The Public Health Clearinghouse is a toll-free information and referral line. It offers an extensive database of health care and other services for children and families in Alameda County. Phone contact available from anywhere in county at 888-604-INFO (4636). The goals of the Public Health Clearinghouse are to: Provide high quality, accurate information and referrals for health care and other support services Connect callers with affordable, quality medical care Assist providers with referrals to Public Health Nursing

Useful Information and Services:

Program Components Information and referrals for parenting families Streamlined Public Health Nursing referral process for medical providers Comprehensive database of health and human services Emphasis on health-related services Resources Available by mail: Clearinghouse Consumer Cards and display stands in English/Spanish or English/Chinese

Web Links:

For health insurance options: www.champ-net.org/home.htm For local resources www.alamedaco.info http://alameda.networkofcare.org/aging/ For Toll Free numbers www.health.gov/nhic/Pubs/tollfree.htm For medical information on the Internet www.kidshealth.org/parent/ www.medlineplus.gov/ www.immunizationinfo.org/ www.webmd.com/ For lists of related links: www.oaklandlibrary.org/links/medicalsites.html www.childcarehealth.org/links.php For Car Seat Safety Events home.pacbell.net/lrrol/index.html

Contact Information:

Kathleen T. Paulo, Coordinator Clearinghouse 1000 Broadway 267-3262 phone 451-0582 fax