The Commonwealth Fund

The Commonwealth Fund is a private foundation that aims to promote a high performing health care system that achieves better access, improved quality, and greater efficiency in its delivery and administration. This is a great site to learn more about grants, programs and innovative research the Fund is currently supporting to improve health care practice and policy in the United States and around the globe.

Health Care for America Now 

Health Care for America Now (HCAN) is a national grassroots campaign working towards quality, affordable health care for all. HCAN brings together community organizers, nurses, doctors, small business owners, faith-based groups, and others who are looking for a solution to our nation’s health care problems. This is an excellent site to get involved and learn about ongoing efforts to reform America’s health care system.

Alliance for the Healthiest Nation

The Alliance for the Healthiest Nation involves local, state and national groups who are working together to build an integrated health system where everyone can achieve optimal health. Some of the groups that have joined this movement include the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Association of County and City Health Officials, and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials. The Alliance site provides a great resource for those looking to make a difference by becoming a partner or an advocate in their local communities.

Partnership for Prevention

The Partnership for Prevention is made up of business, nonprofit and government entities that are committed to advancing policies and practices that improve the health of all Americans. Through its research, outreach and programs, the Partnership for Prevention advocates for policy change and increased promotion of new prevention practices. For those looking to learn more about the importance of prevention and its role in national health reform, the Partnership for Prevention offers an excellent guide to ongoing efforts.

The Prevention Institute

The Prevention Institute was founded to address a wide range of complex health and social issues in our communities. The organization believes that by connecting stakeholders and other disciplines, like public health, education, urban planning, and social work, we can create conditions to foster healthier communities. The Prevention Institute website offers strategies and innovative approaches that can improve prevention efforts and strengthen communities. 

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Commission to Build a Healthier America

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Commission to Build a Healthier America is a national, independent, non-partisan group of leaders who are working together to raise the visibility of the many environmental factors that shape our health. The Commission provides an excellent website to learn more about the many factors that influence and drive our health. 

Trust for America’s Health

The Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) is an organization dedicated to saving lives by protecting the health of all communities. Through its focus on prevention, protection and communities, TFAH is working with various groups to make disease prevention a top national priority. TFAH’s website provides a great resource for those interested in taking action and becoming advocates for healthier communities all across America. 

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

The U.S Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is an independent panel of experts in primary care and prevention that reviews effectiveness and develops recommendations for clinical preventive services. The USPSTF is a terrific website to learn more about ongoing research in the area of prevention.

For further information you can also visit the United States Task Force on Community Preventive Services http://www.thecommunityguide.org/.

WHO Commission on Social Determinants of Health

The Commission on Social Determinants of Health (CSDH) supports countries and global health partners in addressing the social factors that influence health inequities. The Commission focuses specifically on the social determinants of health that are known to be among the causes of poor health and inequality around the world. Its website provides important tools to learn more about ongoing research, partnerships and advocacy to improve public health globally.