Located in Bethesda, Maryland, the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) is committed to supporting clinical and basic research which "establishes a scientific basis for the care of individuals across the life span." Started in 1986, the NINR has contributed to the body of knowledge surrounding such important health care issues as the treatment of chronic illnesses (such as cancer), the quality and cost effectiveness of care, and health promotion and disease prevention. First-time visitors will want to start by looking over the section of the site that describes the organization's mission statement, its strategic plan, and a historical sketch of the group. As may be expected, health care professionals and others will want to take a look at the extensive archive of publications, which ranges from executive summaries on pregnancy outcomes in minority populations to pieces such as, Advance Care Planning: Preferences for Care at the End of Life.