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AARP
Organization for mature adults 50 and above in the United States. Information on health, long-term care, economic security, independent living and consumer issues.
http://www.aarp.org/membership/aarp/Articles/join.html
Aging With Dignity
Advice on making health care decisions and what you want your loved ones to know.
http://www.agingwithdignity.org/
ALS Association
The ALS Association is a non-profit health organization that is dedicated solely to the fight against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Lou Gehrigs Disease. This site offers the latest information on ALS.
www.alsa.org
ALS Network
This web site offers a list of ALS Societies, Support Groups and Publications.
www.alsnetwork.com
American Heart Association
Here you will find the latest high blood pressure news, valuable health tools for patients, access to exercise logs, patient education literature and other disease assessment/management tools.
www.americanheart.org
Check out the American Heart Associations Heart ProfilersTM web site. This web site offers a patient the ability to develop a personalized health status report. This information is important in managing your own health as well as discussing treatments with your doctor.
www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3000416
The American Heart Associations Heart and Stroke Encyclopedia is a valuable resource for patients. There you can further research specific conditions, symptoms, and various treatments.
www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=10000056
American Lung Association
The American Lung Association provides information on various conditions, research and statistics, plus programs and events.
www.lungusa.org
American Stroke Association
The American Stroke Association is a division of the American Heart Association that focuses on reducing disability and death from stroke through research, education, fund raising and advocacy. www.strokeassociation.org
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community- based voluntary health organization. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has state divisions and more than 3,400 local offices. This web site offers news, tools, stories and more.
www.cancer.org/
American Diabetes Association
The mission of the organization is to prevent and cure diabetes, and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. To fulfill this mission, the American Diabetes Association funds research, publishes scientific findings, provides information and other services to people with diabetes, their families, health care professionals and the public and advocates for scientific research and for the rights of people with diabetes.
www.diabetes.org/home.jsp
American Disability Association
Information and resources for people with disabilities.
http://www.adanet.org/
American Red Cross
This organization will share your HLA information with the U.S. National Marrow Donor Program if you wish to be considered as a donor.
https://www.redcross.org/
American Thoracic Society
The American Thoracic Society is an international scientific society which focuses on respiratory and critical care medicine.
www.thoracic.org
Breast Cancer.Org
Breast Cancer treatment and information.
www.breastcancer.org
City Of Hope
(National Medical Center and Beckman Research Institute) Overview of the physicians, researchers and scientists working toward a cure for cancer and life threatening diseases. (Duarte)
www.cityofhope.org
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Seeking the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease. Providing information about the disease, treatment options, clinical trials, research, and public policy.
http://www.cff.org
The International Center for Disability Resources on the Internet
Directory of disability-related Internet resources.
www.icdri.org/index.html
Muscular Dystrophy Association
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is a voluntary health agency -- a dedicated partnership between scientists and concerned citizens aimed at conquering neuromuscular diseases that affect more than a million Americans.
www.mdausa.org
My Diabetes
This web site offers tools and information on diabetes.
www.mydiabetes.com
Allergy and Asthma Network
National community-based nonprofit health organization dedicated to eliminating morbidity and mortality due to asthma and allergies through education, advocacy, community outreach, and research.
www.aanma.org
My Asthma
This web site offers information and lifestyle tips for individuals who suffer from asthma.
www.myasthma.com
National Alliance for Caregiving
National non-profit agency for caregivers offers free studies and brochures on caregiving. Hosts a searchable database of reviewed and rated caregiving resources.
http://www.caregiving.org/
National Family Caregivers Association
The National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) exists to support family caregivers and to speak out publicly for caregivers' needs.
http://www.nfcacares.org/
National Right To Life
Find information on partial-birth abortion, Congressional efforts, fetal development, euthanasia, and other human life issues.
http://www.nrlc.org/
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