Associations related to Physical
Challenges and Disease Support
(see also Medical
Associations)
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ASTHMA, ALLERGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
Web: http://www.aafa.orgNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Web: http://www.niaid.nih.gov
BONE
National Osteoporosis Foundation
Web: http://www.nof.org
BONE MARROW
The Bone Marrow Foundation
Web: http://www.bonemarrow.org
BIRTH
March of Dimes
Web: http://www.modimes.org
BRAIN AND NERVOUS SYSTEM
Alzheimer's Association
Web: http://www.alz.orgAmerican Parkinson Disease Association
Web: http://apdaparkinson.comBrain Injury Association
Web: http://www.biausa.orgNational Foundation for the Treatment of Pain
Web: http://www.paincare.org/National Parkinson Foundation
Web: http://www.parkinson.org/National Spinal Cord Injury Association
Web: http://www.spinalcord.orgParkinson's Disease Foundation
Web: http://www.pdf.orgReflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association Of America
Web: http://www.rsds.orgUnited Cerebral Palsy
Web: http://www.ucpa.org | UCP Exercise BrochureWorld Parkinson Disease Association (WPDA)
Web: http://www.wpda.org
CANCER
American Cancer Society
800-ACS-2345 (800-227-2345)
Web: http://www.cancer.orgBilly's Foundation (Melanoma)
Web: http://www.bfmelanoma.comHPV and Cervical Cancer Campaign
Web: http://www.hpvandcervicalcancercampaign.orgInternational Myeloma Foundation
Web: http://www.myeloma.orgMelanoma Research Foundation
Web: http://www.melanoma.orgNational Ovarian Cancer Coalition
Web: http://www.ovarian.orgY-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
Web: http://www.y-me.org
Seven Warning Signs of CancerChange in bowel or bladder habitsA sore that doesn't heal
Unusual bleeding or discharge
Thickening or lump in the breast or elsewhere
Indigestion or problems swallowing
Obvious change in a wart or mole
Nagging cough or hoarseness
CARDIOVASCULAR
American Heart Association National Center
Web: http://www.americanheart.orgThe National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Web: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov
DISABILITIES
Disability Social History Project
Web: http://disabilityhistory.orgEmpowerment Zone
Web: http://www.empowermentzone.comW33: Web Accessibility Initiative
Web: http://www.w3.org/WAIWheelchairnet
Web: http://www.wheelchairnet.orgWomen with Disabilities
Web: http://www.4women.gov/wwdU.S. Department of Labor: ETA Disability Online
Web: http://www.wdsc.org/disability
EATING DISORDERS
The Center for Eating Disorders
Web: http://www.eatingdisorder.orgEating Disorders: Disordered Culture
Web: http://www.eating.ucdavis.eduMental Health Net: Eating Disorders
Web: http://eatingdisorders.mentalhelp.netPale Reflections
Web: http://www.pale-reflections.comThe Something Fishy Website on Eating Disorders
Web: http://www.something-fishy.org
GASTROINTESTINAL
The Australian Crohn's and Colitis Association
Web: http://www.acca.net.auCrohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
Web: http://www.ccfa.orgGastro-Intestinal Research Foundation of Chicago
Web: http://www.girf.orgThe Helicobacter Foundation
Web: http://www.helico.comInternational Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
Web: http://www.iffgd.orgNational Association for Colitis and Crohn's Disease (NACC) (UK)
Web: http://www.nacc.org.uk
KIDNEYS
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Web: http://www.niddk.nih.govNational Kidney Foundation
Web: http://www.kidney.org
LIVER
American Liver Foundation
Web: http://www.liverfoundation.org
LUNGS
American Lung Association
Web: http://www.lungusa.org
METABOLISM and BODY WEIGHT
American Diabetes Association
Web: http://www.diabetes.orgAmerican Obesity Association
Web: http://www.obesity.orgAssociation for Morbid Obesity Support
Web: http://www.obesityhelp.comNational Association to Advance Fat Acceptance
Web: http://www.naafa.orgNational Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Web: http://www.niddk.nih.govThe North American Association for the Study of Obesity
Web: http://www.naaso.org
MUSCLES AND JOINTS
Arthritis Foundation
Web: http://www.arthritis.orgFibromyalgia Research Association
Web: http://www.teleport.com/~nfraThe Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)
Web: http://www.mdausa.org/ | MDA Diseases DefinedME Association (Myalgic Encephalitis)
Web: http://www.meassociation.org.ukNational Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Web: http://www.nih.gov/niamsUSA Fibromyalgia Association
Web: http://www.w2.com/fibro1.html
ORGAN DONATION/SHARING
United Network for Organ Sharing
Web: http://www.unos.org
PANCREAS
National Pancreas Foundation
Web: http://www.pancreasfoundation.org
SLEEP AND FATIGUE
American Association for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Web: http://www.aacfs.orgAmerican Sleep Apnea Association
Web: http://www.sleepapnea.orgAmerican Sleep Disorders Association (ASDA)
Loads as American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)
Web: http://www.asda.orgCFIDS Association of America (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)
Web: http://www.cfids.orgChronic Syndrome Support Association
Web: http://www2.shore.net/~cssaNational Sleep Foundtion
Web: http://www.sleepfoundation.orgRestless Legs Syndrome
Web: http://www.rls.org/index.htmShuteye Online
Web: http://www.shuteye.comSleep Home Pages
Web: http://bisleep.medsch.ucla.eduSleepnet.com
Web: http://www.sleepnet.comThe Sleep Site
Web: http://www.thesleepsite.comYoung Adults With Narcolepsy
Web: http://www.yawn.org
UNITED NETWORK FOR ORGAN SHARING (UNOS)
Web: http://www.unos.org
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