Databases
Use the NPIN databases to locate HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STDs, and TB information and services locally or nationally.
About the Databases
- Organizations
- Materials
- News
- Conferences
- Funding
Submitting to or Updating the Databases
Searching the Databases
Getting Help with the Databases
Database Disclaimer
This database contains descriptions of more than 14,000 national, state, or city organizations that provide resources and services related to HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STDs, and TB. Services include case management, counseling and testing, prevention, education and outreach, health care, support services, housing assistance, and legal counseling.
You can locate groups that provide services in languages other than English and groups that target their services to specific audiences (youth, women, etc). While a small number of organizations located outside of the United States are included, the database is primarily a resource for groups in the United States.
The information provided about each organization or agency includes:
- Name, address, and phone number
- Geographical service area
- Hours of service
- Access procedures
- Types of services and audiences served
- Information resources provided
This database is the only one of its kind in the United States. Since 1987, staff members have been identifying appropriate organizations and adding them to the database. New organizations are added regularly, and current listings are verified to be sure that the information in the database is as current as possible.
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This database is a unique collection of information about educational materials tailored to a variety of audiences and focusing on the prevention of HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STDs, and TB.
The Materials Database contains bibliographic descriptions, abstracts, and availability information for more than 22,000 items in many formats, including:
- Brochures/pamphlets
- Directories
- Fact sheets
- Manuals and training guides
- Monographs
- Posters
- Reports
- Videotapes
Materials in more than 34 languages are included.
Search for Materials
The Prevention News Update Database contains more than 17,000 abstracts of articles about HIV/AIDS-, Viral Hepatitis-, STD-, and TB-related events in the news; trends in these epidemics; and research findings from major newspapers, wire services, medical journals, and news magazines.
The information provided about each article includes the:
- Title
- Authors
- Source
- Major descriptors
- Abstract
- Accession number for the database record
New articles are abstracted and added to the database daily. The database includes articles from June 1988 to the present.
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This database contains information about conferences, seminars, and many other gatherings of professionals working in HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB prevention, treatment, and support.
Search the database to find international, national, state, or local meetings where professionals gather to share research findings, network, and learn new insights into HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STDs, and TB. These meetings may deal with prevention, treatment, research, or a variety of other topics.
Information provided about each conference includes the:
- Location
- Country
- Dates
- Sponsor
- Contact
- Event type
- Major descriptors
Search for Conferences
This database includes private and government funding opportunities for community-based and HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB service organizations. Included are details about eligibility requirements, application processes, and deadlines.
The Funding Database can be used as a starting point for people seeking financial support for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STDs, and TB education, prevention, social/support services, and information dissemination. We strongly urge users to contact funding organizations directly for additional information.
Search for Funding Opportunities
We invite you to share information about your organization, including its services, educational materials you have produced, funding opportunities sponsored by your organization, and conferences you are planning.
To submit or update your information:
- Contact NPIN and ask to speak to a health information specialist
- E-mail your information to NPIN
- Submit information in written or printed form to:
CDC NPIN Databases
P.O. Box 6003
Rockville, MD 20849-6003
- To add or update your information in the Organizations Database, complete the online form
The databases are organized into sections called fields. For example, Location, Country, and Date are each separate fields. Together, fields make up the full description—or record—of each entry in the database.
When you search a database, a list of search results will display. These results are summaries of all of the database records that match your search criteria. Each search result summary on the list will include the title of the record and a brief description of it. Click on the title of the record to display the full description and other fields for that record.
If you need assistance with any of our databases, call NPIN at 1-800-458-5231, and a Health Information Specialist will assist you.
This information in our databases is made available as a public service. The inclusion of an organization or publication in NPIN's databases does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the CDC National Prevention Information Network.
