Dr. Martin Donohue recently developed a Web site covering public health and social justice, which can be found at http://www.phsj.org or at http://www.publichealthandsocialjustice.org .

According to Dr. Donohue, this website contains articles, slide shows, syllabi, links, and other documents relevant to topics in public health and social justice. References for most of the information contained in the slide shows can be found in the accompanying articles. Presentations will be updated a few times per year.

The site is aimed at students, educators and the general public. It grew out of Dr. Donohue's recognition that medical schools, and even schools of nursing and public health, tend to inadequately address the social, economic, environmental, human rights and cultural contributors to health and disease. Some of the content focuses on the medical humanities and the history of medicine, which are two of his long-standing passions of mine.

Feel free to use information from the articles and slide shows, indeed even the slides themselves, with appropriate citation. It is Dr. Donohue's hope that this information can be disseminated widely, influencing current and future generations of health professionals and others concerned about creating a more just and peaceful world.

He is hoping to add other syllabi and articles from the many talented individuals working in this area. Please e-mail him any articles and/or slide shows you would be willing to share, along with comments, corrections, and suggestions regarding the site content.

Dr. Donohue's goal is to create an online clearinghouse for information and curricular materials re public health and social justice, and eventually to develop an annual, week-long colloquium/training, run by experts in their fields, for health professionals, students, and others interested in becoming social justice advocates.

Dr. Donohue can be reached at martindonohoe@phsj.org with any questions or comments.