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Children's Health Environmental Network (CHEC)
Children's Health Environmental Network (CHEC) is a national non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public, specifically parents and caregivers, about environmental toxins that affect children's health. Their website features HealtheHouse, an interactive web resource for environmental health risks children face in the home.
Farm Safety 4 Just Kids (FS4JK)
Farm Safety 4 Just Kids (FS4JK) promotes a safe farm environment to prevent health hazards, injuries, and fatalities to children and youth.
The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE)
The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) has a website geared to health professionals, but useful for the general public. It provides the information that parents and doctors need to know about the environment and children's health from environmental history taking to health impacts - ranging from reproductive to neurobehavioural effects on children.
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
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)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the federal agency responsible for environmental protection.
Link
http://www.epa.gov/
CDC Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
CDC Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program - offers screening, research and surveillance information.
Lead Poisoning Prevention Outreach Program
National Safety Council's Lead Poisoning Prevention Outreach Program - targets minority and underserved populations. English and Spanish.
Lead Programs
Lead Programs - information on EPA and other federal lead poisoning prevention programs.
National Center for Infectious Diseases
National Center for Infectious Diseases, Division of Parasitic Diseases - Provides overview of numerous water-borne and sanitation related diseases.
The Local drinking water quality information
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.
Rachel Carson Council
Rachel Carson Council -Serves as a clearinghouse and library with information at both scientific and layperson levels on pesticide-related issues.
Pesticide Education Center
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
Pesticide Watch and Pesticide Watch Education Fund - Sister organizations dedicated to fighting dangerous pesticide use in California communities.
EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs
EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs -provides resources for pesticide safety, chemical information, pesticide registration, and legislation.
Alliance for Healthy Homes
Alliance for Healthy Homes - a public interest organization with excellent resources on lead poisoning and prevention including community tool kits.
Cancer Legal Resource Center
Legal advice for cancer patients. 213-736-1455
Bosom Buddies
Breast Cancer Support Group of Southwestern Colorado, Inc., provides emotional and financial support to those persons in need who are affected by breast cancer disease and living in the small communities of Southwestern Colorado.
ENCORE Plus
Locate updated cancer education material and find states that provide financial assistance.
Link
www.ywca.org
Cancer Legal Resource Center
Find information on prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other essential cancer related material.
911 Cancer
This site includes a comprehensive listing of complete cancer services.
Link
www.911cancer.com
