Health Maintenance Guidelines
Additional Information
- Health Resource Centers
- United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) Grading System
- Domestic Violence
Health Resource Centers
PAMF has four Community Health Resource Centers where registered nurse health educators and trained volunteers are available to assist with health-related questions. For assistance call,
- 650-614-3200, Palo Alto
- 510-623-2231, Fremont
- 925-875-6150, Dublin
- 650-934-7373, Mountain View
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United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) Grading System
Grade -- Definition
A -- The USPSTF recommends the service. There is high certainty that the net benefit is substantial.
B -- The USPSTF recommends the service. There is high certainty that the net benefit is moderate or there is moderate certainty that the net benefit is moderate to substantial.
C -- The USPSTF recommends against routinely providing the service. There may be considerations that support providing the service in an individual patient. There is at least moderate certainty that the net benefit is small.
D -- The USPSTF recommends against the service. There is moderate or high certainty that the services has no net benefit or that the harms outweigh the benefits.
I Statement -- The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of the service. Evidence is lacking, of poor quality, or conflicting, and the balance of benefits and harms cannot be determined.
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Domestic Violence
No one deserves to be abused, physically or emotionally. If you have any concerns, please discuss them with your doctor. We can help. We urge you to report domestic violence.
- Support Network, Santa Clara County, Helpline: 800-572-2782
- S.A.V.E. (Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments), Alameda County, Hotline: 510-794-6055
- CORA (Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse), San Mateo County: 800-300-1080
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