National Institute of Health

 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

 

The Internet Drug Index lists drugs by generic, trade name, or manufacturer.

 

Minnesota Department of Health provides information regarding patients in Minnesota. 

 

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides information on safety, products, and other wellness information.

 

The Food and Drug Administration provides safety information on prescription drugs and other medical devices.

  

These resources provide useful information regarding vehicle insurance, safety and other consumer information:

 

Federal Trade Commission Web site provides useful consumer information on purchasing, leasing, or renting vehicles.

 

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety provides injury, collision & theft loss information on recent vehicle models and information on motorcycle accidents.

 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website provides information on traffic safety, product recalls, vehicles, and legal/regulatory information.

 

The Insurance Information Institute answers consumers’ insurance questions.

 

Consumer Product Safety Commission’s website notifies consumers about product recalls and safety news, and provides information on how to report an unsafe product.

 

AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety provides traffic safety news, driver education videos, and resources for drivers of all ages.

 

The Kelley Blue Book provides information on what the fair market value is to replace a damaged vehicle.

 

Advocates for Highway Safety is an alliance of consumer, health and safety, and insurance groups working together to make America’s roads safer.

 

Minnesota Department of Transportation

 

Minnesota Department of Public Safety

The Brain Injury Association of America provides information, education, and support to help traumatic brain injury victims and their families.

 

The Brain Trauma Foundation provides information and guidelines to health care professionals on post-impact treatment of brain injuries especially in the acute phase following injury.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACRO - Aircraft Crashes Record Office 

 

 

AirSafe.com

 

Aviation Safety Network

 

JACDEC - Jet Airliner Crash Data Evaluation Center 

 

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources offers several informative resources on boating and water recreation regulations, including the following materials:

 

A legal measure that went into effect in 2005, requires children under age ten to wear a life jacket when aboard watercraft in Minnesota when the craft is under way (not tied up at a dock or permanent mooring).

 

 

The official online boating safety course of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Taking this safe boating course will allow you to get your Minnesota boater education certificate online.

 

Boating Guide

 

Personal watercraft laws for Minnesota

 

Boating rules for the Lower St. Croix National Scenic Riverway

 

Inland waterway markers 

 

Local surface use regulations

Initiating local surface use zoning

 

 

Watercraft registration & fees

Temporary structures, docks and buoys

 

 

 

The U.S. Coast Guard offers several informative resources on how to prevent boating accidents, injuries and fatalities, including the following safety tips and other resources:

 

 

 

 

 

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has several informative resources relating to bicycling safety, including:

 

This site will provide you with information and resources to help you make your bicycle trip a safe, efficient and enjoyable one.

 

 

 

 

 

Children’s Bicycle Safety

 

 

 

Easy Steps to Properly Fit a Bicycle Helmet