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The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is a nonprofit education and advocacy organization that focuses on improving the safety and nutritional quality of our food supply and on reducing the carnage caused by alcoholic beverages. CSPI seeks to promote health through educating the public about nutrition and alcohol; it represents citizens' interests before legislative, regulatory, ...

Fighting osteoporosis and promoting bone health. Includes news, resources for patients and professionals, and information on advocacy and prevention.

The National Council on the Aging, promoting the dignity, self-determination, well-being and continuing contributions of older persons through education, research, leadership and advocacy ...

United Seniors Health Cooperative (USHC) is a (501)(c)(3) organization fostering a culture of health and independence through increased access to affordable, quality consumer information, community services, and practical software solutions.

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The National Sleep Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to prevention of catastrophic accidents caused by sleep deprivation & excessive sleepiness and to enhanced quality of life for millions who suffer from sleep disorders.

VisionQuest to be held August 16-18, 2002 at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco, California Order tapes from the 2002 Symposium held in Philadelphia, June 1-5, 2002 The Eye Surgery Education Council (ESEC), under the auspices of ASCRS, has launched a new initiative to provide potential patients with balanced accurate information on the benefits and risks of LASIK surgery. Central to the ...

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Trade association representing the interests and concerns of home care agencies, hospices, home care aide organizations, and medical equipment suppliers.

On January 25, 1995, the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) was incorporated as a nonprofit organization in the District of Columbia by Robert Kampia and Chuck Thomas. The MPP's mission is to provide the marijuana law-reform movement with full-time, organized lobbying on the federal level.

ASH is a 31-year-old national legal-action antismoking organization which got cigarette commercials off radio and TV; the ban on smoking in airplanes, buses, and many public places; and the FDA to regulate cigarette advertising and sales.

Make your voice heard! Enter your zip code, and urge your legislators to support quality care for the frail and elderly! American Health Care Association 1201 L St., N.W. Washington, DC 20005 (202) 842-4444 (202) 842-3860 To obtain a User ID and Password to the Members Only site, please contact your State Affiliate. Provider's 2001 Buyer's Guide Receive Your Copy of Provider Magazine For ...

The International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) is a nonprofit, worldwide foundation established in 1978 to advance the understanding of scientific issues relating to nutrition, food safety, toxicology, risk assessment, and the environment.

AAGP is a national association representing and serving its members and the field of geriatric psychiatry. It is dedicated to promoting the mental health ...

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Healthywomen.org serves as the one-stop shop for women's health information. It provides comprehensive and in-depth information about women's health issues, and links visitors to additional resources. Built by the National Women's Health Resource Center.

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The NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases~National Resource Center (NIH ORBD~NRC) provides information to health care professionals, patients and the public about metabolic bone diseases (osteoporosis, Paget's disease, osteogenesis imperfecta, and hyperparathyroidism.) ...

Public Health Foundation - PHF is a 30-year-old national, non-profit organization dedicated to achieving healthy communities through research, training, and technical assistance for health improvement planning, understanding and using public health data, and improving performance.

Emergency Medicine Resources: Free emergency medicine tools at NCEMI.

Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics - a nonprofit patient education and advocacy organization providing consumer-friendly information about asthma and allergies.

The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, the only patient-led advocacy organization working on behalf of people with all types of cancer and their families, is dedicated to assuring quality cancer care for all Americans. To the nearly 9 million cancer survivors in America today, NCCS is their voice on Capitol Hill and a reliable source for information, programs and resources on cancer ...

The Alliance for Aging Research is a private, not-for-profit advocacy organization fighting for science policies in the nation's capital to speed breakthroughs for greater health, vitality and longevity.

The National Citizens' Coalition for Nursing Home Reform, a national non-profit consumer advocacy organization for nursing home residents, offers information on staffing in nursing homes, citizen advocacy groups, long term care ombudsman programs, how family members can advocate for good care, and government policies, laws and regulations affecting residents. The site includes fact sheets on ...

The Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) provides an open forum for all those who are interested in risk analysis. Risk analysis is broadly defined to include risk assessment, risk characterization, risk communication, risk management, and policy relating to risk. Our interests include risks to human health and the environment, both built and natural.

Welcome Tuesday, June 11, 2002 Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation (CCCF) is a national non-profit membership organization whose mission is to educate, support, serve, and advocate for families of children with cancer, survivors of childhood cancer, and the professionals who care for them. Who We Are The Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation was founded in 1970 by concerned parents ...

Catholics for a Free Choice in the United States works in partnership with reproductive health, interfaith and Catholic church reform groups that share our commitment to safe, legal reproductive health care and women's equality ...

To provide direct financial assistance to kidney patients when there is no other source of help, therby improving the health and well-being of those affected by kidney disease ...

What's New: National Assisted Living Week Planning Guide & Product Catalog When HIPAA s Privacy Rule Applies AHCA/NCAL 53rd Annual Convention and Exposition Consumer Information About Long Term Care 2001 Assisted Living State Regulatory Review Subscribe to The Resident Assistant The National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) is the assisted living voice of the American Health Care Association ...

Elcome to the Association of Clinical Research Professionals(ACRP) Web site. ACRP invites you to explore this site and learn about the many membership benefits and educational opportunities we offer. This site also contains information on ACRP publications, our leadership and how to join the over 16, 000 professionals world-wide who have already become ACRP members. Visit individual pages ...

The Continuing Care Accreditation Commission, founded in 1985, is an independent accrediting body sponsored by the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging. The CCAC's accreditation program is based on the belief that accreditation promotes and maintains quality and integrity in retirement communities.

Podiatric medicine is that branch of the health professions that focuses on the lower extremities.

ECBT Background | The Issue | Barriers & Solutions | Take Action | The Diseases Immunization Schedule | Provider's Page | Resources & Contacts | CHIP Handbook | Registries Disease Photos| Newsletter | Events | On The Record | Event Photos | State of the States ECBT's Mission To protect all children from vaccine preventable diseases by raising parental awareness of the critical need for timely ...

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The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases is a nonprofit, member organization serving the educational and scientific needs of its physicians, researchers, and scientists, who are striving to prevent and cure diseases of the liver and biliary tract.

On June 26, the Coalition is co-sponsoring a major conference with the Midwest Business Group on Health on New Approaches in the Treatment and Purchasing of Chronic Disease Management. Click here to read about the conference and print out out a registration form (Adobe Acrobat needed). A Perfect Storm: The Confluence of Forces Affecting Health Care Coverage, Released November 15, 2001 ...

National Tuberous Sclerosis web site, for valuable information and support for those affected by tsc ...

Welcome! The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) is an international non-profit organization serving more than 2, 400 members from more than 50 countries.

Official web site of The Myelin Project as seen in the movie Lorenzo's Oil. The Myelin Project works to accelerate research on myelin repair. Myelin is damaged by multiple sclerosis, leukodystrophy, ALD, and the many other demyelinating disorders.

The Latest at CHI Children's Hospice Demonstration Model Programs Year 3 Funded by $900 Thousand Federal Appropriation Program for All-Inclusive Care for Children and their Families (PACC ) Approaching Grief (PDF) About CHI Give Online! When you contribute to CHI, your donation will be used toward: Providing resources and referrals to children with life-threatening conditions and their families ...

Partnership for Prevention is a membership association of corporations, non-profits, and state health departments bringing diverse groups together to provide information about disease prevention and health promotion to policy makers.

A nonpartisan nonprofit group, the Alliance believes that all in the U.S. should have health coverage at a reasonable cost. But we do not lobby for any particular blueprint nor do we take positions on legislation. Senator Jay Rockefeller of West Virginia, a national leader in health policy chairs the Alliance's board of directors and Senator Bill Frist of Tennessee a key policy maker and a heart ...

A national, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health of the people by advancing the leadership of academic health centers in health professions education, biomedical and health services research, and health care delivery.

National Hispanic Medical Association The History of the National Hispanic Medical Association NHMA Conferences Links to other Hispanic Medical Sites NHMA Community Support Efforts Resident Physician Database Project NHMA Office 1411 K Street, N.W. Suite 200 Washington, DC 20005 Phone (202) 628-5895 fax (202) 628-5898 Last Updated on January 08, 2002 by Mark A. Diaz, M.D. ...

The Commission for Certification in Geriatric Pharmacy promotes excellence in senior care through certification and education of qualified pharmacists.

The Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation was founded by families, friends & physicians of children with brain tumors. We raise funds for research to improve prognosis for children with cancerous brain tumors ...

Our Mission - The Commissioned Officers Association of the Public Health Service (PHS) is committed to improving the public health of the United States, and supports Corps officers and advocates for their interests through leadership, education and communication. Click here to send your questions and/or comments via e-mail to COA Webmaster VOTE NOW FOR COA BOARD OF DIRECTORS & RESOLUTION 003-01 ...

CSAAC HOME Click here for info and updates on supporting CSAAC during their application to the Montgomery County Planning Commission. CSAAC'S SERVICES: Early Intervention Residential School Vocational ABOUT CSAAC About CSAAC Contact Info Employment Mission Statement News Ways to Help Creating Opportunities for Children with Autism Your Comments AUTISM INFORMATION Autism Definition Bookstore ...

Diabetes Action Research & Education Foundation. This web site provides weekly diabetes management tips and recipes for diabetics; offers a free booklet for people with diabetes; and outlines the services provided by this non-profit organization.

Northern Virginia Family Service is a non-profit organization providing family care and services for families in need. Health and foster care, job programs, and training are among the many services NVFS provides.

Find out about programs, services, events and volunteering - and find out how you can make a difference.

Welcome to PLAGAL.org The Pro-Life Alliance of Gays And Lesbians Cecilia Brown Responds to Nellie Gray -- 19 March 2002 (posted 30 March 2002) -- PLAGAL President Cecilia Brown responded to Nellie Gray with an open letter, assuring Gray that PLAGAL would not be deterred. This response follows the arrest by the United States Park Police of Brown and PLAGAL Board Member Erik Jurek at the 29th ...

Entry page to WRTC web site. Link to information about WRTC, how to become a donor, the Donor Family Advocacy program, Donor Quilts. ...

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The Alexandria, Virginia Chapter of the American Red Cross helps keep people safe every day as well as in an emergency thanks to caring people who support our work in the community. Please support your local Red Cross.

Welcome! The Tourette Syndrome Association of Greater Washington (TSAGW) is dedicated to serving the needs of families and individuals living with Tourette Syndrome, and the professionals who serve them, in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C. ...read more People with Tourette Syndrome Educators Family, Friends, & Caregivers Healthcare Providers Get Involved... Support Group ...

Welcome to LVIC The Low Vision Information Center is a nonprofit organization that helps people with low vision maintain their independence. Located in Bethesda, Maryland, we offer information services as well as an in-house demonstration area full of a variety of low vision aids and ideas. The Low Vision Information Center offers its resources without charge, relying entirely upon personal ...

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EMS is a disease caused by taking the health food supplement l-tryptophan causing acute muscle and neurological pain ...

The ACNM Certification Council is the national certifying body for graduates of nurse-midwifery and midwifery training programs accredited by the American College of Nurse-Midwives.

The Citizen Advocacy Center (CAC), Washington, D.C., provides training, research, conferences and networking for health care institutions public members and consumer representatives.

Our Mission The mission of the American Lung Association of the District of Columbia (ALA of DC) is to prevent lung disease and promote lung health in the District of Columbia through advocacy, research, and public, patient, and professional education. Fitness Passport 2001 Over 900 workouts for $39.95! Learn More While most ALA of DC programs focus on asthma and tobacco control, we also provide ...

The Brain Injury Association of Virginia offers information, referral and support resources for those who have experienced a brain injury and their families. ...

Alzheimer's Association, National Capital Area provides programs/services for families/caregivers, funds research, and educates the general public, health professionals and governments about Alzheimer's disease.

The National Association of Urban Hospitals (NAUH) is a coalition of private safety-net urban hospitals who have joined to assure adequate reimbursement from public payers such as Medicaid & Medicare.

Welcome to the Support Pages of NatCapLyme The National Capital Lyme Disease Association provides support and education about Lyme Disease, its prevention and treatment alternatives for victims of Lyme Disease and their families in the Greater Washington D.C. area. The National Capital Lyme Disease Association P.O. Box 8211 McLean, VA 22106-8211 Join the National Capital Lyme Disease Association ...

Alzheimer's Association, National Capital Area provides programs/services for families/caregivers, funds research, and educates the general public, health professionals and governments about Alzheimer's disease.