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Vital Statistics - Charlottesville, Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service, University of Virginia
Offers publications concerning census information, economic studies, education, general reference, housing, income, occupations and employment, population estimates, race relations, state and local government and taxes. The Center's mission is to anticipate and forecast change and to serve as a resource to those who need to recognize and address that change. Call, e-mail or look at our web site for a list of publications.
Offers publications concerning census information, economic studies, education, general reference, housing, income, occupations and employment, population estimates, race relations, state and local government and taxes. The Center's mission is to anticipate and forecast change and to serve as a resource to those who need to recognize and address that change. Call, e-mail or look at our web site for a list of publications.
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Public Awareness/Education
Electronic Information Resources
Consumer Education
Web Site - Pancreatic Cancer Assistance
Provides patient support and referral services for pancreatic cancer patients and their families. Limited financial assistance for transportation and/or treatment costs, home care, pain medication, and childcare.
Provides patient support and referral services for pancreatic cancer patients and their families. Limited financial assistance for transportation and/or treatment costs, home care, pain medication, and childcare.
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Electronic Information Resources
Disease/Disability Information
Web Site - Richmond, Virginia Government Departments
Web site for State services and departments.
Web site for State services and departments.
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State Government Information Services
Electronic Information Resources
Public Awareness - Roanoke, Fentanyl Awareness Pilot Program, It Only Takes One Initiative
Fentanyl Awareness Pilot Program strives to warn parents and caregivers that"It only takes one"; One bad decision, one counterfeit pill can cost a life. An average of five Virginians die from fentanyl poisoning every day, becoming the leading cause of unnatural death in the Commonwealth.
The multi-media campaign will distribute targeted messaging to spread awareness of the drug and provide a web-based resource platform for Virginians to access information on where to get help.
Fentanyl Awareness Pilot Program strives to warn parents and caregivers that"It only takes one"; One bad decision, one counterfeit pill can cost a life. An average of five Virginians die from fentanyl poisoning every day, becoming the leading cause of unnatural death in the Commonwealth.
The multi-media campaign will distribute targeted messaging to spread awareness of the drug and provide a web-based resource platform for Virginians to access information on where to get help.
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Electronic Information Resources
Public Awareness/Education
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Mental Health Providers Information - Fredericksburg, HelpLine, Mental Health America of Fredericksburg
Mental Health America of Fredericksburg (MHAfred) maintains a listing of mental health professionals and agencies licensed by the State of Virginia who practice in the City of Fredericksburg, and counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania and Stafford.
Mental Health America of Fredericksburg (MHAfred) maintains a listing of mental health professionals and agencies licensed by the State of Virginia who practice in the City of Fredericksburg, and counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania and Stafford.
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Mental Health Information/Education
Electronic Information Resources
Web Site - MedLine Plus
An online health information resource for patients and their families and friends. It is a service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world's largest medical library, and a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Offers information on health topics, human genetics, medical tests, medications, dietary supplements, and healthy recipes.
Sourced from about 500 selected organizations.
Offers almost 22,000 links to authoritative health information in English and more than 13,000 links to information in Spanish.
An online health information resource for patients and their families and friends. It is a service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world's largest medical library, and a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Offers information on health topics, human genetics, medical tests, medications, dietary supplements, and healthy recipes.
Sourced from about 500 selected organizations.
Offers almost 22,000 links to authoritative health information in English and more than 13,000 links to information in Spanish.
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Electronic Information Resources
Senior Newspaper - Fairfax, Golden Gazette, Fairfax Area Agency on Aging
The Golden Gazette is a free monthly community newsletter that covers a variety of topics and community news concerning older adults and caregivers in Fairfax County.
The Golden Gazette is a free monthly community newsletter that covers a variety of topics and community news concerning older adults and caregivers in Fairfax County.
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Electronic Information Resources
Senior Citizen - Danville, Senior Navigator, Ballou Recreation Center
SeniorNavigator.com, an online database of information geared toward answering the questions seniors, their families and their caregivers are asking. For those without computers, a trained Senior Navigator at this location can assist in locating and printing the information requested, directly from the SeniorNavigator.com website.
SeniorNavigator.com, an online database of information geared toward answering the questions seniors, their families and their caregivers are asking. For those without computers, a trained Senior Navigator at this location can assist in locating and printing the information requested, directly from the SeniorNavigator.com website.
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Electronic Information Resources
Educational Podcast - Washington, The Expert Series, Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.
An educational podcast series featuring leading lupus experts with a focus on helping you live well with lupus.
An educational podcast series featuring leading lupus experts with a focus on helping you live well with lupus.
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Electronic Information Resources
Disease/Disability Information
Web Site - Chronic Pain
Offers a national network of peer support and education to help those with pain improve their quality of life. Provides videos and a website with information for those with pain; their caregivers; doctors and other professionals. Does not substitute for medical or other professional services. Members receive a personal workbook and newsletters. www.theacpa.org
Offers a national network of peer support and education to help those with pain improve their quality of life. Provides videos and a website with information for those with pain; their caregivers; doctors and other professionals. Does not substitute for medical or other professional services. Members receive a personal workbook and newsletters. www.theacpa.org
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Electronic Information Resources
General Health Education Programs
Info Lines/Specialized I&R - Memphis, TN, Specialized Information and Referral, Stuttering Foundation
Provides free online resources, services and support to those who stutter and their families, as well as support for research into the causes of stuttering.
Provides free online resources, services and support to those who stutter and their families, as well as support for research into the causes of stuttering.
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Specialized Information and Referral
Electronic Information Resources
Info Lines/Specialized I&R - Richmond, Virginia Grand Driver, Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
Virginia GrandDriver is an educational resource designed to provide Virginians with information and resources about staying safe and mobile on the road as they age. The program gives older Virginians and their families suggestions to improve driving skills and keep everyone on the road safe.
Virginia GrandDriver is an educational resource designed to provide Virginians with information and resources about staying safe and mobile on the road as they age. The program gives older Virginians and their families suggestions to improve driving skills and keep everyone on the road safe.
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Electronic Information Resources
Specialized Information and Referral
Web Site - Cancer Care Aid
CancerCare is a national nonprofit organization that provides free, professional support services for anyone affected by cancer. www.cancercare.org.
CancerCare is a national nonprofit organization that provides free, professional support services for anyone affected by cancer. www.cancercare.org.
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Electronic Information Resources
Web Site - Washington DC, Amputee Coalition
Advocacy group dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for amputees and their families, improving patient care and preventing limb loss.
Advocacy group dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for amputees and their families, improving patient care and preventing limb loss.
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Electronic Information Resources
Personal Health Care Advocate Services
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Publications and Products - Fairfax, Allergy and Asthma Network
Allergy & Asthma Today magazine and monthly e-newsletter are consumer lifelines to medical news and healthy living.
Allergy & Asthma Today magazine and monthly e-newsletter are consumer lifelines to medical news and healthy living.
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General Health Education Programs
Electronic Information Resources
Vision Impaired - Lincoln, Christian Record Services
All who are legally blind* or have physical impairments which prevent them from holding a book to read are eligible for the following free services in the following formats:
Audio
Lending Library
Magazines
Bible Study Guides
Wildlife STORYTELLERS(R)
Lending Library
Over 1,400 book titles are available on NLS digital cartridge through the Christian Record lending library. Books may be checked out on a 30-day loan period.
Gift Bibles and Bible Courses
Gift Bibles are available in Braille, large print, solar player, and NLS cartridge. Bible courses are available in braille, large print, and NLS digital cartridge.
Full-Vision Books
A combination of braille and print enables blind parents to read to their sighted children and sighted parents to help blind children learn to read braille.
Anne Lowe Scholarship
All who are legally blind* or have physical impairments which prevent them from holding a book to read are eligible for the following free services in the following formats:
Audio
Lending Library
Magazines
Bible Study Guides
Wildlife STORYTELLERS(R)
Lending Library
Over 1,400 book titles are available on NLS digital cartridge through the Christian Record lending library. Books may be checked out on a 30-day loan period.
Gift Bibles and Bible Courses
Gift Bibles are available in Braille, large print, solar player, and NLS cartridge. Bible courses are available in braille, large print, and NLS digital cartridge.
Full-Vision Books
A combination of braille and print enables blind parents to read to their sighted children and sighted parents to help blind children learn to read braille.
Anne Lowe Scholarship
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Electronic Information Resources
Assistive Technology Equipment
Information - Richmond, Engagement Center, Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond
Community Foundation Engagement Center is a virtual nonprofit and civic hub that provides information-sharing tools and resources to empower individuals, advance organizations and strengthen community.
Community Foundation Engagement Center is a virtual nonprofit and civic hub that provides information-sharing tools and resources to empower individuals, advance organizations and strengthen community.
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Electronic Information Resources
Web Site - National Health Information Center
Supports public health education and promotion by raising awareness about National Health Observances year-round. NHIC also helps connect health professionals and consumers to the organizations that can best answer their questions by providing up-to-date contact information for the most reliable resources.
Supports public health education and promotion by raising awareness about National Health Observances year-round. NHIC also helps connect health professionals and consumers to the organizations that can best answer their questions by providing up-to-date contact information for the most reliable resources.
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General Health Education Programs
Health Literacy Programs
Electronic Information Resources
Lupus Email Series - Washington, Take Charge, Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.
A weekly education email series designed to give people with lupus, including those recently diagnosed, tips and resources that can help them better manage their lupus and its everyday challenges. Each week for 12 weeks, you'll get an email from Health Educators with tips and resources that can empower you to take charge of your health.
A weekly education email series designed to give people with lupus, including those recently diagnosed, tips and resources that can help them better manage their lupus and its everyday challenges. Each week for 12 weeks, you'll get an email from Health Educators with tips and resources that can empower you to take charge of your health.
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Disease/Disability Information
Electronic Information Resources
Live Chat - Richmond, Virginia Statewide Hotline, VSDV Alliance
This is a free service for for victims, friends or family, allied professionals, and the general public. Trained advocates provide 24/7/365 confidential crisis intervention, risk assessment and safety planning, support, and information and referrals to community-based services in multiple languages through phone
This is a free service for for victims, friends or family, allied professionals, and the general public. Trained advocates provide 24/7/365 confidential crisis intervention, risk assessment and safety planning, support, and information and referrals to community-based services in multiple languages through phone
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Electronic Information Resources
Sexual Assault Counseling
Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
Poison Control Online Help - webPOISONCONTROL, National Capital Poison Center
webPOISONCONTROL is an online tool for those who prefer not to call. The tool provides quick and easy help online and gives specific triage recommendations for your case. Access the tool at poison.org by clicking on Get help online; or by downloading the tool on the App Store or Google play.
webPOISONCONTROL is an online tool for those who prefer not to call. The tool provides quick and easy help online and gives specific triage recommendations for your case. Access the tool at poison.org by clicking on Get help online; or by downloading the tool on the App Store or Google play.
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Electronic Information Resources
Poison Control
Web Site - Baltimore, MD, Medicare Discount Drug Card
Medicare recipients can phone the above number to obtain assistance in association with the Medicare discount prescription card. They can go to the web site listed above and select Prescription Drug and Other Assistance Programs. According to the news information released by the Federal Government, there will be an annual fee of no more than $30. An enrollment fee is waived if the individual qualifies for a $600.00 credit. If individuals are having difficulty completing the form or don't understand other aspects of the discount program, they can call Brenda Lipscomb @ CVAAA. I&R should put Medicare Discount Drug Card in the notes field of any client who inquires about the program.
Medicare recipients can phone the above number to obtain assistance in association with the Medicare discount prescription card. They can go to the web site listed above and select Prescription Drug and Other Assistance Programs. According to the news information released by the Federal Government, there will be an annual fee of no more than $30. An enrollment fee is waived if the individual qualifies for a $600.00 credit. If individuals are having difficulty completing the form or don't understand other aspects of the discount program, they can call Brenda Lipscomb @ CVAAA. I&R should put Medicare Discount Drug Card in the notes field of any client who inquires about the program.
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Medicare
Electronic Information Resources
