Helpful Links (clicking links will take you off the Health Department page)

Health & Community Links
Useful health information at locations outside this website. Use the back button on your browser to return here.
(Got a site you like? Send additional site suggestions to: rrichmond@richlandhealth.org)

SAFETY RECALLS - GOVERNMENT SITE WITH LINKS TO PRODUCT RECALLS OF ALL TYPES
http://www.recalls.gov - Use the tabs and follow the links to find the category you need (includes recalls of food, consumer products, children's toys, child car seats, automotive, medicine, environmental products and more).

RICHLAND COUNTY HEALTH & COMMUNITY LINKS
http://www.richlandmentalhealth.org - Richland County Mental Health & Recovery Services
http://richlandcounty.redcross.org - Richland County American Red Cross Chapter
http://www.mansfieldtourism.org - For information and what to do and see in Mansfield and Richland County
http://www.firstcallrichland.org - Information/Help line for Richland County

OHIO BENEFITS BANK
http://www.governor.ohio.gov/AboutUs/AboutUs/tabid/323/Default.aspx

GENERAL HEALTH LINKS
http://www.odh.ohio.gov/ - Ohio Department of Health
http://www.cdc.gov/ - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (HUGE information site)
www.ohioline.osu.edu - Access to factsheets, bulletins and other educational materials covering subjects such as agriculture, food & food safety, natural resources, family and consumer sciences.
http://www.cancer.org/ - American Cancer Society
http://www.americanheart.org/ - American Heart Association National Center
http://www.lungusa.org/ - American Lung Association
http://www.epa.gov/ - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.healthfinder.gov - Excellent search tool for health topics
http://www.webmd.com - Focus on Health topics
http://www.nih.gov - National Institute of Health
http://www.rxlist.com - Internet Drug Index (generic or brand name)
http://www.5aday.com - Site to encourage eating 5 fruits and vegetables a day
http://www.healthcentral.com - Excellent general health site
http://www.healthwindows.org - Excellent non-profit general health site
http://www.meningitisvaccine.com - Meningococcal Vaccination Provider Network
http://www.ready.gov - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security
http://www.strokeassociation.org - Heart Disease and Stroke Information
http://www.spine-health.com - Information (like the title says) about spine health
http://www.ohiomcec.org - Automated Health System (Medicaid Managed Care)
http://www.mesotheliomaweb.org - Information and links on Mesothelioma
http://www.pleuralmesothelioma.com - Information on the most common form of Mesothelioma
www.autism.ohio.gov - Information and links about Autism

Ohio Tobacco Quit Line: 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669) or 1- 888-229-2182 for TTY service

ENVIONMENTAL HEALTH LINKS
http://ohioepa.custhelp.com - Ohio EPA site for customer questions
(PDF) Classes in Safe Food Handling offered by SafeServe
(PDF) Constructing A Private Water System
Information (PDF) on Coliform Bacteria

FOOD SAFETY LINKS
http://foodsafety.gov - Tips for handling food safely
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/default.htm - Food Recall page from the FDA
http://lancaster.unl.edu/food/foodsafety.htm - Outstanding page from the U of Neb.-Lincoln
http://www.fsis.usda.gov - Food Safety Inspection Service
http://www.fightbac.org - FightBac Food Safety Program
http://www.aystraining.com - Food Service Safety Training from ServPro
www.ohioline.osu.edu - Access to factsheets, bulletins and other educational materials covering subjects such as agriculture, food & food safety, natural resources, family and consumer sciences.
Classes in Safe Food Handling (PDF) offered by SafeServe

MENTAL HEALTH LINKS
http://www.richlandmentalhealth.org - Richland County Mental Health & Recovery Services (local)
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org - National Suicide Prevention site
1-800-273-TALK. This number will put callers in touch with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

PARENTING LINKS
http://www.usa.safekids.org/tier2_rl.cfm?folder_id=302 - Children's Product Recall Page
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/ - Planned Parenthood Federation of America
http://www.aap.org/ - American Academy of Pediatrics
http://1sthealthinsurancequotes.com/doctor-fun.html - Make Going to the Doctor Fun for Kids (with useful links)
http://www.kidsgrowth.com - For Parents on Kid's Growth
http://www.ProtectOhioKids.com - National Center for Tobacco Free Kids (new Ohio Web Site)
http://www.healthyfromday1.com - Find Organic Mattresses, Organic baby Blankets and Organic Cribs and more
www.autism.ohio.gov - Information and links about Autism

KIDS AND TEENS LINKS
http://www.vaccineinformation.org - Immunization Action Coalition
http://www.aap.org/family/carseatguide.htm - Child Car Safety Seat information
http://www.kidshealth.com
http://www.youthealth.com

WOMEN'S HEALTH LINKS
http://www.womens-health.com - Women's Health Interactive
http://www.4woman.gov - National Women's Health Information Center
http://www.womens-health.org - Society for Women's Health Research

MEN'S HEALTH LINKS
http://www.menshealthnetwork.org - Men's Health Network is a non-profit site
http://www.menshealth.com - Commercial site from the magazine of the same name

SENIOR'S HEALTH LINKS
http://www.eldernet.com/health.htm
http://www.healthandage.com

SAFE DRIVING LINKS
http://publicsafety.ohio.gov/ - Ohio Department of Public Safety
http://www.madd.org - Mothers Against Drunk Drivers
http://www.seniordrivers.org - Information for Senior Drivers
http://ohiohighwaysafetyoffice.ohio.gov - Ohio Traffic Safety Office
Traffic Accidents Happen Everywhere. Here's a link to a UK site: www.roadtrafficaccidents.net

INFORMATION ON BIOTERRORISM
http://www.ready.gov - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security

As a result of the anthrax outbreaks following the September, 2001, terrorist attacks, American Social Health Association and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) combined efforts to establish a new call and email center to address the concerns of the American public. The CDC Public Response Service began in October 2001 and provides CDC approved information to the public about biological and chemical terrorism. The service provides information on anthrax, small pox, botulism and other biological and chemical agents. The service is also available to respond to concerns about other emergency public health issues.

Health Communication Specialists offer clear, concise, up-to-date information and referrals to the public through hotline and email services. The service works with the general public, public health professionals and emergency response teams. Service is available for English and Spanish speakers and for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

Hours of operation: Mon-Fri 8am-11pm(ET) and Sat-Sun 10am-8pm. (ET)
Toll-free numbers: English 1-888-246-2675 and Spanish 1-888-246-2857 and TTY 1-866-874-2646
Email: cdcresponse@ashastd.org.

Another useful link is the CDC website at www.bt.cdc.gov