Health is the state of being hale, sound, or whole, in body, mind, or soul; especially, the state of being free from physical disease or pain. This category deals with any health services representing the State of California such as disability resources, alternative medicine, emergencies, eye care, fitness, dentists, geriatrics, doctors, and hospitals.
Subcategories 27
Related categories 3
Sites 16
- California Academy of Audiology Fostering the growth, development, recognition, and status of the profession of audiology and its members. Events, legislation, resources, and member office locator.
- Cal-OSHA Reporter Weekly publication on issues relating to occupational health and safety. Includes searchable archives.
- Medi-Cal Self-serve site sponsored by the California Department of Health Services offering password-protected access to program information, publications, and updates.
- California Registry A free service offered to seniors or their family members to assist them in locating senior housing throughout the state.
- California Adolescent Health Collaborative 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.
- Health Officers Association of California - HOAC Representing physician health officers in California's county and city health departments. Links to departments, information on programs.
- California Primary Care Association 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.
- La Leche League of Northern California and Hawaii Providing information, support, encouragement and education to women who want to breastfeed. Meeting times, dates and location and leader information.
- The California Patient's Guide This guide is intended to inform patients of their rights to receive quality health care and what steps to take if they encounter problems.
- Health Consumer Alliance Provides information to consumers and advocates about access to health care for low-income consumers, including consumer education materials in 13 languages.
- California Department of Public Health Describes programs and services, provides information on health, certificates and licences, and offers access to resources, statistics, surveys, informatics, GIS, and health indicators.
- California Rural Indian Health Board Offers planning, advocacy, funding, training, technical assistance, and education pertaining to Indian health care issues.
- California Association of Health Plans Information on health care legislation, research, policies and industry organizations. Assists consumers in finding and choosing health plans.
- California Autism Foundation Non-profit seeking to maximize independence, productivity and fulfillment for people with autism. Operates the ABC School and several group homes.
- California Department of Developmental Services Provides services and support to individuals with developmental disabilities, including mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Includes directory of regional centers.
- The California Smokers' Helpline 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.