 Professional Organizations
We link to dozens of professional organizations, along with organizations
made up primarily of patients, each of which offers value through its
home website. Click on a link below to go directly to that specialty.
Allergies/Asthma | Dermatology | Gastroenterology | Geriatrics
HIV/AIDS | Mental
Health | Pediatrics | Women's Health
ALLERGIES/ASTHMA Allergy and Asthma Network: Mothers of Asthmatics
This site, designed specifically for mothers of asthmatics, provides a
plethora of information on everything a mom needs to know about the disease.
It gives “a refreshing new approach to living with allergies and
asthma.” Icons at the top of the page link to information on how
to deal with asthma and allergies under a variety of circumstances, while
other topics are offered on the sidebar located at the right hand side
of each page. A link “just for kids” is provided, to give
children a better understanding of the condition that affects them.
www.aanma.org
The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network
FAAN has a vision “to be a world leader in food allergy and anaphylaxis
awareness and the issues surrounding the disease.” Members of this
organization consist of families, dieticians, physicians, nurses, school
staff, government agencies, and food and pharmaceutical industries. This
site features food allergy and anaphylaxis information and awareness, alerts,
feature topics, recipes, calendar of events, education, and funding. Patients
or physicians who visit this site will learn more about FAAN and how they
can help in educating communities about food allergy and anaphylaxis.
www.foodallergy.org
Back to Top DERMATOLOGY American Academy of Dermatology
The American Academy of Dermatology offers a variety of links to patient
information. The kids’ section allows kids to find out what dermatology
is, learn about disorders and diseases that fall under the heading of “dermatology,” and
find answers to other questions they may have. Links to other sites about
skin-related disorders are also provided.
www.aad.org
American Skin Association
This site is designed to quickly connect people with information on skin
disorders. Visitors can learn how to take care of their skin, learn about
specific skin disorders, and examine the latest in skin research and
therapies.
www.skinassn.org
Back to Top GASTROENTEROLOGY International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
This site’s main goal is “to inform, assist and support people
affected by gastrointestinal disorders.” The site describes the function
of the gastrointestinal system in colorful detail, explaining how a variety
of diseases affect each organ and process. Visitors can also read about
real people living with various GI diseases, and learn how they cope with
these ailments on a daily basis.
www.iffgd.org
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Association
Since 1987, this association has helped people who suffer from IBS through
education, treatment, and support groups. Information on news, medical
tests, diagnostic criteria, medications, meetings in the area, and other
related links are located at this site.
www.ibsassociation.org
Back to Top GERIATRICS Alzheimer’s
Association
The Alzheimer’s Association is dedicated to researching, educating,
and supporting the estimated four million Americans who suffer from Alzheimer’s
disease, as well as the friends and loved ones charged with their care.
Find resources for patients and caregivers, as well as information about
the organization and its activities, at this site.
www.alz.org
American Health Assistance Foundation
The American Health Assistance Foundation (AHAF) strives to educate the
public about the dangers of certain age-related diseases, and also supports
those diagnosed with these ailments, along with family members. AHAF
is proud to be one of America’s leading supporters in research
and medical investigations into Alzheimer’s disease, glaucoma,
macular degeneration, heart disease, and stroke.
www.ahaf.org
Back to Top HIV/AIDS AIDS.org
This site seeks to promote awareness of HIV/AIDS, and educate the public
on the details of this still-troubling condition. Visitors will find
basic information on the description of HIV and AIDS, getting screened
and tested, treatment options, government information, and basic questions
and answers. This websites offers all of the information in a positive,
patient-friendly mode that helps to promote HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness
in the community.
www.aids.org
The Body: An AIDS and HIV Information Resource
The Body offers viewers “HIV/AIDS information in more than 550 topic
areas.” The Body focuses on your own body’s awareness of HIV/AIDS,
and answers basic to complex questions about the disease. Self-assessment
tests, quizzes, and support groups all combine to make this a useful and
interactive website.
www.thebody.com/index.shtml
Back to Top MENTAL HEALTH Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
“To improve lives of people living with mood disorders” is the mission
of this organization. Links to information on mood disorders, suicide prevention,
support groups, and programs are provided on the main page of this website. Other
resources, such as advocacy, literature, stories, links, fact sheets, and speeches
and testimonies, are also offered.
www.dbsalliance.org
National Mental Health Association
Approximately 54 million people suffer from some sort of mental disorder.
The National Mental Health Association is a nonprofit organization that
addresses the various types of mental health and mental illnesses. It
has more than 340 affiliates nationwide, all working to raise awareness
of mental health and disorders affecting the mind.
www.nmha.org
Back to Top PEDIATRICS American SIDS Institute
The American SIDS Institute was founded in 1983, and is dedicated “to
preventing SIDS and the promotion of infant health though an aggressive,
comprehensive nationwide program of” research, clinical services,
education, and family support. Visitors will find information on SIDS,
advice on how to reduce the risk of SIDS, updates on ongoing research projects,
facts about the directions planned for future research, and more.
www.sids.org
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International
The purpose of this organization is to raise awareness of the importance
of diabetes research, especially for children. A “Children’s
Congress” is located on the home page of this site, profiling children
with diabetes and their stories. News, support groups, and publications
are also offered to visitors of this site.
www.jdf.org
Back to Top WOMEN’S HEALTH MGH
Center for Women’s Mental Health
Dedicated to psychiatric disorders associated with reproductive health,
MGH offers links to several prenatal psychiatric topics. Visitors can
search the site, ask the professionals a question, view clinical programs,
and find out more information on research programs.
www.womensmentalhealth.org
Women’s Interactive Network
The Women’s Interactive Network supports women in their quest for
health information solely pertaining to women. Links to health and research
centers, discussions and support groups, women’s services, resources,
and affiliations are provided.
www.womens-health.com
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