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Data Library: Data from Non-profit Organizations
Center for
Health Statistics (Texas Department of State Health Services)
"The Center for Health Statistics is THE SOURCE for timely, accurate
and useful Health Information in Texas. We do this by: Coordinating, integrating,
and providing access; Adopting standards for collection and dissemination;
Providing guidance and education; and Conducting analysis and interpretation,
while protecting the privacy of the citizens of Texas. "
Direct
Links to Health-Related Data (Texas Department of State Health Services)
"This website offers a comprehensive catalogue of health data sets
and databases, maintained by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
It is a searchable, web-based resource for all data users. Information
will be updated regularly."
Texas
Health Care Information Council (Texas Department of State Health
Services)
"The Texas Health Care Information Council (THCIC) was created by
the 74th Texas Legislature in 1995, and operates under the umbrella of
the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. THCIC's primary purpose
is to provide data that will enable Texas consumers and health plan purchasers
to make informed health care decisions. The Council's charge is to collect
data and report on the quality performance of health maintenance organizations
operating in Texas and hospitals."
Federal
Sources of Data
This site is a laundry list of data that comes from the federal government.
Many of the resources are listed throughout CHARTing, but you may need
data that is only at the state level and, consequently, most likely not
on CHARTing.
National Institutes of
Health
Healthy People
2010
Office
of the Surgeon General
Health
Policy Studies for Texas (Urban Institute )
The
Power of Proof (Tobacco Technical Assistance Consortium)
This site provides a manual for evaluating your program. While it is designed
for tobacco-related programs, you can certainly use this for other types
of interventions. Covers:
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