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The Resource Library allows you to locate resources that help make your community a healthier place. If you have a resource you think should be included, please submit it here.
 
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Career Guidance Website

Are you interested in channeling your desire to help others into a career in Public Health, Social Work, Biology or Disease Prevention? Here are some tools to show you how.

Community Health Assessments

A Community Health Assessment is a systematic examination of the health status indicators for a given population that is used to identify key problems and assets in a community.

Environment Funding Opportunities

El Dorado County Air Quality Management District (AQMD) works to improve air quality and quality of life for El Dorado County residents

Funding Opportunities

Explore funding opportunities that can help you improve the health and well-being of your community.

Public Health Healthy Eating Recipe Blog

This is a collection of recipes that EDC Public Health employees have used (and loved).
Type Title Topics Resource Date

Senior Health Education Program: Tai-Chi

Tai-Chi Moving for a Better Balance Improve balance, strength and physical performance for older adults to reduce fall frequency. The Senior ...

Location: El Dorado (County)

Health / Older Adults September 25, 2018

El Dorado County Health & Human Services Agency Senior Resource Guide

Established under the Older Americans Act, the Information & Assistance (I&A) Program helps older adults, families and communities access social ...

Location: El Dorado (County)

Health / Older Adults September 19, 2018

Green Spaces - Local Solutions for a Healthier Community

Environmental Health September 5, 2018

Active Travel - Local Solutions for a Healthier Community

Community / Transportation September 5, 2018

Sustainable Diets - Local Solutions for a Healthier Community

Health / Physical Activity September 5, 2018

CH1LDREN NOW - El Dorado County Children's Well-Being Scorecard

Ch1ldren Now provides children's health-related data for El Dorado County and the State.

Location: El Dorado (County)

Health / Children's Health July 11, 2018

Strata

yummmm - spinach, cheese and eggs. what could be better?

Health / Physical Activity, Health / Wellness & Lifestyle July 2, 2018

Community Hubs

Community Hubs offer classes, groups, and activities for expectant parents and families with children ages 0-18, staffed by a team of family ...

Health May 9, 2018

The California Healthy Places Index (HPI)

The health of Californians is shaped dramatically by “non-health” policies and community characteristics, such as housing, education, ...

Health May 9, 2018

Let's Get Healthy California

The Let’s Get Healthy California Task Force was started in 2012 with the purpose of developing a ten year plan to make California the healthiest ...

Health May 9, 2018

Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP)

Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) is a community-driven strategic planning process for improving community health. ...

Community / Community & Business Resources May 4, 2018

Community Engagement Guidebook

Engaging community members in problem-solving solutions to issues that affect them is one of the fundamental principles of public health. The most ...

Community / Community & Business Resources May 4, 2018

Community Engagement Toolkit

The Community Engagement toolkit focuses on: - providing guidance on the issues you need to consider when planning and designing your community ...

Community / Community & Business Resources May 4, 2018

The Road to Responsibility: A Resource Guide for Teen Drivers and Their Parents

This article is an in-depth guide to road safety for parents. This guide has advice categorized by age group; from picking the right car seat for ...

Community / Public Safety March 8, 2018

Wallet Card/Tarjeta De Cartera

Information on how to access birth control, condoms, STD Testing & Treatment, and Emergency Contraception (with no adult required), locally. Visit ...

Location: El Dorado (County)

Health / Adolescent Health February 23, 2018

National Institute of Mental Health

Research shows that mental illnesses are common in the United States, affecting tens of millions of people each year. Estimates suggest that only ...

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders January 29, 2018

California Department of Education

The Department of Education serves California by innovating and collaborating with educators, schools, parents, and community partners. Together, ...

Education January 26, 2018

Lake Tahoe Community College

The University of California, the California State Universities, and other accredited colleges and universities give full credit for equivalent ...

Location: South Lake Tahoe (Census Place)

Education January 26, 2018

El Dorado County Health & Human Services Agency - Employment Services, Placerville

Employment Services assists the public with several programs including: -CalWORKs -Welfare-to-Work -Connections - One Stop and Employment ...

Location: El Dorado (County)

Economy / Employment January 25, 2018

El Dorado County Health & Human Services Agency - Employment Services, South Lake Tahoe

Employment Services assists the public with several programs including: -CalWORKs -Welfare-to-Work -Connections - One Stop and Employment ...

Location: El Dorado (County)

Economy / Employment January 25, 2018

El Dorado County Health & Human Services Agency - General Assistance/CalFresh, South Lake Tahoe

El Dorado County Health & Human Services Agency - General Assistance/CalFresh, Placerville

Economy / Government Assistance January 25, 2018

El Dorado County Health & Human Services Agency - General Assistance/CalFresh, Placerville

Cash Aid Services helps people who need financial assistance. -CalWORKs -General Assistance -CalFresh (Formerly known as Food Stamps) For ...

Location: El Dorado (County)

Economy / Government Assistance January 25, 2018

El Dorado Office of Education

EDCOE supports the diverse educational needs of El Dorado County’s student population not only in schools but throughout the community. ...

Location: El Dorado (County)

Education January 25, 2018

Shingle Springs Health & Wellness Center

Shingle Springs Health & Wellness Center provides medical, dental and behavioral health services. Contact Shingle Springs Health & Wellness Center ...

Location: El Dorado (County)

Health / Health Care Access & Quality January 24, 2018

Folsom Lake College

Folsom Lake College is committed to enriching and empowering students by bridging knowledge, experience, and innovation. FLC offers educational ...

Location: El Dorado (County)

Education January 24, 2018