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typos, omissions and other errors)
- AAA
Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety )
- Academy
of General Dentistry
- Academy
of Molecular Imaging
- Access
Board
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Adenoviral Core Facility
- Administration
for Children and Families
- Administration
on Aging
- Administration
on Developmental Disabilities
- Adolescent
Wellness and Reproductive Education Foundation
- Adult
AIDS Clinical Trials Group
- Agency
for Healthcare Research and Quality
- Agency
for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Also available in: Spanish
- AgrAbility
Project (Dept. of Agriculture)
- AIDS
Education Global Information System
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The AIDS Institute -
promotes, protects and advocates for health through science, HIV prevention
and assurance of access to a coordinated system of quality health care and
support services for persons with HIV/AIDS while incorporating work on
related healthcare issues such as Hepatitis, as well as other infectious and
chronic diseases.and promotes action for social change through public policy
research, advocacy and community education
- AIDS
Treatment Data Network
- Alagille
Syndrome Alliance
- Al-Anon/Alateen
(Al-Anon, Alateen) - Support group for relatives and friends of alcoholics
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Alliance for Aging Research -
citizen advocacy organization for improving the health and independence
of Americans as they age by developing, implementing and advocating programs
in research, professional and consumer health education and public policy.
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Alliance for Children and
Families
Ms. Carmen Delgado Votaw
Senior Vice President, Public Policy
1701 K Street NW # 200
Washington, DC
Phone: 202.429.0400 Extension: 15
E-mail
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Alliance for Health Reform
Mr. Ed Howard
Executive Vice President
14421 Eye Street N.W. Suite 910
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202.789.2300
E-mail:
edhoward@allhealth.org
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Alliance of Minority Medical
Associations - advocates that all individuals are equally entitled
to receive high quality health care therapies that can improve and prolong
life.
- Alpha
1 Association
- Alpha
One Foundation
- ALS
Association
ALS
Association (Lou Gehrig's Disease) - Information on ALS and support
groups.
Rocky Mountain Chapter, Boulder 720-890-8311
National ALS Association http://www.alsa.org/
- Alternative
Medicine Foundation
- Alzheimer's
Association
- ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION -
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER
789 Sherman St. #500, Denver 303.813.1669
Toll Free Phone : 800-864-4404
M-F 8:00 to 5:00
ELIGIBILITY: any patient, family member, caregiver, health care provider,
professional in need of information, support, education and training
regarding Alzheimer's disease and related forms of dementia (most services
are FREE)
SERVICES: providing information, support to families dealing with
Alzheimer's disease and professional education to the health community
through educational presentations for professional caregivers, respite,
in-home aides, etc.; by offering a wide range of services from individual
and family counseling to support groups; quarterly newsletter.
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ALZHEIMER's ASSOCIATION - Rocky
Mountain Chapter, Denver 303.813.1669
Information, support and resources for patients and their support persons.
- Alzheimer's
Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center (National Institute on
Aging)
- Ambulatory
Pediatric Association
- AMD
Alliance International
- American
Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
- American
Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- American
Academy of Dermatology
- American
Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- American
Academy of Family Physicians
- American
Academy of Home Care Physicians
- American
Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics
- American
Academy of Medical Acupuncture
- American
Academy of Neurological and Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American
Academy of Neurology
- American
Academy of Ophthalmology
- American
Academy of Optometry
- American
Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American
Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy
- American
Academy of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery (American Academy
of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery)
- American
Academy of Pain Management
- American
Academy of Pain Medicine
- American
Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American
Academy of Pediatrics
/
American Academy of Pediatrics
The American Academy of Pediatrics
141 Northwest Point Boulevard
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098
Phone: 847-434-4000
Fax: 847-434-8000
Email: kidsdocs@aap.org
- American
Academy of Periodontology
- American
Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- American
Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
- American
Academy of Sleep Medicine
- American
Art Therapy Association
- American
Association for Clinical Chemistry
- American
Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
- American
Association for Hand Surgery
- American
Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
- American
Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
- American
Association for Respiratory Care
- American
Association for the Advancement of Science
- American
Association of Blood Banks
- American
Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- American
Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
- American
Association of Critical-Care Nurses
- American
Association of Diabetes Educators
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American Association of Health Plans
Ms. Barbara Lardy, MPH
Director of Medical Affairs
1129 20th Street N.W. Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036-3421
Phone: 202.778.3229
Fax: 202.778.3287
Web site:
Last updated: Feb 28, 2003
Mr. Charles Stellar
Executive Vice President
1129 20th Street N.W. Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036-3421
Phone: 202.778.3200
Fax: 202.778.8486
E-mail:
cstellar@aahp.org
Web site:
http://www.aahp.org
Last updated: Feb 28, 2003
- American
Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
- American
Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
American
Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
Ms. Susan Polniaszek
Senior Policy Analyst
2519 Conneticut Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20008
Phone: 202.508.9485
Fax: 202.220.0044
E-mail:
spolnias@aahsa.org
- American
Association of Kidney Patients
- American
Association of Neurological Surgeons
- American
Association of Nurse Anesthetists
- American
Association of Occupational Health Nurses
- American
Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- American
Association of Orthodontists
- American
Association of Poison Control Centers
- American
Association of Suicidology
- American
Association on Mental Retardation
- American
Autoimmune Related Diseases Association /
American Autoimmune Related Diseases
Association, Inc. dedicated to the eradication of autoimmune
diseases and the alleviation of suffering and the socioeconomic impact of
autoimmunity through fostering and facilitating collaboration in the areas
of education, research, and patient services in an effective, ethical and
efficient manner.
- American
Behcet's Disease Association
- American
Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics
- American
Board of Bariatric Medicine
- American
Board of Pediatrics
- American
Brain Tumor Association
- American
Burn Association
- American
Cancer Society
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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY /
American Cancer
Society
2130 Mountain View Av. # A , Longmont 303.776.2689
23 Hour : 800.227.2345
Mon - Fri: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
SERVICES: dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by
preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer,
through research, education, advocacy, and service. to educate the public concerning symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
and prevention of cancer; support broad cancer research programs on the
national and local levels; provide patient services such as wigs, equipment
and rehabilitating programs including: Reach to Recovery, support groups,
Tell-a-Friend program, I Can Cope & Look Good...Feel Better. English &
Espanol
--Also provides colon and prostate cancer support groups, and men's issues.
American Cancer Society - information, support and resources for
patients and their support persons. Boulder County 303-776-2689
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AMERICAN
CANCER SOCIETY 303.758.2030 American Cancer Society Cancer
Resource Center
/
American Cancer Society
Ms. Unice Lieberman
Director, Advocacy Communications
701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Suite 650
Washington, DC 20004
Phone: 202.661.5710
Fax: 202.661.5750
E-mail:
dcmedia@cancer.org
- American
Chiropractic Association
- American
Chronic Pain Association
- American
College Health Association
- American
College of Cardiology
- American
College of Chest Physicians
- American
College of Emergency Physicians
- American
College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
- American
College of Gastroenterology
- American
College of Nurse-Midwives
- American
College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- American
College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
- American
College of Phlebology
- American
College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
- American
College of Prosthodontists
- American
College of Radiology
- American
College of Rheumatology
- American
College of Sports Medicine
- American
College of Surgeons
- American
Council for Drug Education
- American
Council for Headache Education
- American
Dance Therapy Association
- American
Dental Association
- American
Diabetes Association
American
Diabetes Association - information and support, Denver office,
720-885-1102. http://www.diabetes.org
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- American
Dietetic Association
- American
Epilepsy Society
- American
Federation for Aging Research
- American
Fibromyalgia Syndrome Association
- American
Foundation for AIDS Research
- American
Foundation for the Blind
- American
Foundation for Urologic Disease
- American
Gastroenterological Association
- American
Geriatrics Society
- American
Head and Neck Society
- American
Headache Society
- American
Health Assistance Foundation
- American
Health Care Association
/
American Health Care
Association
Ms. Cynthia Morton
Senior Director of Congressional Affairs
1201 L Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202.898.2809
Fax: 202.842.3860
E-mail:
cmorton@ahca.org
Web site:
http://www.ahca.org
Last updated: Oct 18, 2004
Mr. Bruce Yarwood
Legislative Counsel
1201 L Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202.898.2858 Alternate Phone: 202.842.4444
Fax: 202.842.3860
E-mail:
byarwood@ahca.org
- American
Health Information Management Association
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American Health Line
Ms. Patricia Miller
3129 Mount Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22305
Phone: 703.518.4600
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American Health Planning
Association
Mr. Dean Montgomery
President
7245 Arlington Blvd. Suite 300
Falls Church, VA 22042
Phone: 703.573.3103
Fax: 703.573.1276
E-mail:
hsanv@aol.com
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American Health Quality
Association
Mr. Mark Boesen
Director, Government Affairs
1140 Connecticut Avenue N.W. Suite 1050
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202.331.5790
Fax: 202.331.9334
E-mail:
mboesen@ahqa.org
Web site:
Last updated: Mar 03, 2003
Mr. David Schulke
Executive Vice President
1140 Connecticut Avenue N.W. Suite 1050
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202.331.5790
Fax: 202.331.9276
E-mail:
dschulke@ahqa.org
- American
Hearing Research Foundation
- American
Heart Association
/
- American
Hospice Foundation
- American
Hospital Association
- American
Industrial Hygiene Association
- American
Institute for Cancer Research
/
- American
Institute of Biological Sciences
- American
Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
- American
Kidney Fund
- American
Lithotripsy Society
- American
Liver Foundation
- American
Lung Association
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AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION OF COLORADO
1600 Race St, Denver 303.388.4327
M-F 8:30 to 4:30
Eligibility: Colorado resident
SERVICES: Education programs about adult prevention and control of lung
disease for patients and professionals.
--Support group for lung disease patients.
--Summer camp for asthmatic children.
--programs and services to fight lung disease including asthma education,
asthma camp for children, environmental health education, smoking
prevention, support groups, influenza awareness, speakers bureau and
respiratory research.
- American
Lyme Disease Foundation
- American
Massage Therapy Association
- American
Medical Association
- American
Medical Equestrian Association
- American
Medical Society for Sports Medicine
- American
Nephrology Nurses' Association
- American
Nurses Association Nursing World (American Nurses Association)
- American
Obesity Association
- American
Occupational Therapy Association
- American
Optometric Association
- American
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
- American
Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- American
Osteopathic Association
- American
Osteopathic College of Dermatology
- American
Pain Foundation
/
American Pain Foundation -
serving people with pain through information, advocacy, and support. Its
mission is to improve the quality of life of people with pain by raising
public awareness, providing practical information, promoting research, and
advocating to remove barriers and increase access to effective pain
management.
- American
Pain Society
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AMERICAN PARKINSON's DISEASE
ASSOCIATION
- American
Pediatric Society / Society for Pediatric Research (American Pediatric
Society, Society for Pediatric Research)
- American
Pharmacists Association
- American
Physical Therapy Association
- American
Podiatric Medical Association
- American
Porphyria Foundation
- American
Pregnancy Association
- American
Psychiatric Association
- American
Psychological Association
- American
Public Health Association
/
American Public Health Association
- American
Radium Society
- American
Red Cross
- American
Rhinologic Society
- American
Sleep Apnea Association
- American
Social Health Association
- American
Society for Adolescent Psychiatry
- American
Society for Bariatric Surgery
- American
Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
- American
Society for Clinical Pathology
- American
Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- American
Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology
- American
Society for Dermatologic Surgery
- American
Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- American
Society for Investigative Pathology
- American
Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
- American
Society for Microbiology
- American
Society for Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition
- American
Society for Reproductive Medicine
- American
Society for Surgery of the Hand
- American
Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
- American
Society of Andrology
- American
Society of Anesthesiologists
- American
Society of Bariatric Physicians
- American
Society of Clinical Oncology
- American
Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
- American
Society of Cytopathology
- American
Society of Echocardiography
- American
Society of Extra-Corporeal Technology
- American
Society of Gene Therapy
- American
Society of Health-System Pharmacists
- American
Society of Human Genetics
- American
Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- American
Society of Plastic Surgeons
- American
Society of Radiologic Technologists
- American
Society of Transplantation
- American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- American
Stroke Association
- American
Syringomyelia Alliance Project
- American
Therapeutic Recreation Association
- American
Thoracic Society
- American
Thyroid Association
- American
Tinnitus Association
- American
Urological Association
- American
Venous Forum
- American
Veterinary Medical Association
- Americans
for Better Care of the Dying
- America's
Blood Centers
- Amputee
Coalition of America
- Angelman
Syndrome Foundation
- Anxiety
Disorders Association of America
- AORN
- Aplastic
Anemia & MDS International Foundation
- Arthritis
Foundation
Also available in: Spanish
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ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION
2280 South Albion, Denver 303.756.8622 or -800.475.6447
Mon - Fri: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
SERVICES: Support of arthritis research; free information on arthritis and
its treatment; mMedical referrals; self help courses; public and
professional education programs; patient support groups. Most
information can be given or taken over phone.
(Rocky Mountain Chapter covers Wyoming, Colorado, and Montana, but are able
to refer for other states)
Arthritis Foundation - Services include a Patient Advocate who helps
locate and access resources, support groups, and publications. Denver,
303-756-8622
National Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org/
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Arthritis
Institute
- Arthroscopy
Association of North America
- Asian
& Pacific Islander American Health Forum
- Aspen Center for Autism
- Assisted
Living Federation of America
- Association
for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology
- Association
of Academic Physiatrists
- Association
of American Indian Physicians
- Association
of American Medical Colleges
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Association of Clinicians for the Underserved
- Association
of Gay and Lesbian Psychiatrists
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Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs
- Association
of Regulatory Boards of Optometry
- Association
of Reproductive Health Professionals
- Association
of Schools of Public Health
- Asthma
and Allergy Foundation of America
/
Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America
- patient organization for people with asthma and allergies.provides
practical information, community based services and support through a
national network of chapters and support groups. AAFA develops health
education, organizes state and national advocacy efforts and funds research
to find better treatments and cures.
- Ataxia-Telangiectasia
Children's Project
- Autism
Society of America
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Autism Society of Boulder County
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Autism Society of Colorado /
Autism Society of
America Homepage
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The Autism Link Page
- Preview Web Sites
Autism National Committee
- Extensive general info: diagnosis; treatment issues; advocacy; research
Autism Resources
- Links!
Autismconnect
- "Autism Portal" - Daily news, current events, many unique features,
Free!!
Autism Advocate
- General Info, Links, Forum
Autism Network
International - Self-help and advocacy organization for autistic
people
Autism/PDD Children Resources
Autism Arts -
Support for Art and Awareness
The Autism
Depot - Resources and Book Reviews
Autism for Dads - General info & support
Autism Today -
Current and general information; resources
Autism Spectrum Disorders Online - Collection of Genereal Info
- Barth
Syndrome Foundation
- Batten
Disease Support and Research Association
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Bioinformatics Research Center
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Birth Defects Research
Center
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Black Women’s Health Imperative
- the new name of the National Black Women's Health Project: African
American health education, research, advocacy and leadership development
institution.promoting the empowerment of African American women as educated
health care consumers and a strong voice for the improved health status of
African American women. Our mission is to promote optimum health for Black
women across the life span—physically, mentally and spiritually.
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BOULDER COUNTY AIDS PROJECT
2118 14th Street , Boulder 303.444.6121
Mon - Fri: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Sat: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and as needed.
Eligibility: HIV infected or affected
SERVICES: counseling and referral assistance with social security, social
services and legal services; buddy program; resource manual; food bank;
support groups and financial assistance through grants. English & Espanol
--Community education and outreach includes an AIDS information line,
speakers bureau (for accurate presentations on how to prevent the spread of
the HIV virus for business, religious or civic groups), library, quarterly
newsletter and AIDS Memorial Grove. English & Espanol
- Brain
Aneurysm Foundation
- Brain
Injury Association of America
Also available in: Spanish
- Brain
Tumor Society
- Brainpower
Project
- Breastcancer.org
- Bureau
of Health Professions
/
Bureau of Health Professions
Ms. Sharon Barrett, M.S.
Director
Office of Minority & Women's Health
4350 East West Highway - 3rd Floor
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: 301.594.4490
Fax: 301.594.0089
E-mail:
sbarrett@hrsa.gov
Web site:
http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/
- Bureau
of Labor Statistics
- Campaign
for Tobacco Free Kids (National Center for Tobacco-Free Kids)
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
- Canadian
Anesthesiologists' Society
- Canavan
Foundation
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Cancer Center
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CANCER INFORMATION SERVICES
3204 N. Academy Blvd. # 100, Colorado Springs 719.776.3150
Mon - Fri: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
(services to Arizona, Colorado, Montana. New Mexice, and Wyoming)
- Cancer
Research and Prevention Foundation
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Cardiovascular Center
- CDC
Divisions of HIV/AIDS Prevention (National Center for HIV, STD, and TB
Prevention)
- CDC
National Prevention Information Network (NPIN) (National Center for
HIV, STD, and TB Prevention)
- Celiac
Disease Foundation
- Celiac
Sprue Association
- Center
for the Advancement of Health
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Center for the Advancement of Urban Children
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Center for AIDS Intervention
Research * * Indicates NIH-designated national center
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Center for Animal
Research Imaging
- Center
for Assistive Technology & Environmental Access
- Center
for Biologics Evaluation and Research
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Center for Biopreparedness and Infectious Disease
- Center
for Devices and Radiological Health
- Center
for Drug Evaluation and Research
- Center
for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
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Center for Health and Health Care in Schools
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Center for Healthy Communities
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Center for
International Blood & Marrow Transplant Research * ndicates NIH-designated
national center
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