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Coursera
Coursera partners with more than 200 leading universities and companies to bring free, flexible, job-relevant online learning to individuals and organizations worldwide. Coursera offers a range of learning opportunities: from hands-on projects and courses to job-ready certificates and degree programs.
Keywords: education, business, entrepreneurship, EMT, computer basics, management, online degree, certificate, career, online class, engineering, and development.
GetSetUp
GetSetUp provides free online classes for older adults (ages 50+) taught by peers, with opportunities to ask questions, make friends, learn new things, and have fun. GetSetUp helps older adults stay mentally and physically fit, assists with jobs and re-skilling, and offers a community where people help each other and form new connections.
Keywords: senior dance team, uplift, community, learn online, online classes, e-learning, wellbeing, lifelong learning, careers, seniors, and adult.
Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of classes for creative and curious people, on topics including illustration, design, photography, video, freelancing, and more. Anyone can join to learn cutting-edge skills, network with peers and discover new opportunities. On Skillshare, millions of members come together to find inspiration and take the next step in their creative journey.
Keywords: Photoshop, Adobe, web design, Film, illustration, design, photography, videography, business, leadership, management, marketing, lifestyle, and animation.
Government Resources
- CDC
- Clinical Trials
- Consumer Products
- Covered California
- Genetics Reference
- MedlinePlus
- PubMed
- Vaccines
The CDC offers the public the opportunity to learn about different diseases and the research that has been done, under Health Topics A-Z. It also has a link to view diseases that we may encounter while traveling.
Keywords: disease control, COVID-19, coronavirus, vaccines, medicine, safety, preventative health, infectious diseases, E. coli, and salmonella.
Clinical Trials
Search ClinicalTrials.gov for actively recruiting studies that you may be able to participate in or learn about new treatments that are being considered.
Keywords: clinical trials, research studies, clinical study, disease, and enrollment.
Consumer Product Information Database
Find safety and health information for products used in and around the home.
Keywords: hand sanitizer, safe brands, all natural, home cleaning, cleaning products, pet care, drugstore, and home safety.
California is participating in the State-Based Exchange Marketplace. This means that the California is handling its own implementation of the federal program. Other states have chosen to participate in either their own State-Based Exchange Marketplace, the Partnership Exchange Marketplace, or in the Federal Exchange Marketplace.
Keywords: open enrollment, healthcare, health insurance, medical insurance, dental, medicine, and health services.
Genetics Home Reference provides consumer-friendly information about human genetics and genetic disorders.
Keywords: genes, gene therapy, medical study, genetic conditions, DNA, newborn screening, disorders, and chromosomes.
MedlinePlus offers up-to-date information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus is also available in Spanish.
Keywords: supplements, medical, disease, health, drugs, genetics, blood pressure, diabetes, health information, and genes.
PubMed
PubMed has more than 28 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full-text content from PubMed Central and publisher web sites. Learn more about how to limit your search to articles that have free full text available.
Keywords: biomedical, life science, health, biomedicine, bioengineering, clinical studies, and scientific journals.
Learn more about necessary vaccines for all ages, including immunization schedules and clinic locations near you. Available in Spanish.