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Advocacy for Patients with Chronic Illness, Inc.
Advocacy for Patients with Chronic Illness, Inc. is a non-profit organization for patients who need legal information, advice, or advocacy services.
http://www.advocacyforpatients.org/ |
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American Academy of Pediatrics
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is an organization of healthcare professionals dedicated to attaining optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
http://www.aap.org |
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American Foundation for Urological Disease (AFUD)
410-223-4311
The mission of the American Foundation for Urologic Disease is the prevention and cure of urologic disease, through the expansion of patient education, Public Awareness, Research and Advocacy.
http://www.afud.org/ |
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American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS)
The American Urogynecologic Society, is dedicated to research and education in urogynecology and to improved care for women with lower urinary tract disorders. Members represent clinicians and researchers from many disciplines.
http://www.augs.org/ |
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American Urological Association (AUA)
As an educational non-profit organization, the AUA provides a wide range of services, including publications, the annual meeting, continuing medical education, and health policy advocacy.
http://www.auanet.org/ |
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Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis
The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis is a non-profit organization committed to finding a cure for paralysis resulting from spinal cord injury--and to seeing millions worldwide walk again.
http://www.thebuonicontifund.com |
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Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation
The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research, and improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis through grants, information and advocacy.
http://crpf.org |
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Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
CCFA's mission is to cure and prevent Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis through research, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these digestive diseases through education and support.
http://www.ccfa.org |
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International Continence Society
The International Continence Society (ICS) is a professional organization with more than 1000 members from 52 countries around the world. ICS members include physicians, surgeons, nurses, physicists, physiotherapists, bio-engineers, and scientists.
http://www.continet.org/ |
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National Association for Continence (NAFC)
1-800-BLADDER
NAFC's mission is consumer advocacy, education of the public, and information dissemination through collaboration and networking for the benefit of those with urinary incontinence.
http://www.nafc.org |
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National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is the Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research and training.
http://www.nci.nih.gov/ |
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National Institutes of Health
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is one of the world's foremost medical research centers, and the Federal focal point for medical research in the United States.
http://www.nih.gov |
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National Multiple Sclerosis Society
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society funds cutting-edge research, driving change through advocacy, facilitating professional education, and providing programs and services that help people with MS and their families move their lives forward.
http://nmss.org |
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National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC)
1-800-346-2742
The National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC) collects and disseminates the results of federally funded research projects. NARIC serves anyone, professional or lay person, who is interested in disability and rehabilitation.
http://www.naric.com |
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National Spinal Cord Injury Association
The National Spinal Cord Injury Association (NSCIA) is dedicated to improving the quality of life for hundreds of thousands of Americans who are living with spinal cord injury and disease (SCI/D).
http://www.spinalcord.org/index.shtml |
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National Women’s Health Information Center
The National Women’s Health Information Center (NWHIC) is a service of the Office on Women’s Health in the Department of Health and Human Services. The NWHIC provides a gateway to the array of federal and other women’s health information resources.
http://www.4women.gov |
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Paralyzed Veterans of America
Paralyzed Veterans of America is a leading advocate for health care, SCI/D research and education, veterans' benefits and rights, accessibility and the removal of architectural barriers, sports programs, and disability rights. (1.800.555.9140)
http://pva.org |
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Prostate Cancer Network (PCN)
1-800-915-1001
P.O. Box 966
New Port Richey, FL 34656
The Prostate Cancer Resource Network is a charitable foundation dedicated to providing information, hope and encouragement to prostate cancer patients and their families.
http://pcrn.org/ |
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Simon Foundation for Continence
1-800-23SIMON (2374666)
Box 815
Wilmette, IL 60091
The non-profit Simon Foundation is dedicated to helping people cope with incontinence by educating them about cure, treatment and management techniques, while also sensitizing health care professionals to these issues.
http://www.simonfoundation.org |
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Spina Bifida Association
4590 MacArthur Boulevard NW
Suite 250
Washington, D.C. 20007
http://www.sbaa.org |
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Spinal Cord Injury Information Network
Offers educational materials and information on services of the UAB Spinal Cord Injury Model System (UAB-SCIMS) along with links to national organizations, government agencies, commercial products, and educational resources related to spinal cord injury.
http://www.spinalcord.uab.edu |
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The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis
The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis is a non-profit organization committed to finding a cure for paralysis resulting from spinal cord injury — and to seeing millions worldwide walk again. 1-800-STANDUP (782-6387)
http://www.thebuonicontifund.com |
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The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis
The Miami Project is the largest, most comprehensive spinal cord research center in the world. Over 120 research scientists and technicians from around the world are focused on curing paralysis and improving the lives of spinal cord injured individuals. 1-800-STANDUP (782-6387)
http://www.themiamiproject.org |
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The Department of Health and Human Services is the government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services.
http://www.hhs.gov/ |
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United Ostomy Associations of America
The United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA), is a volunteer-based health organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and advocacy for people who have either intestinal or urinary diversions.
http://www.uoaa.org |
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Us Too! International, Inc.
PCa Support Hotline: 630-795-1002
5003 Fairview Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515 (USA)
Us Too! represents the needs of prostate cancer survivors, their families, men at risk, and health care providers.
http://www.ustoo.com |
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Well Spouse Foundation
1-800-838-0879
Well Spouse is a national, not for profit membership organization that gives support to wives, husbands, and partners of the chronically ill or disabled.
http://www.wellspouse.org |
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World Council of Enterostomal Therapists (WCET)
The WCET is an international association of Enterostomal Therapy Nurses dedicated to ongoing professional education as well as education for people who have ostomies and people who suffer from incontinence, wounds, or other problems in tissue integrity.
http://www.wcetn.org/ |
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World Health Organization
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a United Nations agency that promotes technical cooperation for health among nations. The WHO administers programs to control and eradicate disease and strives to improve the quality of human life.
http://www.who.org |
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Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN)
Founded in 1968, the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN) is a professional, international nursing society of more than 4200 nurse professionals who are experts in the care of patients with wound, ostomy, and continence problems.
http://www.wocn.org |
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