General Health Information
- MedlinePlus from the National Institutes of Health. Information on health topics, drugs and supplements. It includes videos and tools and a searchable medical dictionary. Some information is available in other languages.
- Family Doctor.org from the American Academy of Family Physicians. Information on health topics and many helpful tools such a symptom tracker, a medical dictionary and easy to read immunization schedules.
- My Healthfinder tool from the U.S. Office of Disease Prevention and Promotions. See which screening tests, vaccines and other preventive care you or your loved ones need to stay healthy.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Information on current issues such as outbreaks. Also has an A-Z on diseases and conditions; healthy living; workplace safety; environmental health; injury, violence and safety; global health; travelers’ health and more.
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health from the National Institutes of Health. A-Z of research based information on complementary and alternative medicine, from acupuncture to zinc. Also includes information on different health topics and how to find a complementary health practitioner.
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Recalls, safety and other information about products that the FDA regulates. This includes drugs, vaccines and medical devices. You can report problems with these products, such as reactions to drugs, on this site.
Information on misleading or fraudulent advertising and promotion, how to avoid being a victim of a scam, and how to file a complaint
This department investigates complaints from consumers and works to find a solution.
Information on how to find a doctor, check their license and file a complaint.
Information on health care providers including dentists, dental hygienists, acupuncturists and optometrists and how to file a complaint.
Information on the Affordable Care Act and Medi-Cal. You can apply for health insurance under Covered California and Medi-Cal at this website.
Information about health care coverage options and free and low cost programs for Los Angeles County residents, including those who do not have health insurance.
Provides information on a range of public health issues such as COVID-19, women’s health, maternal health, nutrition, and tobacco cessation. 1-833-540-0473
A network of county agencies; nonprofit, academic, and business partners; reproductive health, rights, and justice advocates; and health care providers committed to ensuring safe access to reproductive care for everyone in LA County and those coming to LA County, including all under-resourced and marginalized people with the capacity for pregnancy.
