Pesticide Action Network of North America - promotes healthier, more effective pest management and houses the Pesticide Action Network Pesticide Database - a database of pesticide toxicity and regulatory information. The reference section provides general information about pesticides and their health effects.
EPA Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water offers information about the regulations and programs developed under the Safe Drinking Water Act, federal and state contacts for further information, and drinking water publications.
Rachel Carson Council -Serves as a clearinghouse and library with information at both scientific and layperson levels on pesticide-related issues.
U.S. Geological Survey provides information on ground and surface water.
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Pesticide Education Center - Organization dedicated to educating workers and the general public about the health effects of pesticide exposure
National Center for Infectious Diseases, Division of Parasitic Diseases - Provides overview of numerous water-borne and sanitation related diseases.
Pesticide Watch and Pesticide Watch Education Fund - Sister organizations dedicated to fighting dangerous pesticide use in California communities.
The Local drinking water quality information: Local water suppliers are mandated to provide consumers with a confidence report that tells where water comes from and what is in it.
EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs -provides resources for pesticide safety, chemical information, pesticide registration, and legislation.
CDC Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program - offers screening, research and surveillance information.
Lead Programs - information on EPA and other federal lead poisoning prevention programs.
Legal advice for cancer patients. 213-736-1455
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A non-profit agency promoting eye care for underserved communities. Provides trainings on primary eye care and use of the Focometer.
Free breast and cervical cancer screening services to medicaly underserved. They also provide some treatment assistance.
Locate updated cancer education material and find states that provide financial assistance.
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This site includes a comprehensive listing of complete cancer services.
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For insight into the day-to-day life of a migrant farmworker's child, read The Barefoot Heart, by Elva Trevino Hart.
Find information on prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other essential cancer related material.
Families/Familias Saludables: 8 week curricula focusing on prevention of domestic violence 831-722-4532
HAPA- Hombres Autoresponsables para Parar el Abuso: Small group intervention for abusers consisting of 24 weekly group sessions. 541-386-4880
Sequella is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on commercializing improved treatment paradigms for diseases of epidemic potential.
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