The CDC is dedicated to promoting health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. This website contains information for a variety of health topics .The information specifically related to physical activity includes wellness program ideas to engage employees in physical activity, resources for health professionals, US statistics, and state directories of physical activity and educational information for children. Other helpful inks to national organizations involved in physical activity campaigns can also be found on this site.

Cancer Prevention

National Cancer Institute - www.Cancer.gov

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a component of the National Institutes of Health. The NCI is the Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research and training. This site contains prevention information for the public and research information for health professionals. Specific information for all types of cancer can be found on this site along with clinic trials and other cancer statistics.

American Cancer Society - www.Cancer.org

 The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. This site provides more information for the public with listings and links to local community events, preventive information and information about current news topics.