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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

CalFresh Data Dashboard

Health / Physical Activity February 13, 2020

Sustainable Diets - Local Solutions for a Healthier Community

Health / Physical Activity September 5, 2018

Strata

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

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

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

Rainbow Vegetable Spring Rolls

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

Health / Physical Activity September 29, 2017

Walnut Tacos

Walnut tacos? Who knew! Unusual ingredients but very tasty results!

Health / Physical Activity June 29, 2017

California WIC Mobile Website

Using your California WIC Mobile Website!

Health / Physical Activity, Health / Children's Health, Economy / Government Assistance March 30, 2017

Roasted Beet and Winter Squash Salad With Walnuts

Our supervisor for WIC brought this to our recent Lunch and Learn potluck and everyone RAVED about it and requested the recipe.

Health / Physical Activity March 24, 2017

Curried Chickpea Salad Sandwiches

chickpeas: check; avocado: check; red onion: check; baby spinach: check; curry powder, salt, pepper, olive oil, lemon and parsley: check. EASY ...

Health / Physical Activity January 31, 2017

Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing

a yummy recipe for when you're hunkering down in cold weather...

Health / Physical Activity January 30, 2017

Vegetarian West African Peanut Soup

Soup made with peanuts? It might sound weird but it tastes great!!!

Health / Physical Activity January 30, 2017

Slow Cooker Ethiopian-Spiced Chicken and Black Lentil Stew

The County epidemiologist knows her way around the kitchen!

Health / Physical Activity January 30, 2017

Tomato Sauce

Make your own sauce!

Health / Physical Activity January 30, 2017

Losing the Baby Weight: The Truth About Shedding Pounds After Birth

Many women wonder how long it takes to lose baby weight and bounce back to a pre-baby body. Get the real facts about how the body holds on to ...

Health / Physical Activity 2017

The Importance of Fitness for Recovering Addicts

There’s a reason they call it addiction recovery: your body, mind, and spirit all have major healing to do. And while you shouldn’t rush into ...

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Health / Physical Activity 2017

Body Weight Planner

Body weight planner to help balance food intake and activity. Disclaimer: This information is for use in adults defined as individuals 18 years of ...

Health / Physical Activity 2017

6 Essential Nutrients and Why Your Body Needs Them

Essential nutrients are compounds that the body can’t make or can’t make in sufficient quantity. According to the World Health Organization, ...

Health / Physical Activity 2017

How Does Food Impact Health? Food as Medicine

What we eat is central to our health. Consider that in light of Webster's definition of medicine: "The science and art dealing with the ...

Health / Physical Activity 2017

Mango and Blackeye Pea Salsa

beautiful colors combined with wonderful flavors!

Health / Physical Activity December 22, 2016

Lentil Salad - Oven baked

Lentil salad made with lentils baked in the oven, not cooked on the stove!

Health / Physical Activity December 16, 2016

Active Living Research

Promoting activity-friendly communities

Health / Physical Activity, Health / Wellness & Lifestyle December 13, 2016

America's Walking

Broadcast on PBS, America's Walking is a fitness, travel and lifestyle television series that offers information and inspiration for those who ...

Health / Physical Activity, Health / Wellness & Lifestyle December 13, 2016

America Walks

Making America a great place to walk!

Health / Physical Activity, Health / Wellness & Lifestyle December 13, 2016