Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) conducts a number of activities to help prevent or reduce the harmful effects of exposure to hazardous substances. The agency provides toxFAQs, easy to understand fact sheets about hazardous substances and their health effects, and has toxicologists available to answer further questions and can tell you where to find occupational and environmental health clinics. ATSDR also offers a series of Case Studies in Environmental Medicine for the primary care provider.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the federal agency responsible for environmental protection.
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National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH), based at the Center for Disease Control, conducts environment and health research and surveillance. Their interventions range from emergency response, training and education to public policy.
This site provides many links dealing with the enviornment and health.
Association of Birth Defect Children - Provides information to parents and professionals about all kinds of birth defects, the environmental exposures that may cause them, and support services available to children with birth defects and their families.
Find local treatment locations. 1-800-451-2229
Beyond Pesticides/National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides provides pesticide fact sheets, action alerts and information on what to do in a pesticide emergency.
Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides - promotes healthy solutions to pest problems and publishes the Journal on Pesticide Reform.
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.
Rachel Carson Council -Serves as a clearinghouse and library with information at both scientific and layperson levels on pesticide-related issues.
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.
Find information on prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other essential cancer related material.
For insight into the day-to-day life of a migrant farmworker's child, read The Barefoot Heart, by Elva Trevino Hart.
Locate updated cancer education material and find states that provide financial assistance.
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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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Prevention of Hepatitis A Through Active or Passive Immunization: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) MMWR 2006;55[No.RR-07].
MMWR 2005,54(No. RR-16) Please note: Be sure to access the 3 important appendices to get the complete document.
Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the American Academy of Pediatrics, MMWR 1996;45 [No. RR-13].
Free mammograms for women who do not qualify for BCCP in Washington. 253-752-4222
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Web site has list of locations by county and provider. 888-438-2247