Useful Links

  1. Centers for Disease Control (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the US agency charged with tracking and investigating public health trends. A part of the US Public Health Services (PHS) under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the CDC is based in Atlanta, Georgia. It publishes key health information, including weekly data on all deaths and diseases reported in the US and travelers' health advisories. The CDC also fields special rapid-response teams to halt epidemic diseases.

  1. Food Allergy and Research Education: http://www.foodallergy.org/

Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) works on behalf of the 15 million Americans with food allergies, including all those at risk for life-threatening anaphylaxis. This potentially deadly disease affects 1 in 13 children in the United States – or roughly two in every classroom. FARE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was formed in 2012 as the result of a merger between the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network and the Food Allergy Initiative.

  1. Identify Us: http://identifyus.com/

Expert pest ID and guidance: Guidance on managing head lice and nit problems. Expert & rapid identification of ticks, fleas, mites and other insects

  1. Immunization Action Coalition: http://www.immunize.org/

The Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) works to increase immunization rates and prevent disease by creating and distributing educational materials for health professionals and the public that enhance the delivery of safe and effective immunization services. The Coalition also facilitates communication about the safety, efficacy, and use of vaccines within the broad immunization community of patients, parents, health care organizations, and government health agencies.

  1. Kids Health: http://kidshealth.org/

KidsHealth provides easy to understand information about health, behavior, and development from before birth through the teen years.It contains portals for kids, teens, and parents looking for authoritative health information in plain language.

  1. Lake County Free Medical Clinic: http://lakefreeclinic.org/

Offers short-term, low cost medical and dental care to clients in Lake County. Serves adults and kids with no or low income, who do not have health insurance, state medical assistance, or are underinsured.

  1. Lake County General Health District: https://lcghd.org/

This agency provides a multitude of services for residents of Lake County. Offers health information, and clinics for adults and children alike.

  1. National Institute of Health: http://nih.gov/

NIH is the nation’s medical research agency

  1. Needy Meds: http://needymeds.com/

Find help with the cost of medicine. Get prescription assistance. This is a drug discount program and not an insurance plan.