Click on any subject below to access a list of websites on that topic. Websites are grouped by the following topic areas: |
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GENERAL HEALTH WEBSITES |
www.noah-health.org
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www.healthfinder.gov
The site offers an Alphabetical list of resources, toll free numbers by health topic and clinical and non-clinical subject areas. |
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www.healthgate.com
Search MEDLINE, CANCERLIT and MDX Family Health Library for free. Also good information about herbs roots and supplements. |
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A good beginning web site for those new to the Internet. Explains Search Engines, Newsgroups, Mailing Lists, etc.. Also contains a variety of health related web sites available over the Internet. www.silcom.com/~noster/wcindex.html |
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www.mayoclinic.org
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www.medhelp.org
Has a large consumer health library, a place to post questions to health care professionals and a place to interact with patients. |
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www.nlm.nih.gov/hinfo.html
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http://health.nih.gov/
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CANCER RELATED WEBSITES |
| www.cancer.org |
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www.asco.org
Good source of clinical cancer information. Also helps in locating an oncologist. |
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http://www.cancerbacup.org.uk
UK's leading cancer information service. Very comprehensive. |
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www.cancercare.org |
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www.cancerfacts.com
Interactive website that provides users with educational materials tailored to their own medical situation. Services include online support groups and peer matching for patients. |
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http://www.cancerindex.org/
Internet resource of over 1000 links to cancer family of websites, including resources for rare cancers. |
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www.cancerlinks.org
Compiled by a UCSF patient, Alexandra Andrews. |
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http://www.cancer.gov/cancer_information/
Contains information on screening, detection and treatment of cancers and clinical trials. |
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http://www.preventcancer.org/ |
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http://cancer.ucsf.edu/crc
Cancer Resource Center programs and services, support groups, events calendar, and health information. |
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www.cancersupportivecare.com |
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National Cancer Institute provides a nationwide telephone service for cancer patients and their families and friends, the public, and healthcare professionals that answers questions and sends booklets about cancer. This website also offers up-to-date information on cancer clinical trials.
Website: www.cancer.gov
NCI also offers CancerFax, which provides treatment summaries, with current data on prognosis, relevant staging and histologic classifications, news and announcements of important cancer related issues 1.301.402.5874 (from fax handset).
To get the CancerNet contents list from E-mail, send an E-mail message that says "help" in the body of the message. cancernet@icicc.nci.nih.gov |
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http://canceradvocacy.org |
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www.nccn.org
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oncolink.upenn.edu
Excellent oncology resource from the University of Pennsylvania. Includes a keyword search engine, psychosocial support, clinical trials, publications, peer-reviewed information, mailing lists, newsgroups and frequently asked questions. |
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www.yourcancerrisk.harvard.edu
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ALTERNATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE |
| www.alternativedr.com |
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www.altmedicine.com |
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www.alternativemedicine.com |
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www.commonweal.org |
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www.consumerlab.com
Evaluates quality of over the counter supplements |
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www.healthy.net |
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www.ralphmoss.com |
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nccam.nih.gov |
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www.quackwatch.com
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BENEFITS AND HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION |
This Web site is a free public service for California Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and friends. It provides information about the Medicare program in California, as well as the options for covering health costs not paid for by Medicare.
http://www.calmedicare.org/ |
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This site will give you the information you need to make your best Medicare choice right now and help you understand the historic changes coming soon to Medicare.
http://www.CalMedicareOptions.org/ |
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www.healthinsuranceinfo.net
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www.mrmib.ca.gov/
MRMIB is dedicated to improving the health of Californians by increasing access to affordable, comprehensive and quality health care coverage. |
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BEAUTY & BODY IMAGE |
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Bridges to Beauty specializes in giving women diagnosed with cancer answers in regards to beauty, diet and health issues they may face on their journey through this disease.
www.bridges2beauty.net |
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CAREGIVERS |
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www.caregiver.org |
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CLINICAL TRIALS |
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www.centerwatch.com |
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www.clinicaltrials.gov |
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www.emergingmed.com
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www.clinicaltrials.org
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cancertrials.nci.nih.gov |
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cancercenter.stanford.edu/clinicaltrials
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http://128.218.158.34:8000/trials |
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DRUGS |
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www.druginfonet.com |
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| www.chemocare.com |
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themedicineprogram.com
Free prescription medicine to those who qualify. |
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www.rxlist.com |
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www.fda.gov/cder/cancer
Information on adverse reactions to drug therapy 1.800.FDA.1078 |
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END OF LIFE CARE AND BEREAVEMENT |
griefnet.org
Interactive site offering support groups, a library, links to emergency services and more. |
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Growth House, Inc., is a resource for life-threatening illness and end of life care. Their mission is to improve the quality of compassionate care for people who are dying through public education and global professional collaboration. Their search engine gives you access to the a collection of reviewed resources for end-of-life care.
Search Engine, Courtesy of Growth House
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Web Sites and Books by category |
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HOSPICE |
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For more information call 707.961.4651 |
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http://www.caringinfo.org/ |
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www.nhpco.org
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| www.hospicecare.com |
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LYMPHEDEMA |
Publishes quarterly Newsletters, provides , presents a biennial national conference on lymphedema and offers educational materials for purchase.
Email: nln@lymphnet.org or Website: http://www.lymphnet.org |
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NUTRITION |
The Cancer Resource Centers of Mendocino County have many brochures and books available on healthy eating through treatment, dietary supplements, and recipes. Please contact us if you have any questions. |
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www.eatright.org
As the nation's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, the ADA serves the public by promoting optimal nutrition, health and well-being. Our Web site offers an updated search engine to help you locate the wealth of timely, science-based food and nutrition information you can trust. |
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www.aicr.org
The American Institute for Cancer Research is the cancer charity that fosters research on diet and cancer prevention and educates the public about the results. Research articles and recipes available. |
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www.informedeating.org
Non-profit educating people about plant-based eating. |
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dietary-supplements.info.nih.gov
Comprehensive information on dietary supplements. |
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www.thewellnesscommunity.org
Resources and information on foods and general nutrition information for during and after treatment. Recipes for savory dishes packed with nutrients are also available. |
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OSTOMY |
www.uoa.org
Provides information on events, conferences, pamphlets and books. Also, information on children's ostomy. |
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PAIN |
www.partnersagainstpain.com
Information, articles, and pain assessment tools. |
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http://www.painfoundation.org/
Has chat room and message boards for pain sufferers, along with eAsk the Experts.
PainAid has message boards that cover nearly all of the most common concerns pain patients face. |
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PATIENT ADVOCATE |
http://www.patientadvocate.org/
National non-profit organization that serves as an active liaison between the patient and their insurer, employer and/or creditors to resolve insurance, job retention and/or debt crisis matters relative to their diagnosis through case managers, doctors and attorneys. Patient Advocate Foundation seeks to safeguard patients through effective mediation assuring access to care, maintenance of employment and preservation of their financial stability. |
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RARE DISORDERS |
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http://www.rarediseases.org/ |
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| SECOND OPINION SERVICES |
http://thesecondopinion.org
The second opinion, provided by the Regional Cancer Foundation, is a 501©3 non-profit organization serving the community since 1974. The mission of the second opinion is to provide multidisciplinary second opinions to adults in California who have been diagnosed with new or recurring cancer. Services are free of charge, provided by volunteer physicians and specialists. Doctors looking to volunteer should contact The Second Opinion directly. |
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STATISTICS |
My life has recently intersected, in a most personal way, two of Mark Twain's famous quips. One I shall defer to the end of this essay. The other (sometimes attributed to Disraeli), identifies three species of mendacity, each worse than the one before - lies, damned lies, and statistics.
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http://www.cancer.org/docroot/stt/stt_0.asp
Cancer occurrence, including the number of deaths, cases, and how long people survive after diagnosis |
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http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/npcr
Includes state and national statistics |
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http://www3.cancer.gov/atlasplus
Cancer mortality Atlas |
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http://seer.cancer.gov/
Surveillance, epidemiology, and end results |
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http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/cancer.htm |
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Cancer Registry |
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SUPPORTIVE CARE/BULLETIN BOARDS/LISTSERVS |
www.acor.org
Cancer specific online support groups and list serves |
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www.cancercare.org |
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www.cancersupportivecare.com |
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www.chemobuddies.com |
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www.blochcancer.org |
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www.vitaloptions.org |
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UROLOGY |
www.afud.org
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WILLS AND ESTATE PLANNING |
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www.nolo.com/encyclopedia/ep_ency.html |
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http://www.finalchoices.org/ccccchcf_polst_form.htm
Similar to an Advance Directive or a "Do Not Resucitate" order, POLST stands for "Physician Ordered Life Sustaining Treatment" and is a form for you to share in more detail your wishes for end-of-life treatment. The form is becoming standard nationally. |
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COUNTY WIDE RESOURCES |
Alliance for Rural Community Health (ARCH) provides policy, collaboration, project management and technology support services to Community Health Centers in Northern California. Our service area covers 3,500 square miles, serving rural and geographically isolated communities in Lake, Mendocino and Sonoma Counties.
http://www.ruralcommunityhealth.org/ |
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13500 Airport Road, Boonville, California 95415
Phone: (707) 895-3477 Fax: (707) 895-2035
www.avhc.org |
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Frank R. Howard Memorial Hospital is managed locally by a team of caring people dedicated to providing professional health care services to the community in which they live. The hospital is also a member of Adventist Health a network of hospitals and healthcare organizations operating in California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington.
http://www.howardhospital.com |
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51 Branscomb Road, Laytonville, California 95454
Phone: (707) 984-6999 Fax: (707) 984-6990
www.longvalley.org |
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120 W. Fir Street, Fort Bragg, California 95437
Phone: (707) 964-1251 Fax: (707) 961-2469
www.mendocinocoastclinics.org |
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Mendocino Coast District Hospital is a JCAHO accredited medical facility serving a district which encompasses the coastal corridor from Elk to Westport in Mendocino County, California. M.C.D.H. is the "sole provider" of hospital services for the region, providing emergency and primary care, and assisting with preventive and rehabilitation services.
http://www.mcdh.org/ |
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333 Laws Avenue, Ukiah, California 95482
Phone: (707) 468-1010 Fax: (707) 468-0174
www.mchcinc.org |
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In partnership with the community, their mission is to safeguard and promote the health and wellness of the people of Mendocino County.
http://www.co.mendocino.ca.us/ph/ |
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http://www.mcdss.org/ |
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Home Care & Hospice Services - Mendocino County is a home health agency that provides skilled services to patients in the comfort and privacy of their own homes. We have carefully selected our home health specialists for their high professional standards, skills and outstanding personal qualities.
1 Madrone Street, Willits, California 95482
Phone: (800) 606-9596 or (707) 459-1818
http://www.howardhospital.com/H&H.htm |
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10175 Main Street, Potter Valley, California 95469
Phone: (707) 743-1188 Fax (707) 743-1192
Website under construction |
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46900 Ocean Drive, Gualala, California 95445
Phone: (707) 884-4005 Fax: (707) 884-9728
www.rcms-healthcare.org |
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Ukiah Valley Medical Center (UVMC) is a 78-bed, not-for-profit hospital. It currently operates with 24-hour emergency and acute care services at 275 Hospital Drive. Our facilities include obstetrical services, in-house pharmacy, and conference rooms. UVMC campus includes a few outlying building around the hospital such as the Mammography Department which is conveniently located behind the hospital at 415 Hospital Drive. Ukiah Valley Medical Center is affiliated with other Adventist Health hospitals through out the west coast.
http://www.uvmc.org/ |
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REGIONAL RESOURCES |
The Breast Cancer Early Detection Program (BCEDP) has a new name -- Cancer Detection Programs: Every Woman Counts -- as well as new services. The program now gives low-income women access to screening and diagnostic services for cervical cancer as well as for breast cancer.
http://www.nccc.org/breast_cancer_early_detection.html |
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Sutter Lakeside Hospital, located in Northern California's Lake County, is an affiliate of Sutter Health.
They are community based and not-for-profit.
http://www.sutterlake.org/ |
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STATE RESOURCES |
The California Health Collaborative (Collaborative) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) health organization committed to enhancing the quality of life and health of the people of California, particularly the underserved.
http://www.healthcollaborative.org/ |
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The California HealthCare Foundation, based in Oakland, is an independent philanthropy committed to improving California's health care delivery and financing systems. Formed in 1996, our goal is to ensure that all Californians have access to affordable, quality health care.
http://www.chcf.org |
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CDHS is part of the California Health and Human Services Agency. The CDHS is one of the largest departments in State government, with over 5,000 employees working in its Sacramento headquarters and over 60 field offices throughout the State.
http://www.dhs.ca.gov/ |
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California provides free cancer screening and/or treatment for some types of cancer. Information and resources are available at this web site.
http://www.dhs.ca.gov/cancerdetection/default.htm |
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Created in 1996 as a result of Blue Cross of California's creation of WellPoint Health Networks, a for-profit corporation, The California Endowment is a private, statewide health foundation with approximately $3 billion in assets. Since its inception, The Endowment has awarded more than 3,400 grants totaling over $988,000,000* to community-based organizations throughout California.
http://www.calendow.org |
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California HealthCare Foundation has an expanded
and improved edition of its California Nursing Home Search Website.
CalNHS.org continues to provide information that Californians
can trust about nursing home care, including objective evaluations about
nursing home quality. In addition, CalNHS.org now provides similar
information about hospices and home health care agencies. As a result of
this expansion, CalNHS.org now lists crucial details about quality, types of
services provided, complaints and deficiencies, staffing levels, cost and
location for virtually EVERY long-term care agency and facility in our
state. It also includes new interactive tools that help consumers, their
families, and providers determine if a nursing home is necessary, or if an
alternate care option is more appropriate. You'll notice that this website
is truly a one-stop shop for Californians evaluating their long-term care
options.
http://www.CalNHS.org |
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An estimated 22 percent of Californians do not have health care coverage. The Health Care Options Project (HCOP), led by the California Health and Human Services Agency (CHHS), is designed to examine various reform options for extending health care coverage in California. The project is consistent with the objectives of Senate Bill 480 signed by the Governor in 1999.
http://www.healthcareoptions.ca.gov/ |
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The Healthy Families program provides low cost health care to children under the age of 19 with family incomes less than 250 percent of the federal poverty level, for children not eligible for no-cost Medi-Cal. Families pay a monthly premium of $4 to $9 per child, with a maximum of $27 for all children in the family. Since Governor Gray Davis took office in 1998, the number of children enrolled in Healthy Families has increased from 52,000 to over 500,000. In January, 2002, the federal Government announced approval of a waiver submitted under the leadership of Governor Davis to expand coverage under the Healthy Families program to cover parents of children eligible for Healthy Families or Medi-Cal.
http://www.dhs.cahwnet.gov/HealthyFamilies/ |
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The California Nursing Home Search website is a free service for California seniors, caregivers, family members, providers and consumers. It provides comprehensive information about the quality of nursing and intermediate care facilities in the state.
http://www.calnhs.org/ |
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The California Health and Human Services Agency administers state and federal programs for health care, social services, public assistance, job training and rehabilitation. Responsibility for administering the major programs, which provide direct services to millions of Californians, is divided among the Health and Human Services Agency's 15 boards and departments.
http://www.chhs.ca.gov/ |
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The California State Rural Health Association (CSRHA) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, grassroots organization that works to improve the health of rural Californians and the quality and accessibility of the heath care they receive.
http://www.csrha.org/ |
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For more information call 1.888.774.5200
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Contains lists of health-related websites furnished by the Ida & Joseph Friend Cancer Resource Center 2356 Sutter Street, 1st floor, San Francisco. Phone 415.885.3693. http://cc.ucsf.edu/crc |
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The Cancer Resource Center of Mendocino County makes every effort to keep this list of internet search sites current. We hope you find these links helpful in your search for the information you need. However, we do not endorse the contents or vouch for the accuracy of the information you will find. If you have any changes, suggestions for the next update of this list or find any broken links, please let us know. Thank you! |
