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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

Barton Health Community Health Needs Assessment

This Community Health Needs Assessment is a comprehensive report that highlights South Lake Tahoe’s most pressing health needs. It is based on ...

Health, Health / Wellness & Lifestyle 2018

Placerville Mobility Support Group

Since 2007 the Placerville Mobility Support Group (PMSG) has helped persons with impaired mobility to "Get up. Get out. Get better." The PMSG does ...

Location: El Dorado (County)

Health December 14, 2017

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Easy and healthy Mediterranean Quinoa Salad!

Health / Physical Activity November 22, 2017

Thai Coconut Corn Soup

Here’s a soup that’s great for any kind of weather, not just when it’s chilly and rainy.

Health / Physical Activity November 22, 2017

Chipotle Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Yummy shrimp and cucumber and red bell pepper and avocado, all wrapped up in a lettuce leaf!

Health / Physical Activity November 20, 2017

El Dorado County ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Action Plan

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are traumatic events that have significant, long term impacts on children’s developing brains resulting in ...

Health / Children's Health November 20, 2017

El Dorado County Libraries

El Dorado County Libraries provide public education for all ages by offering classes, instructional programs and research assistance, and by ...

Location: El Dorado (County)

Education November 16, 2017

California Opioid Overdose Surveillance Dashboard

The dashboards and data available through this application are the result of ongoing collaboration between the California Department of Public ...

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use November 14, 2017

El Dorado County CalWORKs

The California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program gives time-limited cash assistance to families with children. ...

Location: El Dorado (County)

Economy / Employment October 27, 2017

2018-19 El Dorado County Community Action Plan

The Community Action Plan (CAP) serves as a two (2) year road map demonstrating how Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) eligible entities plan ...

Location: El Dorado (County)

Community / Governance October 18, 2017

Adoption Services

The Adoption Services Program through El Dorado County provides education, training and support for pre- and post-adoptive parents. The program is ...

Location: El Dorado (County)

Community / Social Environment October, 2017

How to Report Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse or Suspected Abuse

For questions or to report elder or dependent adult abuse or suspected abuse, call the 24-hour hotline at 530.642.4800. To report suspected ...

Location: El Dorado (County)

Health / Older Adults October, 2017

How to Report Child Abuse or Suspected Child Abuse

For questions or to report child abuse or suspected child abuse, call the 24-hour hotline at (844) 756-3699.

Location: El Dorado (County)

Health / Children's Health October, 2017

Foster Care and Resource Families

Many children in El Dorado County currently need foster care. The El Dorado County Child Welfare Program arranges for the temporary care of foster ...

Location: El Dorado (County)

Community / Social Environment October, 2017

Rainbow Vegetable Spring Rolls

Rainbow Vegetable Spring rolls: an easy and delicious way to eat salad!

Health / Physical Activity September 29, 2017

Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care (HCPCFC)

Public Health nurses are located in county child welfare service agencies and probation departments to give expertise on medical, dental, mental ...

Location: El Dorado (County)

Health / Children's Health September 15, 2017

Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP)

Many children are exposed to lead in the home through lead-based paint and other objects. Lead poisoning can cause learning disabilities, ...

Location: El Dorado (County)

Health / Children's Health September 15, 2017

Child Health and Disability Prevention Program (CHDP)

CHDP provides complete health and dental assessments for early detection and prevention of diseases and disabilities in children and youth ...

Location: El Dorado (County)

Health / Children's Health September 15, 2017

California Children's Services (CCS)

CCS helps families with children who have serious medical conditions. It provides diagnosis and treatment services, medical case management, ...

Location: El Dorado (County)

Health / Children's Health September, 2017

El Dorado County Pool Cool Program Summary

This 2-page fact sheet provides a brief overview of the Summer 2017 Skin Safety Campaign. The El Dorado County Public Health Division, City of ...

Health / Prevention & Safety September, 2017

El Dorado County Pool Cool Program Evaluation Report

This report provides an in-depth summary of the Summer 2017 Skin Safety Campaign. The El Dorado County Public Health Division, City of ...

Location: El Dorado (County)

Health / Prevention & Safety September, 2017

Sesame Workshop

More than 1,000 studies show that Sesame Street reaches children across many countries and cultures in every demographic group, and that ...

Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education August 30, 2017

Prosperity Now Scorecard

The Prosperity Now Scorecard (formerly the Assets & Opportunity Scorecard) is a comprehensive resource featuring data on family financial health ...

Location: El Dorado (County)

Economy August, 2017

Health: What To Expect In Your 70s And Beyond

Health: What to Expect in Your 70s and Beyond. Plus, activities you can do at home to keep your mind sharp!

Health / Older Adults July 17, 2017

Overdose Response Guide: Awareness, Prevention, And Preparedness For Caregivers Of Addicts

This guide will help caregivers understand how to best support their patients’ addiction recovery, and give instruction on how to act in the ...

Health / Medications & Prescriptions July 17, 2017