Publications

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Resource Materials

Bring Your Brave Campaign: Bring Your Brave Campaign; This Center for Disease Control and Prevention campaign provides information about breast cancer to women younger than age 45 by sharing real stories about young women whose lives have been affected by breast cancer.
CDC National Office of Public Health Genomics: cdc.gov/genomics
This site provides visitors with information about human genetic discoveries and how they can be used to improve health and prevent disease. This site also includes links to genomics programs in other states.
CDC National Division of Cancer Prevention and Control: cdc.gov/cancer This site provides visitors with information about cancer prevention and control, including information on: preventing cancer, data and statistics, survivors and caregivers, and policies and practices.
Inside Knowledge - Get the Facts About Gynecologic Cancer: cdc.gov/cancer/knowledge
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Inside Knowledge campaign raises awareness of the five main types of gynecologic cancer: cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar. Inside Knowledge encourages women to pay attention to their bodies, so they can recognize any warning signs and seek medical care.

GeneReviews: genereviews.org
This site provides comprehensive information about genetic conditions, national and international genetic clinics, and genetic testing laboratories.
Genetic Alliance: geneticalliance.org
Site links to support groups for genetic conditions and other information about specific genetic conditions.
Genetics and Public Policy Center: dnapolicy.org
Site links to Center which works to help policy leaders, decision makers, and the public better understand the rapidly evolving field of human genetics and its application to healthcare.
National Human Genome Research Institute: genome.gov
This site provides a wealth of information about research, clinical care, and education related to the Human Genome Project, including information on ethical, legal, and social issues.

GeneForum: geneforum.org
This site is devoted to informing the public about current and emerging genetic policy issues, fostering public dialogue, and promoting public participation in genetic policy development.
Western States Genetics Services Collaborative: westernstatesgenetics.org
This site offers information regarding the collaboration among Alaska, California, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington on a federally funded multi-state project that seeks to coordinate and increase access to genetic services.