Research Guides: Public Health: PUBH 573

Articles

Washington Office of Financial Management Demographic data
Spokane Trends
Portal to data for Spokane County. A joint project of: City of Spokane, Community Building Foundation, Eastern Washington University, Greater Spokane Inc., Spokane Regional Health District, and Spokane United Way.
U.S. Census
Washington State Department of Health Data & Statistical Reports
Portal to data collected by the Washington State Department of Health. Includes mortality data and chronic disease profiles for each county.

Administration on Aging
This federal agency (a branch of DHHS) offers programs, statistics, and links to related government materials.
National Clearinghouse for Long Term Care Information
"Primarily intended as an information and planning resource for individuals who don't yet require long-term care"
National Institute on Aging
Health and research information on this population from one of the National Institutes of Health
Social Security Administration
The "official website" covers retirement, disability, survivors, SSI, Medicare, and business services.
Veterans Affairs National Facilities Locator
"A storehouse of facility and key staff information within 1745 VA facilities" including hospitals and cemeteries.
Aging & Disability Services Administration (WA)
An overview of services for both the elderly population and the developmentally disabled in Washington state. Includes information on abuse of vulnerable adults and tips for prevention.