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Nursing Health, & Environment: Strengthening the Relationship to Improve the Public's Health
WEST VIRGINIA
Charleston
West Virginia Poison Center
Emergency (800) 642-3625 (In-state)
(304) 348-4211
WYOMING
Omaha (Nebraska)
The Poison Center
Emergency (402) 390-5555
(800) 955-9199 (NE and WY only)
American Board for Occupational Health Nurses
The 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 Society
The 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 Gynecologists
The 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