In this category are links to sites about statewide health, including the state's own agencies, hospitals, and pharmacies, clinics, and medical offices which have offices throughout the state.
Recommended Resources
A Heart for Sports is a non-profit organization with a mandate to provide fundraising and research information to save young lives from sudden cardiac death.
http://www.aheartforsports.org/
BloodSource, is a non-profit blood bank with multiple locations throughout the northern and central state of California. Web site provides information about services and programs.
http://www.bloodsource.org/
Halitosis treatment created by a dentist. Find out what causes halitosis, how this treatment works and prevents bad breath, how to buy it and more.
http://www.breathcure.com/
The California Environmental Health Tracking Program is a scientific organization that tracks how human health is affected by environmental hazards. You can access the program's scientific reports here and find out about its other activities. The site will likely be of most interest to scientists.
http://www.catracking.com/
The Cabrito House for Men provides a sober living environment for those men who suffer from the killer disease of alcoholism; with alcohol education classes for adolescents.
http://www.cabritohouse.org/
The website of the California HealthCare Foundation provides information on many different hospitals across the state of California. Search hospital information and ratings by entering a county, city or zip code. One can also learn about your rights as a patient on this website.
http://www.calhospitalcompare.org/
California Association of Toxicologists
This professional organization for those who work in the field of toxicology offers information about new drugs and their health effects as well as applications for toxicology research grants from the CAT. Includes vendors with products of interest to toxicologists.
http://www.cal-tox.org
California Board of Registered Nursing
Government agency that regulates nurses in the state of California. Offering information about licensor, careers, schools and regulations.
http://www.rn.ca.gov/
California Breast Cancer Research
CBCRP, the California Breast Cancer Research Program, is a non-profit organization which provides funding to eliminate breast cancer by leading innovation in research.
http://www.cbcrp.org
California Childcare Health Program
The California Childcare Health Program is an organization that enhances childcare in California. The Program also provides training for child care health advocates and consultants. The website also has illness sheets, in Spanish and English, that explain common diseases that affect children.
http://ucsfchildcarehealth.org
The California CryoBank web site provides an overview of the services offered, as well as information about donor screening, and sperm and egg storage.
http://www.cryobank.com/
California Hepatitis C Strategic Planning
This web site provides information about the treatment programs and strategic prevention plans in place for Hepatitis C in the state of California.
http://www.calhep.org/
Sections devoted to CHP programs, divisions, and relevant news are published on this official state site. Additionally, it offers details about the Amber alert system and the terrorist alert level.
http://www.chp.ca.gov/
California Hospice & Palliative Care Association
The California Hospice & Palliative Care Association is a non-profit organization which represents the majority of the palliative care providers and professionals in the state of California.
http://www.calhospice.org/
California Hospital Association
This organization consisting of more than 450 hospitals and health system members works toward advocacy and representation in the legislative and regulatory areas and presents details about the benefits of membership in the organization, publications, and health care links.
http://www.calhealth.org/
The Agape Center, an organization for recovering addicts and alcoholics, alphabetically lists hospitals throughout the state, along with links to their web sites.
http://theagapecenter.com/Hospitals/California.htm
California Poison Control is a health service that helps people affected by poison and toxins. While there is much general information about poison, this website will be of greatest use for residents of California. Health care professionals can also find information on toxicology. The website is available in several languages including Mandarin and Spanish.
http://www.calpoison.org
California Primary Care Association
Network of more than 600 non-profit community clinics and health centers in the state which seeks to break barriers between people and healthcare provides this web site which presents its strategic plan, membership benefits, and explanations of policy and advocacy.
http://www.cpca.org/
Casa Serena Intensive Outpatient Program
The web site for the Casa Serena Intensive Outpatient Program provides information about its individualized treatment program for women (adolescents and adults).
http://www.casaserenaedp.com/
CCCGDR, the Contra Costa County Guide Dog Raisers, is a non-profit organization raising guide dog puppies for various other disability associations.
http://www.cccgdr.com/
CDFNB, the Children's Diabetes Foundation of the North Bay, is a non-profit organization which provides fundraising support for research and services for children and their families.
http://www.cdfnb.org/
Center for Discovery and Adolescent Change
The Center for Discovery and Adolescent Change offers eating disorders programs, including a residential treatment programs which focus on the treatment of male and female adolescents ages 11-19.
http://www.centerfordiscovery.com/
The Commonweal is a non-profit health and environmental institute in California. You can also find out about women's health and the environment as well. The website also has publications that explain choices in healing, eco-pioneers and more. You can also find nature photos here.
http://www.commonweal.org/
The website of the Dental Board of California is the body that licenses dental care professionals in the state of California. Those interested in working as a dentist in this site can access information on how to get their licenses here. The site also has information on the laws and regulations governing dentists.
http://www.dbc.ca.gov/
Donate Life California is a website that provides information on the state's organ and tissue donor registry. You can find out how to sign up as an organ and/or tissue donor or update your existing profile. One can also find an introduction to how tissue and organ donation is managed in California. The site is also available in Spanish.
http://www.donatelifecalifornia.org/
Dr. Jennifer Dean uses the latest technology to provide world class cosmetic and family dentistry, including Invisalign, porcelain veneers, and dental implants, in Del Mar, CA and Rancho Santa Fe, CA.
http://www.rsfdentist.com/
DAP, the Drug Alternative Program, is a residential Christian home offering drug and alcohol recovery and rehab programs for adult men.
http://www.drugalternativeprogram.com/
Alcohol and drug rehab treatment center with 12-step drug and alcohol addiction recovery program.
http://www.drugrehabcalifornia.net/
Eating Disorder Center of California
EDCCA, the Eating Disorder Center of California, is a non-profit organization providing information about its day programs, intensive outpatient programs, as well as counseling programs available to those with anorexia, bulimia, and exercise addiction.
http://www.edcca.com/
Company provides laser vision correction and lasik surgery in Sacramento, California and surrounding areas.
http://www.lasikworld.com
The Handle Institute is an organization that helps people find non-drug treatments for treating neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADD, ADHD and so forth. You can also find out about learning disabilities and traumatic brain injury. The website also has details on case studies of people where you can learn about how people with these conditions can be treated.
http://www.handle.org
The Health Spa Napa Valley offers a wide range of treatments and packages; including de-stress, healing stone, sports, and Swedish massages.
http://www.napavalleyspa.com/
Hearing Loss California is a non-profit organization providing services and support to individuals suffering from all forms of hearing loss in the state of California.
http://www.hearinglossca.org/
The Department of Managed Health Care is an agency of the California state government. California residents can find out about their health care rights, insurance options, and the laws and regulations governing medical care in the state. You can also find out how to submit a complaint if you feel your medical care has been inadequate in some way.
http://www.hmohelp.ca.gov/
Hopewell Naturopathic Family Medicine
The Hopewell Naturopathic Family Medicine web site provides information about the center's holistic and alternative approach to medicine for the whole family.
http://www.hopewellmedicine.com/
Inland Empire Branch of The International Dyslexia Association
Serving Riverside, San Bernardino, and parts of Orange County, the Inland Empire Branch of the IDA is a volunteer organization of parents and professionals concerned with literacy. Definitions and information about dyslexia and dysgraphia are presented.
http://www.dyslexia-ca.org/
With locations in Beverly Hills, Valencia, Westlake Village, Corona and Costa Mesa, these clinics feature procedures, careers and a blog. Also available in the Spanish language.
http://www.khannainstitute.com/
The Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health provides this site which contains demographics of all children in the state and can be broken down into region, gender, age, and ethnicity.
http://www.kidsdata.org/
La Ventana Eating Disorder Programs
This web site provides details about La Ventana Eating Disorder Programs, including day treatment services and evening intensive outpatient for a variety of eating disorders and disordered eating.
http://www.laventanaeatingdisorderprograms.com/
Hospital system offers health resources, employment information, events, classes, locations in Southern California, services and physicians.
http://www.memorialcare.org
The Next Relevant Step provides results-oriented aftercare support and personal recovery coaching; enabling clients to successfully transition from a recovery program back into life.
http://www.nextrelevantstep.com/
No-Scalpel/No Needle Vasectomy
Web site provides information for people seeking no-scalpel/no needle vasectomy; includes an online form to request information and is available in both English and French.
http://www.vasectomy.ca/
Quality home care for Bay Area residents who need help, whether with senior care, in home care for Alzheimer's, or care at home for other conditions.
http://nuevacare.com/
Occupational Therapy Association of California
Non-profit organization which provides membership information as well as accredited training courses, certification and contact details.
http://www.otaconline.org/
Office of the Patient Advocate
The California Office of the Patient Advocate (OPA) is a medical advocate that helps Californians secure quality health care. You can find report cards and other evaluations of the California medical system. The website also provides free educational materials to help you make the best of your care.
http://www.opa.ca.gov/
Otto Club is a website that helps children's learn about cars and automobile safety. Sponsored by the California State Automotive Association, this website shows how much fun driving can be. You can create an online store with Otto, a cartoon car character, on this website.
http://www.ottoclub.org/
Potential sperm donors may begin the initial application process online. Web site also provides information about Pacific Reproductive services for both domestic and international clients.
http://www.pacrepro.com/
Dental office provides dental services, fillings, teeth cleanings, crowns, root canals, and cosmetic dentistry services for residents of Port Hueneme and Oxnard, California.
http://www.porthuenemefamilydentistry.com/
The Promises web site provides details about this 12-Step based treatment center for men and women suffering from addiction, alcoholism, drug dependency and substance abuse. Web site includes the programs, philosophy, and contact details.
http://www.promises.com/
Serves Sonoma, Mendocino, and Lake Counties with dental information and assistance in finding a dentist.
http://www.redsdentists.org/
A non-profit organization providing extensive resources and other educational information about RLS (Restless Legs Syndrome).
http://www.rlshelp.org/
Sacred Space Healing & Retreat Center
The Sacred Space Healing & Retreat Center is a holistic health and wellness center which specializes in cleansing and healing the body, mind, and soul.
http://www.sacredspaceretreats.com/
Created and maintained by the California Park & Recreation Society, The Safe Playgrounds Project was created to educate the public about minimizing health threats to children from playgrounds where older equipment made with arsenic-treated wood is already present and to provide information to California parks and recreation sites, school districts, teachers, parent groups, childcare centers, and other agencies. Several documents are available in PDF format in English, Spanish, and Chinese.
http://www.safe2play.org/
The San Diego Regional Center (SDRC) supports people with disabilities and families through independent living and homecare programs in the San Diego area.
http://www.sdrc.org/
Sickle Cell Disease Foundation of California
SCDFC, the Sickle Cell Disease Foundation of California, is a non-profit organization concerned with the treatment and care of patients with Sickle Cell Disease in the state of California.
http://www.scdfc.org/
This orthodontic practice serves families of Simi Valley, Moorpark, Chatsworth, Porter Ranch, Northridge, Granada Hills and West Hills. The practice offers a full range of dental and orthodontic services for children including fitting kids braces, lingual braces, clear braces, Invisalign braces, color braces, ceramic braces and traditional metal braces.
http://www.simichildrensorthodontics.com/
Provides in-depth information on the surgical treatment of sleep disordered breathing. By Dr. Kasey Li.
http://www.sleepapneasurgery.com/
SleepQuest specializes in treating obstructive sleep apnea and other sleep disorders by providing innovative diagnostic and treatment services in the convenience of the patient's home.
http://www.sleepquest.com/
Online portal and directory of doctors and hospitals across Northern California. Includes health resources, health tips, health tools and a physician locator.
http://www.sutterhealth.org
Provides information on treatment for reading, spelling, writing and comprehension disorders, including dyslexia, and other learning disabilities.
http://www.thereadingclinic.com/
These osteopathic physicians have offices in Calabasas and Santa Monica. Describes the practice, treatments and benefits of osteopathy.
http://www.traditionalosteopathy.com/
West Coast Post-Trauma Retreat
Web site for the West Coast Post-Trauma Retreat features information about its program to treat post-traumatic stress disorder.
http://www.wcpr2001.org/
