| A | Administration on Aging
The Administration on Aging (AoA) web site includes information designed for Older Americans and their families as well as those concerned about providing the opportunities and services to enrich the lives of older persons and support their independence.
Website: http://www.aoa.gov |
| Aids Information Network
1211 Chestnut Street, 7th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
Runs projects related to education and prevention of HIV/AIDS. Library answers questions by phone, fax or e-mail.
Phone: 215-575-1110 x131
Fax: 215-575-1123
E-mail: aidsinfo@critpath.org |
| ALS Association
21021 Ventura Blvd., Suite 321, Woodland Hills, CA 91364.
National information resource for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease.
Phone: 818-340-7500 Web site: http://www.alsa.org. |
| American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
AAHPM is an organization for physicians who are
committed to furthering and fostering the practice of
hospice/palliative care for the terminally ill and their
families. http://www.aahpm.org |
| Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
AHCPR is the lead agency charged with supporting
research designed to improve the quality of health care,
reduce its cost, and broaden access to essential
services. http://www.ahcpr.gov |
| Alliance for Aging Research
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. Website:http://www.agingresearch.org/ |
| Alzheimer's Association
919 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60611.
The only national voluntary organization dedicated to curing Alzheimer's disease and providing education and support to people with he disease and their caregivers. They can refer you to local chapters and support groups. Website: http://www.alz.org/ |
| Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral(ADEAR)Center
The ADEAR Center is a service of the National Institute on Aging (NIA). The NIA is one of the National Institutes of Health under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. You will find information about Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. Website: http://www.alzheimers.org/ |
| American Association for Homes and Services for the
Aging
AAHSA represents not-for-profit organizations dedicated
to providing high quality health care, housing and
services to the elderly http://www.aahsa.org |
| American Association of Retired Persons
Everything you ever wanted to know about AARP including information on Modern Maturity and the Bulletin; events in your community; advocacy; press releases; AARP programs; and frequently asked questions about the organization.
http://www.aarp.org/ |
| American Brain Tumor Association
2720 River Road, Suite 146, Des Plains, IL 60018.
A not-for-profit organization offering publications addressing brain tumors, their treatment, and coping with the disease. They also maintain a nationwide listing of support groups.
Phone: 800-886-2282 Web site: http://www.abta.org/ |
| American Cancer Society
1599 Clifton Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30329-4251.
The nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem.
Phone: 800-ACS-2345 Web site: http://www.cancer.org. |
| The American College of American Society of Internal Medicine (ACP-ASIM)
ACP-ASIM is a medical specialty society designed to enhance the quality and effectiveness of health care by fostering excellence and professionalism in the practice of medicine. http://www.acponline.org/index.html |
| The American Health Institute
There is much research to support clinical observations that a person's emotional state influences the development and course of cancer as well as many other serious illnesses. This domain describes how the mind and emotions can be used most effectively to regain health.
Web site: http://www.ahealth.com/ |
| American Heart Association
7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231.
Committed to reducing disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
Phone: 214-373-6300 or 800-AHA-USA1 to be connected to your closest affiliate.
Web site: http://www.americanheart.org |
| American Liver Foundation
1425 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009.
National non-profit organization dedicated to preventing, treating, and conquering hepatitis and other diseases of the liver and gallbladder.
Phone: 800-223-0179 Web site: http://www.liverfoundation.org. |
| American Lung Association
1740 Broadway, New York, NY 10019-4374.
Dedicated to preventing lung disease with a nationwide priority on asthma.
Phone: 212-315-8700 E-mail: info@lungusa.org
Web site: http://www.lungusa.org. |
| American Medical Association
515 N. State Street, Chicago, IL 60610.
The AMA’s web site contains extensive links to disease- and condition-related sites on the www.
Phone: 312-464-5000 Web site: http://www.ama-assn.org. |
| American Nurses Association
600 Maryland Ave. SW, Suite 100 West, Washington, DC 20024-2571.
The largest professional organization representing registered nurses in the United States.
Phone: 800-274-4ANA Web site: http://www.nursingworld.org. |
| American Parkinson Disease Association
1250 Hylan Blvd., Suite 4B, Staten Island, NY 10305.
Committed to serving the Parkinson community through a comprehensive program of research, education and support.
Phone: 718-981-8001 or 800-223-2732 E-mail: apda@admin.con2.com. |
| American Pain Society
APS is a non-profit multidisciplinary educational and scientific organization dedicated to serving people in pain, through research, education, treatment, and professional practice.http://www.ampainsoc.org |
| American Physical Therapy Association
Section on Geriatrics
The Section on Geriatrics is a component of the American Physical Therapy Association, currently comprising more than 500 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students committed to providing quality care for the geriatric client. This web site contains information of use to section members, other physical therapists, geriatric clients and their families and anyone concerned with healthcare issues for older individuals. http://geriatricspt.org/ |
| American Society on Aging
The American Society on Aging (ASA) is a nonprofit, membership organization that informs the public and health professionals about issues affecting the quality of life for older people and promotes innovative approaches to meet these needs. http://www.asaging.org/ |
| American Society for the Advancement of Palliative Care
ASAP Care is a personal effort to help expedite the reform of terminal health care practice. http://www.asap-care.com/ |
| American Society for Bioethics and Humanities
ASBH is a professional society of individuals, organizations, and institutions interested in bioethics and humanities. http://www.asbh.org |
| American Society of Law, Medicine and Ethics
ASLME provides high-quality scholarship, debate, and critical thought to the community of professionals at the intersection of law, health care, policy, and ethics. http://www.aslme.org |
| Approaching Death: Improving Care at the End of Life
This report, from a committee of the Institute of Medicine, calls for changes to improve end-of-life care, better training of health care professionals, reform of outdated laws that inhibit the use of pain-relieving drugs, and testing of new payment options. http://www2.nas.edu/hcs/21da.html |
| The Assisted Living Facilities Association of America(ALFAA)
The Assisted Living Facilities Association of America(ALFAA)is a national nonprofit membership organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in assisted living residences and promoting the interests of the assisted living industry. http://www.alfa.org/ |
| Association for Death Education & Counseling
638 Prospect Ave., Hartford, CT 06105. ADEC is dedicated to improving the quality of death education and death related counseling and caregiving.
Phone: 860-586-7503 Web site: http://www.adec.org. |
| Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses
4700 W. Lake Ave., Glenview, IL 60025.
Phone: 847-375-4724 FAX: 847-375-47777 Web site: http://www.apon.org. |
