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California Department of Public Health - http://www.cdph.ca.gov/
Describes programs and services, provides information on health, certificates and licences, and offers access to resources, statistics, surveys, informatics, GIS, and health indicators. |
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Medical Board of California - http://www.medbd.ca.gov/
State agency that licenses medical doctors and investigates complaints. Allows for search of licensed physicians. |
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The California Smokers' Helpline - http://www.californiasmokershelpline.org/
An online and telephone program to help people kick the habit. Offers a guide and plan for quitting, links to local resources, and telephone counseling. |
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Managed Risk Medical Insurance Board - http://www.mrmib.ca.gov/
Part of the California Health and Human Services Agency; advises the Governor and the Legislature on strategies for reducing the number of uninsured persons in the state. Includes reports and public program details. |
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Medi-Cal - http://www.medi-cal.ca.gov/
Self-serve site sponsored by the California Department of Health Services offering password-protected access to program information, publications, and updates. |
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Health Consumer Alliance - http://www.healthconsumer.org
Provides information to consumers and advocates about access to health care for low-income consumers, including consumer education materials in 13 languages. |
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California Indoor Air Quality Program - http://www.cal-iaq.org/
Purpose is to support research, conduct surveys and suggest ways to control indoor pollution. Part of California's Department of Health. Page includes list of events, projects, and relevant legislation. |
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California Primary Care Association - http://www.cpca.org
Represents about 600 not-for-profit community clinics and health centers in California who provide comprehensive, health care services primarily to low-income and uninsured Californians. |
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The California Patient's Guide - http://www.calpatientguide.org/
This guide is intended to inform patients of their rights to receive quality health care and what steps to take if they encounter problems. |
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California Department of Developmental Services - http://www.dds.cahwnet.gov/
Provides services and support to individuals with developmental disabilities, including mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Includes directory of regional centers. |
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California Rural Indian Health Board - http://www.crihb.org/
Offers planning, advocacy, funding, training, technical assistance, and education pertaining to Indian health care issues. |
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California Adolescent Health Collaborative - http://www.californiateenhealth.org/
Provides a view of important teen health issues in California. Promotes strategies for addressing these issues that emphasize positive youth development and cross disciplinary boundaries. |
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California Association of Health Plans - http://www.calhealthplans.com/
Information on health care legislation, research, policies and industry organizations. Assists consumers in finding and choosing health plans. |
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California Registry - http://www.calregistry.com/
A free service offered to seniors or their family members to assist them in locating senior housing throughout the state. |
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Cal-OSHA Reporter - http://www.cal-osha.com/
Weekly publication on issues relating to occupational health and safety. Includes searchable archives. |
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California Academy of Audiology - http://www.caaud.org
Fostering the growth, development, recognition, and status of the profession of audiology and its members. Events, legislation, resources, and member office locator. |
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Health Officers Association of California - HOAC - http://www.calhealthofficers.org/
Representing physician health officers in California's county and city health departments. Links to departments, information on programs. |
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La Leche League of Northern California and Hawaii - http://www.lllnorcal.org/
Providing information, support, encouragement and education to women who want to breastfeed. Meeting times, dates and location and leader information. |
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Big A Drug Stores - http://www.bigadrug.com/
A small chain of pharmacies located through out the state. Drug Barn's in Sunnyvale and Colma and Drug Fair in Fresno, Big A Drug Stores in Long Beach and South Gate, and Camelot Drug in Lomita. |