Links to Health Resources

 

General Information

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Online

American Cancer Society

American Diabetes Association

American Heart Association

American Lung Association (ALA)

American Public Health Association - APHA

Association of Ohio Health Commissioners (AOHC)

Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO)

Bike Helmets - National Bike Safety Network

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Central Ohio Diabetes Association

Environmental Health Information Service

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Federal Emergency Management Agency  (FEMA)

Health Resources and Services Administration (HSRA)

Healthcare 411 (AHRQ)

Healthfinder.gov

Healthy People 2010

Medline Plus (National Library of Medicine)

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report

NACCHO - National Association of County and City Health Officials

National Center for Health Statistics

National Health Information Center

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

New England Journal of Medicine

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

US Dept. of Agriculture

US Food and Drug Administration

US Census Bureau

www.health.gov

WebMD

 

Environmental Health

National Safety Council Environmental Health Center

Ohio Environmental Protection Agency

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Ohio Environmental Health Association (OEHA)

US FDA - Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN)

Mid Ohio Regional Planning Commission

 

Women's Health

National Women's Health Information Center

 

Child Health

Asthma Information (American Lung Association)

healthfinder® kids

KidsHealth.org

The March of Dimes

NYU Child Study Center (AboutOurKids.org)

US Food and Drug Administration - Kid's Page

4Girls Health

Girl Power

 

Senior Health

SeniorHealth.gov

Alzheimer's Disease

Food and Drug Administration

 

Safety

National Safety Council

NHTSA's Kid's Safety City, Town Hall

The National SAFEKIDS Campaign

 

Area Hospitals

Licking Memorial Health Systems

Mount Carmel East, Reynoldsburg

St. Ann's Hospital, Westerville

Children's Hospital, Columbus

Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus

Grant Medical Center, Columbus

Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus

Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster

Genesis Health Care System, Zanesville

Knox Community Hospital, Mt. Vernon

Coshocton County Memorial Hospital

 

Local Agencies

American Red Cross of Licking County: Blood Donation, Disaster Services, Health and Safety Training (740) 349 9442.

LEADS Community Action Agency: Home Repair, Energy Assistance (HEAP), Home Repair for Elderly, Air Conditioning assistance if income eligible and have a prescription from doctor with a breathing problem, PASSPORT, (740)349-8606.

LEADS Headstart  (740)345-0357.

Licking County Department of Job and Family Services: Programs involving employment & training services, supportive financial aid (cash assistance, medical coverage, food stamps, etc.) and social services for children and adults (740) 670-8999,  1-888-895-2790.

Licking County Protective Services: Child Protective Services (740)670-8888 and Adult Protective Services (740) 670-8800 & Abuse Reporting.  After hours, weekends & holiday emergency reports should be made to the Licking County Sheriff's Office at (740)670-5500.

Licking County Coalition for Housing: Project Homeline, Transitional Housing, SEE (Successful Education Endeavors Program), HOPWA (Housing Opportunities for Persons With Aids), IDA (Individual Development Account) (740) 345-1970 or Toll Free: 1-877-421-5224

Fair Housing Program: Housing Discrimination Investigation, Tenant/Landlord Counseling, Education on the laws and citizens' rights. (740) 670-5187

Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program: Assists low and moderate income households with repair and improvements to single-family, owner-occupied dwellings. (740)349-6938.

Licking County Aging Program: Home Services (Home Health Aides & Housekeeping), Nutrition (meals on wheels) , Transportation and Social/Education/Recreational (Zerger Hall)

Mental Health Association of Licking County: Child Assault Prevention Program (CAPP), Youth Engaged in Service (YES), COMPEER, Parent Support, Prevent Assault and Violence Education (PAVE). (740) 522-1341 or Toll Free:(888) 260-2613.

OSU Extension Office: Agriculture & Natural Resources, Family & Consumer Sciences, 4-H Youth Development, Community Development, School Enrichment Programs (740)670-5315.

USDA Loan & Grant Program: To improve the living conditions and assist with needed home repairs for very low income applicants in rural areas. Funds may be made to modernize the home or to remove health and safety hazards. (740) 373-7113.

Licking County Transit Board: Public transportation (740) 670-5181.

Pathways of Central Ohio: Crisis & Information Center Child Care Connections Prevention & Training (740)345-6166.

The Woodlands: Consumer Credit Counseling Services, Family Connections Center, Family Life Education, Individual & Family Counseling, Licking County AIDS Task Force, The Center for New Beginnings Shelter & Services (740)349-7066, 800-686-2756.
 

State Agencies

Ohio Home Page

Ohio Department of Agriculture

Ohio Department of Health

Ohio Environmental Protection Agency

Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Ohio Laws, Rules & Constitution