Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides - promotes healthy solutions to pest problems and publishes the Journal on Pesticide Reform.
U.S. Geological Survey provides information on ground and surface water.
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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.
National Center for Infectious Diseases, Division of Parasitic Diseases - Provides overview of numerous water-borne and sanitation related diseases.
Rachel Carson Council -Serves as a clearinghouse and library with information at both scientific and layperson levels on pesticide-related issues.
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.
Alliance for Healthy Homes - a public interest organization with excellent resources on lead poisoning and prevention including community tool kits.
Pesticide Education Center - Organization dedicated to educating workers and the general public about the health effects of pesticide exposure
Pesticide Watch and Pesticide Watch Education Fund - Sister organizations dedicated to fighting dangerous pesticide use in California communities.
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.
Locate updated cancer education material and find states that provide financial assistance.
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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.
Legal advice for cancer patients. 213-736-1455
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This site includes a comprehensive listing of complete cancer services.
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Find information on prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other essential cancer related material.
Free breast and cervical cancer screening services to medicaly underserved. They also provide some treatment assistance.
For insight into the day-to-day life of a migrant farmworker's child, read The Barefoot Heart, by Elva Trevino Hart.
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
The Global Fund was created to finance a dramatic turn-around in the fight against AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. These diseases kill over 6 million people each year, and the numbers are growing.