CCAC Libraries - Databases A to Z

AIDS ACTION: Founded in 1984, AIDS Action is a national organization that explores all aspects of the HIV epidemic by disseminating information and acting as advocates for those afflicted with HIV/AIDS. Access to public policies, a newsroom, publications and related links is provided at their web site.
AIDSinfo: A division of the Department of Health & Human Services, AIDSinfo is a clearinghouse for current information on clinical trials and experimental treatments. Acess to information about drugs, vaccines, brochures and fact sheets is available at their web site.
AIDS.ORG: Begun in 1993, AIDS.ORG's goal is to prevent the spread of HIV and to improve the lives of AIDS/HIV suffers. Its web site offers access to a data network that deals with treatment information, and a AIDS/HIV glossary and a resource database.
amfAR - The Foundation for AIDS Research: amfAR was founded in 1985 and is dedicated to stopping the worldwide AIDS epidemic. The site provides basic facts about AIDS as well as statistics.
Center for AIDS Prevention Studies: CAPS was established in 1986 to find ways to prevent the spread of HIV infection and its consequences, to train new scientists in AIDS research, to stimulate collaboration among all who deal with AIDS and HIV, and to address ethical issues in HIV research and prevention.
Harvard School of Public Health - AIDS Initiative: The focus of the Institute is on HIV-1 subtype C which is most prevalent in Africa. Until the Institute began its research, little attention had be given to this area of the AIDS epidemic. Access to scientific research, programs, conferences, news and publications are provided at their web site.
HIV InSite: Sponsored by the University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine, this site provides concise, current information on the treatment and prevention of AIDS. Their "Basics" heading answers many common questions in layman's language.
MyOptumHealth.com - AIDS: This site provides information, in layman's terms, in the areas of symptoms, signs & tests, complications, treatment, causes, incidence, risk factors and prevention.
MyOptumHealth.com - HIV/AIDS: Developed by health care professionals, Health A to Z's goal is to educate consumers through the use of online health programs, information and technology. Many of the articles presented at this site are peer reviewed.
National Association of People with AIDS: NAPWA, the oldest national AIDS organization in the United States, is an advocacy organization for all people suffering from AIDS/HIV. A listing of programs, publications and links is provided at their site.
National Pediatrics AIDS Network: Dealing specifically with children and adolescents, NPAN provides information about treatments, clinical trials, services, conferences, publications and educational resources.
National Prevention Information Network: This agency is the premier source for information on HIV/AIDS, Sexually transmitted diseases and tuberculosis. It is active in all areas of production and distribution to organizations and individuals working in these disease fields.
Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force: Founded in 1985, the PATF is dedicated to preventing the spread of AIDS and empowering the lives of those that have contracted the disease through education programs and services.
Southwestern Pennsylvania AIDS Planning Coalition: SWPAPC serves as a regional network of organizations and individuals whose goal is to support the prevention of HIV and AIDS, and the care services that treat the disease. The input of those affected by AIDS/HIV is encouraged and valued by the coalition.
UNAIDS: Sponsored by the United Nations, UNAIDS leads the global action in efforts to prevent the transmission of HIV and to provide care and support for those suffering from AIDS/HIV infection. Their web site has its own search engine, and provides access to events, resources and current news items.