Resources

Consumer Resources

ALS Association

The ALS Association leads the way in research, patient and community services, public education, and advocacy – giving help and hope to those facing Lou Gehrig’s Disease. The Association’s nationwide network of chapters provides comprehensive patient services and support to the ALS community.

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American Cancer Society

Together with its millions of supporters, the American Cancer Society (ACS) saves lives and creates a world with less cancer and more birthdays by helping people stay well, helping people get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back. The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem.

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American Diabetes Association

The mission of the American Diabetes Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of people affected by the disease.

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American Heart Association

The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency to help reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

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American Lung Association

The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through Education, Advocacy and Research.

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American Pain Foundation

The American Pain Foundation educates, supports and advocates for people affected by pain.

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Arthritis Foundation

The Arthritis Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions. The Arthritis Foundation offers information and tools to help people live a better life with arthritis.

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Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with asthma and allergic diseases through education, advocacy and research.

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Easter Seals

Easter Seals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives for nearly 90 years. From child development centers to physical rehabilitation and job training for people with disabilities, Easter Seals offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life's challenges and achieve personal goals.

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Families USA

Families USA is the national organization for healthcare consumers. It is nonprofit and nonpartisan and advocates for high-quality, affordable healthcare for all Americans.

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HealthyMinds

Healthy Minds. Healthy Lives. is the American Psychiatric Association's online resource for anyone seeking mental health information. Here you will find information on many common mental health concerns, including warning signs of mental disorders, treatment options and preventative measures.

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HealthyWomen

HealthyWomen is the nation's leading independent health information source for women. Its core mission is to educate, inform and empower women to make smart health choices for themselves and their families.

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Mental Health America

Mental Health America (formerly known as the National Mental Health Association) is the country's leading nonprofit dedicated to helping ALL people live mentally healthier lives. With more than 320 affiliates nationwide, it represents a growing movement of Americans who promote mental wellness for the health and well-being of the nation – everyday and in times of crisis.

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Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education.

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National Alliance for Hispanic Health

The National Alliance for Hispanic Health is the nation's oldest and largest network of Hispanic health and human service providers, and its community-based members reach more than 15 million Hispanic consumers throughout the U.S. Additionally, its national members provide services to more than 100 million people annually.

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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

NAMI is the nation's largest grassroots organization for people with mental illness and their families. The mission of the organization is to build better lives for the millions affected by mental illness.

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National Council on Patient Information and Education

National Council on Patient Information and Education (NCPIE) is a non-profit coalition of over 125 organizations. NCPIE's mission is to stimulate and improve communication of information on the appropriate use of medicines to consumers and health care professionals. NCPIE develops programs, provides educational resources, and offers services to advance the common mission of its members.

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National Family Caregivers Association

The National Family Caregivers Association educates, supports, empowers and speaks up for the more than 65 million Americans who care for loved ones with a chronic illness or disability or the frailties of old age.

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National Fibromyalgia Association

The National Fibromyalgia Association is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to develop and execute programs dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with fibromyalgia.

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National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association works to support people who have chronic pain illnesses and their families and friends by contributing to caring, professional, and community relationships. Through continuing education, networking with support groups/advocates, and affiliation with professional organizations, the members of the NFMCPA have a place to be informed, get involved, and recognize achievements.

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National Head Start Association

The National Head Start Association provides support for the entire Head Start community by advocating for policies that strengthen services to Head Start children and their families; by providing extensive training and professional development to Head Start staff; and by developing and disseminating research, information, and resources that enrich Head Start program delivery.

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National Rural Health Association

The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) is a national nonprofit membership organization with more than 20,000 members. The Association's mission is to provide leadership on rural health issues. NRHA membership consists of a diverse collection of individuals and organizations, all of whom share the common bond of an interest in rural health.

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National Women's Health Information Center

The vision of the National Women's Health Information Center is to improve the health and well-being of all U.S. women and girls. The Center accomplishes this by leading and coordinating the efforts of all the HHS agencies and offices involved in women's health.

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Quick Guide to Healthy Living

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WebMD

WebMD provides valuable health information, tools for managing your health, and support to those who seek information.

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Healthcare Professional Resources

American Academy of Family Physicians

FamilyDoctor.org is trusted, reliable health information for the whole family provided by the American Academy of Family Physicians

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American Osteopathic Association

Representing more than 70,000 osteopathic physicians (DOs) around the world, the American Osteopathic Association serves as the professional family for all DOs and osteopathic medical students.

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American Psychiatric Association

The American Psychiatric Association, founded in 1844, is a medical specialty society representing more than 36,000 psychiatric physicians from the United States and around the world. Its member physicians work together to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental disorders, including intellectual developmental disorders and substance use disorders.

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American Public Health Association

The American Public Health Association (APHA) aims to protect all Americans, their families and their communities from preventable, serious health threats and strives to assure community-based health promotion and disease prevention activities and preventive health services are universally accessible in the United States. APHA represents a broad array of health professionals and others who care about their own health and the health of their communities.

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Association of Black Cardiologists

Founded in 1974, the Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc. (ABC), is a nonprofit organization with an international membership of 2,500 health professionals, lay members of the community, corporate members, and institutional members. The ABC is dedicated to eliminating the disparities related to cardiovascular disease in all people of color.

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Association of Clinicians for the Underserved

Association of Clinicians for the Underserved is a nonprofit, transdisciplinary organization of clinicians, advocates and healthcare organizations united in a common mission to improve the health of America's underserved populations and to enhance the development and support of the healthcare clinicians serving these populations.

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Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants

Founded in 1998, the Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants was developed to “promote the competence of all family medicine physician assistants through education,” by offering PAs hands-on primary care education in small group settings.

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National Association of Hispanic Nurses

National Association of Hispanic Nurses is a non-profit professional association committed to the promotion of the professionalism and dedication of Hispanic nurses by providing equal access to educational, professional, and economic opportunities for Hispanic nurses. The Association is also dedicated to the improvement of the quality of health and nursing care of Hispanic consumers.

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National Association of Social Workers

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with 145,000 members. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies.

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National Community Pharmacists Association

The National Community Pharmacists Association is dedicated to the continuing growth and prosperity of independent community pharmacy in the United States. The organization is committed to high-quality pharmacist care and to restoring, maintaining, and promoting the health and well-being of the public it serves.

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National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare

Mental Health First Aid is a groundbreaking public education program that helps the public identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders.

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National Health Council

The National Health Council brings together all segments of the healthcare community to provide a united voice for the more than 133 million people with chronic diseases and disabilities and their family caregivers. Made up of more than 100 national health-related organizations, its core membership includes 50 of the nation's leading patient advocacy groups. Other members include professional and membership associations, nonprofit organizations with an interest in health, and major pharmaceutical, medical device, health insurance companies, and biotechnology companies.

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National Hispanic Council on Aging

The National Hispanic Council on Aging is the nation's premier constituency-based organization that advocates, celebrates, and enhances the quality of life for Hispanic older adults, their families, and their communities.

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National Hispanic Medical Association

Established in 1994, the National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) is a nonprofit association representing 45,000 licensed Hispanic physicians in the U.S. NHMA's mission is to empower Hispanic physicians and other healthcare professionals to improve the health of Hispanic populations with Hispanic medical societies, resident and medical student organizations, and its public and private sector partners.

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Government Resources

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality website provides practical healthcare information, research findings, and data to help consumersfh providers, health insurers, researchers, and policymakers make informed decisions about healthcare issues.

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National Women's Health Information Center

The vision of the National Women's Health Information Center is to improve the health and well-being of all U.S. women and girls. The Center accomplishes this by leading and coordinating the efforts of all the HHS agencies and offices involved in women's health.

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Quick Guide to Healthy Living

Discover the top five things you can do to stay healthy!

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