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American Cancer Society - California Division
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community- based voluntary health organization. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has state divisions and more than 3,400 local offices.

Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum
The mission of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum is to promote improvement in the health status of all Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. The Health Forum envisions a multicultural society where Asian and Pacific Islander communities are included and represented in all health, political, social and economic areas.

Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum - Health Briefs
Health briefs on Cambodians, Chinese, Hmong, Japanese, Koreans, Native Hawaiians, Samoans, South Asians, and Vietnamese in the United States.

California Black Health Network
The mission of the California Black Health Network is to improve the health of African Americans in California. In pursuing this mission, CBHN provides a forum where policy makers, providers, consumers, and advocates concerned with the health status and access to care for African Americans can engage in problem-solving and solution building. The organization also strives to develop and implement programs that will advance the value of health promotion.

California Center for Public Health Advocacy
The California Center for Public Health Advocacy raises awareness about public health issues and mobilizes communities to promote the establishment of effective health policies.

California Department of Health Services - Center for Health Statistics
The CHS is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the collection, management, and dissemination of public health and vital statistics data in conjunction with other State agencies, local government agencies, and other customers. The CHS is also responsible for providing technical assistance relating to vital statistics data to users within DHS and external to DHS (local government, academia, researchers, the general public, etc.), and to actively promote and disseminate information relevant to the health of the public and to aid decision makers in setting policies, managing problems and identifying emerging health trends. The CHS is composed of the Office of Vital Records (OVR), the Office of Health Information and Research (OHIR), the Administration Support Section, and the Information Technology Services Section (ITSS).

California Department of Health Services - Office of Multicultural Health
OMH serves as the CDHS focal point for improved planning and coordination of activities and programs related to racial and ethnic populations in California.

California Diabetes Program/Diabetes Information Resource Center (DIRC)
DIRC is an easy-to-use portal to help organizations exchange information and tools to support their work to prevent or control diabetes. Learn.Share.Connect.

California Food Policy Advocates
California Food Policy Advocates is a statewide public policy and advocacy organization dedicated to improving the health and well being of low-income Californians by increasing their access to nutritious and affordable food.

California Health Interview Survey
The California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) provides public health information for California's diverse population. Results on a variety of health topics are produced for the entire state and for most counties. The survey takes place every two years.

California Public Health Association - North
The California Public Health Association - North (CPHA-N) provides leadership in public health in California by studying and becoming familiar with public health needs and problems, and by initiating and supporting action to meet needs or remedy problems including education and legislation.

California Rural Indian Health Board
The California Rural Indian Health Board, Inc. is devoted to the needs and interests of the Indians of Rural California. It is a network of Tribal Health Programs that is controlled and sanctioned by Indian people and their Tribal Governments. CRIHB develops and delivers policies, plans, programs, and services that elevate the health status and social conditions of our People; that develop capabilities within local programs, that communicate, educate, and advocate on shared interests and that organizes support for common goals. It does this through program development, legislation and advocacy, organization development, financial resources management, training and technical assistance, and networking and consensus building.

Collaborative on Health and the Environment
The Collaborative on Health and the Environment (CHE) is a diverse partnership network of individuals and organizations working collectively to advance knowledge and effective action to address growing concerns about the links between human health and environmental factors.

Families USA
Families USA is a national nonprofit, non-partisan organization dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health care for all Americans. Working at the national, state, and community levels, they have earned a national reputation as an effective voice for health care consumers for over 20 years.

Latino Coalition for a Healthy California
The Latino Coalition for a Healthy California is a statewide Latino health policy and advocacy organization committed to initiating and advancing policies that will increase access to health services and build healthy Latino communities in California. Created in 1992 to address the lack of a Latino voice in health policy debates, LCHC has flourished into a state model for community-based health policy development and advocacy. LCHC is guided by a Policy Committee comprised of California's leading Latino health care experts, researchers, clinic directors, health officials, professionals, administrators and policy makers, and health advocates. Under the direction of the Policy Committee, LCHC assesses community needs, identifies community values and incorporates community input into the development of health care policies.

Mapping Our Rights: Navigating Discrimination Against Women, Men and Families
Interactive website scores and ranks the states and Washington, DC, on their policies and laws regarding sexual and reproductive rights. Complete with state-by-state rankings, Mapping Our Rights is designed help activists, journalists and researchers track state policies. It’s also for individuals who want to know how their states — or a state they may relocate to — govern their bodies and relationships.

Prevention Institute, California Campaign to Eliminate Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health
The Campaign is co-chaired by the American Public Health Association and the California Health and Human Services Agency and staffed by Prevention Institute. It is a statewide public/private sector initiative dedicated to raising awareness about health disparities and advancing systemic change that will improve health outcomes for all Californians. The Campaign's strategy (under development) identifies nine priority health disparity issues for the State, and delineates institutional, governmental, and community opportunities to improve healthcare and the environments in which people live, work, and go to school.

Race, Ethnicity, and Health Care: The Basics - A Resource Library
A comprehensive collection of resources that covers the latest data sources and research on racial and ethnic disparities in health care, including information on access and quality, the health care workforce, and public opinion. This library also includes resources specific to the health of sub-populations including Latinos, African Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans.

Southern California Public Health Association
Southern California Public Health Association provides public health leadership to maintain and enhance health promotion, disease and injury prevention and health protection efforts in California.

Strategic Alliance for Healthy Food and Activity Environments
The Strategic Alliance for Healthy Food and Activity Environments (Strategic Alliance) is a coalition of nutrition and physical activity advocates in California. The Strategic Alliance is shifting the debate on nutrition and physical activity away from a primary focus on personal responsibility and individual choice to one that examines corporate and government practices and the role of the environment in shaping eating and activity behaviors. The Alliance's goal is to benefit the health and wellness of all California residents by promoting environmental solutions and institutional and government policies and practices that support healthy eating and activity.

UCLA Center for Health Policy Research
The UCLA Center for Health Policy Research is a major policy research institute based at UCLA and is affiliated with the School of Public Health and School of Public Affairs. Established in 1994, the Center has become one of the nation's leading health policy research centers and the premier source of health policy information for California.

UCSF Stop Smoking Study
This program is for smokers who are ready to quit. The course will take approximately 8 weeks to complete. You will also be contacted at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after study entry to answer a brief questionnaire about your progress with quitting and your use of the site.

Diversity Health Institute Clearinghouse (Australia)
The Diversity Health Institute Clearinghouse is a central access point for information on multicultural health in Australia. Its aim is to bring together the myriad of work conducted in the area nationally. Cultural competence, refugee health, nutrition, sexual health, drugs and alcohol, mental health, ageing, and disability are just some the issues encompassed by the Clearinghouse's brief. Priority listing is given to information that is relevant to a wide range of people, is publicly accessible, and produced by reputable organisations or individuals.

Immigrant Health Policy Reference Library
This compendium summarizes data and research on immigrants’ health coverage and access to care. The library also includes a list of organizations that conduct analysis on the impact of major health policies on immigrants and presents research on specific populations, including Latino, African and Asian immigrants.

Asian Pacific Islander Cancer Education Materials Tool
This tool provides links to participating Web sites that have Asian or Pacific Islander education materials on their Web sites. The materials referenced here have been screened by the participating Web sites for medical accuracy and cultural relevance. Those agencies remain solely responsible for the content of their material. Please note that all materials remain copyrighted and property of the agencies providing them. They are made available to you here as a convenience.

Families USA Minority Health Initiative
A source for reliable and accurate information on minority health issues.