Community Information Program
http://www.plsinfo.org/communit
The Community Information Program is a database of nonprofit and public services available to people who live or work in San Mateo County.
East Palo Alto Library Health Resources
http://www.smcl.org/research
East Palo Alto Library users can access several subscription databases, including a medical encyclopedia and drug database, from the Library’s public computers or from home with a library card.
MedlinePlus
http://medlineplus.gov/
MedlinePlus, from the National Library of Medicine, provides information on diseases, drugs, and supplements for the public. A directory of hospitals, physicians, and other healthcare providers is also available.
ClinicalTrials.gov
http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/
ClinicalTrials.gov, from the National Library of Medicine, provides information for patients interested in learning more about clinical research on different drugs and therapies. Users can search by geography to learn about trials going on in the area.
A report prepared by the East Palo Alto Community Health Roundtable to gather specific information, insights, and observations on the health situation of East Palo Alto residents. The profile contains summaries of several East Palo Alto health reports collected.
East Palo Alto Senior Center
560 Bell Street, East Palo Alto CA 94303
Telephone: 650.329.5900 (Monday-Friday, 9-3)
Fax: 650.688.1823
Email: lfrontino@sbcglobal.net
A multipurpose senior center that offers a variety of activities and assistance to seniors. Staff provide information about resources in such areas as housing, employment, household help, recreation, financial assistance, health services and in-home help. Health education and screenings are provided at the center. A noon meal is served Monday through Friday and a brown bag program is also offered. Transportation is available to take seniors to doctor appointments and on essential errands.
Ravenswood Family Health Center
1798-A Bay Road, East Palo Alto CA 94303
Telephone: 650.330-7400 (Monday, 9-6; Tuesday, 1-6; Wednesday, Thursday, 9-6; Friday, 9-5; Saturday, 9 am-12 pm)
Fax: 650.321.1156
Email: info@ravenswoodfhc.org
http://www.ravenswoodfhc.org
Offers comprehensive primary health care services for all ages. Prenatal and pediatrics, teen and adult medical services, family planning, immunizations, care of diabetes, asthma and other chronic disease conditions. Testing, screenings, laboratory services and subsidized prescription drugs. Drop-in immunization clinic, Tuesday, 1-6 pm.
San Mateo County Health Department. Mental Health Services Division. Community Counseling Clinic
Telephone: 800.686.0101, 650.363.4030, 650.573.2662 (Psychiatric Emergency Services)
Fax: 650.328.6834
Provides outpatient mental health services to residents of east Menlo Park and East Palo Alto. Outpatient services include case management and short-term crisis therapy for adults. Also offers therapy to children and adolescents who suffer from a serious mental illness. Mental health consultants are available to consult with schools, community groups, etc.
San Mateo County Health Department. Public Health Division. Prenatal Advantage Black Infant Health Project
2415 University Avenue, 2nd Floor East Palo Alto CA 94303
Telephone: 650.363.7850 (Monday-Friday, 8-5)
Fax: 650.327.5238
Email: prenataladvantage@co.sanmateo
Works to reduce the infant mortality and low birthweight rates in the African American community. Provides prenatal care outreach, referrals, case management, social support and empowerment groups, parenting classes and perinatal health education classes. Offers case management support for women during pregnancy and 12 months after delivery. Provides case management support for fathers who have African-American children 0-5 years of age. Teaches ""Effective Black Parenting"" class for parents, grandparents and community residents.
San Mateo County Human Services Agency. Southern Region. East Palo Alto Services Center.
Telephone: 650.363.4218 (Monday-Friday, 8-5)
Fax: 650.325.5327
Processes applications for financial assistance programs such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), CalWORKS, food stamps and Medi-Cal. Applicants are assessed and directed to the most appropriate program to achieve self sufficiency. Most adults on TANF immediately enter a Work First component. Families and individuals with either acute or long-standing barriers to self sufficiency are served by the Family Self-Sufficiency Team which provides case management and specialty services through an assigned primary case manager. Translation services are provided free to clients and include translation of written documents and oral interpretation of services by appointment. Child welfare services are also provided in family maintenance, family reunification and long-term placement programs.
State of California Health Portal
http://www.ca.gov/Health.html
The first stop for all health services provided to citizens of California.