The Arthritis Foundation site has information and
links to resources for those with arthritis, including a link to
find your
local chapter. There is a buyer’s guide for products that
are easy for people with arthritis to use, and a link for contacting
your congressperson about issues relating to arthritis.
Arthritis Foundation
PO Box 7669
Atlanta, GA 30357-0669
Tel: 800-283-7800
www.arthritis.org
The American Cancer Society site contains information for those
who have cancer and their families and friends, as well as
support resources
for survivors of cancer and tips for prevention and early detection.
There is a locator that you can use to find activities and
resources in your community.
American Cancer Society
Tel: 800-ACS-2345
www.cancer.org
The United Ostomy Association’s website offers information
for people of various age groups who have had diversionary surgery.
There is also information about prevention of and screening for
colon cancer and updates of relevant medical news.
United Ostomy Association, Inc.
19772 MacArthur Blvd., #200
Irvine, CA 92612-2405
Tel: 800-826-0826
www.uoa.org
The American Diabetes Association’s website includes news
and information about diabetes, including research and prevention.
There
is information about nutrition, including recipes, and information
especially for parents and children.
American Diabetes Association
1701 North Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311
Tel: 800-DIABETES (800-342-2383)
www.diabetes.org
SAFE is an international Internet coalition of stroke
survivors, their loved ones, and healthcare professionals
who work
in the field. The site has information about stroke
and signs
of stroke
as well
as links to support resources.
SAFE (Stroke Awareness for Everyone)
8906 E. 96th St., #311
Fishers, IN 46038
Fax: 317-585-9563
www.strokesafe.org
The Stroke Information Directory contains information
about stroke and therapy for those recovering
from stroke as
well as a locator
for regional facilities that treat stroke.
Stroke Information Directory (SID)
E-mail: ndk@stroke-info.com
www.stroke-info.com
The Pulmonary Hypertension Association addresses
pulmonary hypertension, or continuous high
blood pressure in
the lungs, which can lead
to an enlarged heart. The site contains
health information, links to
support resources and a special section
with insurance information.
Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA)
850 Sligo Avenue, Suite 800
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Tel: 800-748-7274
www.phassociation.org
The American Heart Association offers information
on heart health and heart diseases
and conditions. Their
site provides
a link
that allows you to find your local
AHA branch.
American Heart Association
National Center
7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75231
Tel: 800-AHA-USA-1 or 800-242-8721
www.americanheart.org
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood
Institute’s website is
sponsored by the Department of Health and Human Services and the
National Institutes for Health. It has sections for patients and
their families, health care professionals, and researchers. The
section for patients is focused on education; there is also a link
to a list
of clinical trials.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood
Institute
PO Box 30105
Bethesda, MD 20824-0105
Tel: 301-592-8573
www.nhlbi.nih.gov
The HeartCenterOnline’s site is focused on providing users
with the tools they need to educate themselves and monitor their
own health. The site also provides links to information about other
health topics such as cancer, women’s health, and mental
health.
HeartCenterOnline (part of
HealthCentersOnline)
One South Ocean Boulevard,
Suite 201
Boca Raton, FL 33432
Fax: 561-620-9799
www.heartcenteronline.com
The Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center provides
current, comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease (AD) information
and resources from the U.S. Government’s National Institute
on Aging (NIA).
Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center (a service
of the National Institute on Aging)
ADEAR Center
PO Box 8250
Silver Spring, MD 20907-8250
Tel: 800-438-4380
www.alzheimers.org
The Alzheimer’s Association provides information about AD as
well as articles concerning the latest research in the field. There
is also an advocacy link for those who would like to take an active
role in fighting Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s Association
225 N. Michigan Ave.
Fl. 17
Chicago, IL 60601-7633
Tel: 800-272-3900
www.alz.org
The COPD International’s website has information for those
with COPD and their caregivers as well as information for kids
and teens. There are tips for coping, links to support resources
both
online and offline, and detailed information on the latest drugs
being used to treat COPD.
COPD International
131 D.W. Highway
#627
Nashua, NH 03060
www.copd-international.com
The American
Lung Association’s website has information on
various lung diseases, including cancer and COPD. There are comprehensive
descriptions of treatment options for these diseases and interactive
tools to help users better understand their own condition and options.
The site has a great deal of support information, including support
for those who are trying to quit smoking.
The American
Lung Association
61 Broadway,
6th Floor
NY, NY 10006
Tel: 800-LUNGUSA
www.lungusa.org
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