Interesting Web Links

Here are some helpful links to sites on the internet

When you click on a link, you will be leaving the Erie County Department of Health's Web site. We cannot be responsible for the content of other Web sites - please surf the internet responsibly.

Erie County Government	This is the website for Erie County Government and services. It includes information about our elected officials, County departments, economic delevopment, tourism, tax assessments and more.

City of Erie	City of City government website with information about employment, relocating to Erie, the Mayor, council, departments and more.

GECAC	Greater Erie Community Action Committee (GECAC) offers a wide range of programs in pre-school education, employment, training, and youth activities.

Healthcare411.org	The U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s Healthcare 411 audio news source provides practical health care information, research findings, and data to help consumers, health providers, health insurers, researchers, and policymakers make informed decisions about health care issues.

Erie Center on Health & Aging	Northwestern Pennsylvania's specialist in care for older adults, with integrated medical and community preventive health care, and senior center, geriatric assessment and caregiving resources.

L ake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine	The primary goal of LECOM is to educate students to become physicians practicing within the osteopathic concept and tradition.

Community Health Net	Community Health Net provides comprehensive health care services to families andindividuals in NW PA.

Northwest Pennsylvania Rural AIDS Alliance	Their primary responsibility is to make recommendations for HIV services required to meet the needs of individuals residing within the northwest region.

Pennsylvania Department of Health	The Pennsylvania Department of Health has been promoting the health and well being of Pennsylvania citizens since 1905. Public health professionals are now facing new challenges: AIDS and other newly emerging infectious diseases, more familiar — but now drug-resistant — and the threat of bioterrorism, have changed the responsibilities of public health.

Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture	The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture encourages, protects and promotes agriculture and related industries throughout the commonwealth. As one of the leading industries in Pennsylvania, our agriculture industry truly provides the foundation for the Keystone State.

Pennsylvania Department of Natural Resources	DCNR Basic Functions: Forestry, State Parks, Environmental Education, Community Recreation Assistance, Rivers Conservation, Trails and Greenways, Topographic and Geologic Survey, and the Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council.

Pennsylvania State Police	Honor, Service, Integrity, Respect, Trust, Courage and Duty.

Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission	The mission of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is to provide fishing and boating opportunities through the protection and management of aquatic resources.

Pennsylvania Safe Kids Coalition	The prevention of childhood injuries in Pennsylvania through education, collaboration and advocacy. Support public policies and programs that reduce injuries among children and provide safety education to children and youth for traffic safety, water safety, fire safety, poisoning and falls prevention.

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)	The Pennsylvania DEP is the agency largely responsible for administering the state's environmental laws and regulations, such as: reducing air pollution; quality of safe drinking water; protecting water quality in our rivers and streams; making sure waste is handled properly; promoting advanced energy technology; and helping citizens prevent pollution.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)	Since its founding in 1946 to help control malaria, CDC has remained at the forefront of public health efforts to prevent and control infectious and chronic diseases, injuries, workplace hazards, disabilities, and environmental health threats. Today, CDC is globally recognized for conducting research and investigations and for its action oriented approach and is committed to achieving true improvements in people’s health.

United States Department of Agriculture	In 1862, when President Abraham Lincoln founded the U.S. Department of Agriculture, he called it the "people's Department." In Lincoln's day, 58 percent of the people were farmers who needed good seeds and information to grow their crops. Today, USDA continues Lincoln's legacy by serving all Americans. USDA remains committed to helping America's farmers and ranchers.

United States Health & Human Services	Federal resource of information for national agencies that offer health and human services.

PANA Keystone Active Zone	Browse the Keystone Active Zone map by region and county to find parks and trails near you. You can also search by activity, amenity and zip code.

Youth Obesity Prevention & Weight Management Program Inventory	This is a state-wide resource directory of pediatric weight management or weight gain prevention programs offered in clinical, research, or community/school settings by county. It is intended to serve as a resource for families, providers and schools in response to Pennsylvania's new Growth Screening requirements of school age children.