of State Boards of Nursing 676 N. St. Clair, Suite 550 Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 787-6555 National Environmental Health AssociationThe National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) is a professional society of persons engaged in environmental health and protection for governmental agencies, public health and environmental protection agencies, industry, colleges, and universities. NEHA also conducts national professional registration programs and offers continuing education opportunities for interested professionals. National Environmental Health Association 720 S. Colorado Blvd. Suite 970, S. Tower Denver, CO 80222 (301) 756-9090 National League for NursingThe National League for Nursing (NLN) was established in 1952 for individuals and leaders in nursing and other health professions interested in solving health care problems. The NLN works to assess nursing needs, improve organized nursing services and nursing education, foster collaboration between nursing and other health and community services, provide tests used in the selection of applicants to schools of nursing, and prepare tests used in evaluating nursing student progress and nursing service test. On a national level, the NLN accredits nursing education programs and community health agencies while collecting and disseminating data on nursing services and education. National League for Nursing 350 Hudson Street New York, NY 10014 (800) 669-1656 National Student Nurses' AssociationThe National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA) comprises students currently enrolled in state-approved nursing schools for the preparation of becoming registered nurses. NSNA seeks to aid in the development of the individual nursing student and urges students, as future health professionals, to be aware of and to contribute to improving the health care of all people. NSNA also encourages programs and activities in state groups concerning nursing, health, and the community. National Student Nurses' Association 555 W. 57th Street Suite 1327 New York, NY 10019 (212) 581-2211 Nurses Educational FundsThe Nurses Educational Funds (NEF) seeks to establish, maintain, and administer funds to provide financial assistance to registered nurses studying for advanced degrees. The NEF also helps formulate policies for the administration of such funds while collecting and managing all funds contributed to it. Nurses Educational Funds 555 W. 57th Street, 13th Floor New York, NY 10019 (212) 582-8820 Pesticide Education CenterFounded in 1933 to educate the public about the hazards and health effects of pesticides, the Pesticide Education Center works with community groups, workers, individuals, and others harmed by or concerned about risks to their health from exposure to pesticides used in agriculture, the home and garden, and other environmental and industrial uses. Its goal is to provide critical information about pesticides so that the public can make more informed decisions and choices. The PEC provides information, curricular materials, and help with seminars and workshops on a nationwide basis. Pesticide Education Center P.O. Box 420870 San Francisco, CA 94142-0870 (415) 391-8511 Sigma Theta Tau InternationalSigma Theta Tau International (STTI) was founded in 1822 as a honorary society for nurses. STTI provides members with the opportunity to access information through their libraries, references, and databases, while also recognizing excellence in the field of nursing with awards and grants for research. STTI seeks to promote the profession of nursing as leaders, advocates, and pertinent players in the care of the individual and community's health. Sigma Theta Tau International 550 W. North Street Indianapolis, IN 46202 (317) 634-8171 Society for Occupational and Environmental HealthThe Society for Occupational and Environmental Health (SOEH) includes scientists, academicians, and industry and labor representatives who seek to improve the quality of both working and living places by operating as a neutral forum for conferences involving all aspects of occupational and environmental health. SOEH's activities include studying specific categories of hazards, as well as developing methods for assessment of health effects and diseases associated with particular jobs. Society for Occupational and Environmental Health 6728 Old McLean Village Drive McLean, VA 22101 (703) 556-9222 Teratogen Exposure Registry and SurveillanceThe Teratogen Exposure Registry and Surveillance (TERAS) is a network of geneticists and pathologists studying human embryos and fetuses exposed to teratogens. TERAS maintains information networks for consultation and evaluations. Teratogen Exposure Registry and Surveillance Department of Pathology Brigham and Women's Hospital 75 Francis Street Boston, MA (617) 732-6507 World Watch InstituteThe WorldWatch Institute is a research organization that aims to encourage a reflective and deliberate approach to global problem-solving. The Institute seeks to anticipate global problems and social trends and to focus attention on emerging global issues, including population growth, family planning, environmental degradation, and renewable energy options. What federal agency is involved with the environment?The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for the protection of human health and the environment.
What are the six US federal agencies that enforce US environmental policies?The federal agencies which implement and enforce US environmental laws are the:. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ... . Department of the Interior. ... . Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps). ... . National Marine Fisheries Service. ... . Department of Justice (DOJ). ... . Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.. What agency is responsible for environmental protection?The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a U.S. government agency responsible for protecting human and environmental health.
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