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Administration on Aging
Provides services to the elderly, especially to enable them to remain independent. Supports some 240 million meals for the elderly each year, including home-delivered "meals on wheels." Helps provide transportation & at-home services. |
260 |
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AIDS info
Offering information on HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention & research. |
3825 |
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Alternative Medicine Foundation
Nonprofit, founded in March 1998 to provide responsible & reliable information about alternative medicine to the public & health professionals. |
287 |
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Alzheimer's Disease Association of Kern County
To maintain and enhance the quality of life for those impacted by Alzheimer's Disease and related disorders throughout Kern County. |
398 |
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American Cancer Society
Nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, & diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, & service. |
227 |
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American Diabetes Association
Nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information & advocacy. |
228 |
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American Heart Association (AHA)
National voluntary health agency whose mission is: "Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases & stroke." AHA is divided physically into the National Center (Dallas, TX) & 9 affiliate offices that cover the United States & Puerto Rico. |
250 |
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American Stroke Association
Division of the American Heart Association devoted to information, treatment & research on strokes. The American Stroke Association's goal is to reduce stroke & risk by 25 percent by 2010. |
278 |
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Bakersfield AIDS Project
Committed to providing compassionate, quality services & housing for persons living with HIV/AIDS; working in collaboration with other local service providers, promoting HIV/AIDS awareness throughout Kern County. |
250 |
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California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)
The DHCS finances & administers a number of individual health care service delivery programs, including the California Medical Assistance Program (Medi-Cal). |
283 |
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California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF)
Provides USDA National Organic Program certification to all stages of the CA organic food chain from farms to processors, restaurants & retailers with 750+ different organic crops & products, including livestock, processed products & services. |
245 |
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The Calorie Restriction Society
Extensive scientific research has shown that calorie restricted diets improve health & extend lifespans of nearly every species tested. We believe it is likely that people who carefully adopt a calorie restricted diet will see similar results. |
280 |
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Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
The nation's premier public health agency, CDC's mission is "to promote health & quality of life by preventing & controlling disease, injury & disability." Info on Diseases & Conditions from ADHD & Arthritis to Tuberculosis. |
268 |
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Administers Medicare & Medicaid programs providing health insurance for many elderly & disabled Americans. Medicaid provides health coverage for low-income persons, including children, & nursing home coverage for low-income elderly. |
216 |
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Children's Environmental Health Network
National multi-disciplinary organization whose mission is to protect the fetus & the child from environmental health hazards & promote a healthy environment. |
259 |
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The Collaborative on Health & the Environment
Network of 2,900 individual & organizational Partners in 45 countries & 48 states, working collectively to advance knowledge & effective action to address growing concerns about the links between human health & environmental factors. |
367 |
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Elder Care Resources - The 40-70 Rule
Many have a major communication obstacle with their elder parents that stems from continuation of the parent-child role. This web 40/70 rule site is designed to help with conversations with your senior loved ones. |
305 |
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Environmental Working Group
To protect the most vulnerable segments of the human population—children, babies, & infants in the womb—from health problems attributed to a wide array of toxic contaminants. |
217 |
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FDA web site on diabetes
U.S. Dept. of Food & Drug Admin. regulates the foods you eat & the medical products you use to treat your diabetes, including glucose meters, insulin pumps, diabetes medicines & insulin. |
322 |
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Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
FDA assures the safety of foods & cosmetics, & the safety & efficacy of pharmaceuticals, biological products, & medical devices -- products which represent almost 25¢ out of every dollar in U.S. consumer spending. |
256 |
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Gerson Institute/Cancer Curing Society
The Gerson Therapy is a powerful, natural treatment for healing & preventing chronic & degenerative diseases by activating the body's own healing mechanism through consuming organic vegetarian foods & juices, detoxification & natural supplements. |
225 |
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Health Care Without Harm
Mission: To transform health care worldwide, without compromising patient safety or care, so that it is ecologically sustainable & no longer a source of harm to public health & the environment. |
266 |
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Health Supplements Information Service
Presents facts about health supplementation in a simple, straightforward way. Aims to empower consumers with knowledge about nutrients & their crucial role for a healthy living. |
313 |
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Healthy Kern County
A single internet source dedicated to hosting current Kern County health information. Local health leaders have combined resources to ensure health information is readily available to the whole community. |
492 |
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Indian Health Service
Provides health services to 1.8 million American Indians & Alaska Natives of more than federally recognized tribes. The Indian health system includes hospitals, health centers, clinics, residential substance abuse treatment centers. |
239 |
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Kern County Department of Health Services
Flu Clinics, West Nile Virus, Communicable Disease Control, Children's Health, Public Health Nursing Services & Emergency Preparedness Information. |
248 |
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Kern Valley Healthcare District (KVHD)
provides emergency room, intensive care & long term care & other medical services in the KRV. Replacement of it's outdated facilities is a major issue, see the KRV Hospital District in COMMUNITY FORUMs. |
386 |
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National Council Against Health Fraud
Nonprofit, voluntary health agency that focuses its attention upon health fraud, misinformation & quackery as public health problems. Its members are health professionals, educators, researchers, attorneys, & other concerned citizens. |
256 |
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National Diabetes Clearinghouse
A partnership of the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention & more than 200 public & private organizations. |
269 |
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National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
NIDDK is the Government's lead agency for diabetes research. The NIDDK operates 3 information clearinghouses for people seeking diabetes information & funds 6 Diabetes Research & Training Centers & 8 Diabetes Endocrinology Research Centers. |
217 |
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National Institutes of Health (NIH)
NIH is the world's premier medical research organization, supporting over 38,000 research projects nationwide in diseases including cancer, Alzheimer's, diabetes, arthritis, heart ailments & AIDS. |
225 |
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Pesticide Information Center
The National Pesticide Information Center provides objective, science-based information about pesticides & pesticide-related topics to enable people to make informed decisions about pesticides & their use. |
263 |
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Project Inform
Nonprofit, community-based organization working to end the AIDS epidemic. Mission is to INFORM people living with HIV, their caregivers, & their healthcare & service providers about the treatment & monitoring of HIV disease. |
281 |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
Nonprofit organization of scientists and physicians committed to making the world's scientific and medical literature a freely available public resource. |
208 |
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Shoppers' Guide to Pesticides in Produce
Environmental Working Group’s new Guide features the 12 fruits & veggies with the most & least pesticides so you'll know which ones to buy organic, & which conventionally-grown ones are OK when organic isn't available. |
222 |
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Sienna Wellness Institute
Dr. Holly Spohn-Gross DPM, Dr. Robert Gross, DO & James Gutzman PA-C, FNP, RN6425 Lynch Canyon Road, Mt. Mesa. |
250 |
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Social Security Online
Official website of the U.S. Social Security Administration. |
220 |
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USDA’s National Organic Program
Governs the production, handling, and labeling standards for organic agricultural products. Also accredits the certifying agents (foreign & domestic) who inspect organic production & handling operations to certify that they meet USDA standards. |
200 |
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U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services (HHS)
HHS is the Federal government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans & providing essential human services. HHS includes more than 300 programs, covering a wide spectrum of activities. |
233 |
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WebMD Diabetes Health Center
Comprehensive diabetes web portal. Diabetes affects the body's ability to use blood sugar for energy. The main types include type 1 & type 2 & gestational diabetes. Diabetes symptoms may include increased thirst & urination, blurred vision & fatigue. |
299 |
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Women’s Voices for the Earth
National, women-centered environmental health & justice organization that works to eliminate or substantially reduce environmental toxics impacting human health & to increase women’s participation in environmental decision-making. |
272 |
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WrongDiagnosis.com
On-line disease & symptom research center contains information on over 8,000 different medical conditions with more being added all the time. |
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