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Abortion
Emergency
- American Red Cross of Greater Los
Angeles. Established 87 years ago, on October 2, 1916, the
American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles is the second largest chapter in
the nation.
We serve 36 cities and a number of large unincorporated areas with a
population of nearly 6 million in more than 1,600 square miles. To reach
so many people, there are seven service centers located throughout the
area, where Southern Californians may go for service or to volunteer.
Local residents also may call the chapter headquarters to reach any of our
services.
Chapter volunteers numbering more than 17,166 are prepared to respond
around the clock, 365 days a year to assure that our services are provided
when they are needed. Leadership of the chapter is the responsibility of a
volunteer board of directors elected from the communities served by the
chapter.
The American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles volunteer and paid staff are
committed to helping Prepare LA."
Hearing
Hospices
- Hospice of
Saddleback Valley. "For over thirty years, South Orange County
residents of all ages have turned to Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
for quality, compassionate healthcare. SMMC has been recognized for its
medical excellence, as well as its work within the community.
Now with two locations, San Clemente and Laguna Hills, Saddleback Memorial
offers 24-hour emergency care, complete critical care, surgical and
obstetrical services, and is proud to have one of the area's leading heart
programs. Saddleback Memorial is also pleased to offer a variety of health
and wellness classes and programs."
Hospitals
Physician Ratings
- RateMDs.com. "The
purpose of the site is to be a resource for people who want to
find a good doctor. Where else can you find out what others
think of your doctor? When choosing a doctor, wouldn't you like
some information first? It also gives you, the user, a place to
voice your opinion. Your opinion will help others to find a good
doctor."
- Revolution Health.
"Revolution Health Group is a leading consumer-centric health
company founded to transform how people approach their overall
health and wellness. By putting individuals at the center of
their own healthcare, Revolution Health allows them to make
informed choices and offers more convenience and control over
their individual healthcare decisions." Comment:
The physician evaluation page is located at http://www.revolutionhealth.com/care-providers.
Psychological
- California Psychological
Association. "...CPA was founded in Los Angeles in 1948
initially to work for the licensure of psychologists. As the role of
California psychologists expanded over the years, so did CPA.
To more closely interact with the state legislature, CPA moved from Los
Angeles to Sacramento in 1989, and has sponsored many legislative
proposals dealing with access to mental health care services, managed
care, hospital practice, prescription privilege authority, and many other
important issues.
CPA’s role has expanded throughout the state of California as its members
regularly provide free public service through programs such as its
well-respected disaster response service. Additionally, CPA works closely
with the media to provide timely and accurate information on a variety of
issues to increase the understanding of human behavior."
- Los Angeles County Psychological
Association. "The Los Angeles Psychological Association (LACPA)
represents the more than 3,700 licensed psychologists within Los Angeles
County by responding to the mental health needs of the community. Its
purposes are to advance the science and profession of psychology and
promote human welfare while educating the public about psychological
issues.
LACPA members have access to continuing education programs, consultation
on legal, ethical, social, and economic issues related to the profession
and various support services.
LACPA is response to the public by answering questions regarding
psychology while also addressing the needs of member psychologists,
associates, affiliates, and graduate students of psychology."
- Orange County Psychological Association. "The Orange County
Psychological Association, a chapter of the California Psychological
Association, was organized in 1960 to advance psychology as a science in
the promotion of human welfare by:
- The encouragement of psychology in all
its branches in the broadest manner
- The improvement of the qualifications
and usefulness of psychologists through high standards of professional
ethics, conduct, education and achievement
- The advancement of scientific interests
and inquiry; the application of research findings
- The increase and diffusion of
psychological knowledge through meetings, discussions and achievement.
Women
- Los Angeles Commission on Assaults
Against Women (LACAAW). "LACAAW is a non-profit, multi-cultural,
feminist, community-based volunteer organization. Our mission is the
elimination of violence against women, youth and children through working
toward social change, equality and social justice.
We have adopted several approaches in our work: education, prevention and
intervention. Since 1971, we have served the Los Angeles community,
empowering survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse.
Our prevention and intervention programs have had widespread impact,
including our nationally recognized self-defense training program and the
In Touch With Teens relationship violence prevention curriculum. These
programs reach underserved and high-risk women, teens and children, those
who are Deaf, homeless, elderly, physically or developmentally disabled,
and recent immigrants. We believe that no one need face the crisis of
personal violence alone and that sexual and domestic violence is
preventable."
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