- National Headache Foundation
Volunteer, nonprofit group established by a group of physicians to assist headache sufferers and healthcare professionals, and to increase public awareness about the debilitating nature of headaches.
www.headaches.org
- American Dental Hygienists' Association
ADHA is a source for oral health information for consumers, reporters, legislators, and dental hygienists, including special kid's pages.
www.adha.org
- American Society of Clinical Pathologists
Not-for-profit medical society organized exclusively for educational, scientific, and charitable purposes.
www.ascp.org
- American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE)
Multidisciplinary organization of healthcare professionals who provide self-management education to people with diabetes.
www.aadenet.org
- Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
Services include peer counseling, pamphlets, and a list of resources. Formerly known as Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization.
www.networkofstrength.org
- Magic Foundation, The
Provides support services for the families of children afflicted with chronic and critical disorders, syndromes, and diseases that affect a child's growth.
www.magicfoundation.org
- Pro-Life Action League
Protests abortion, promotes sidewalk counseling and spreads the pro-life message, emphasizing action and education. Headed by Joe Scheidler.
www.prolifeaction.org
- Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA)
An organization dedicated to gastroenterology and endoscopy nursing.
www.sgna.org
- Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
Works to improve the quality of life of those affected by the disease. Includes support groups, personal experiences, and research registry.
www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org
- Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine
www.apm.org
- American Red Cross of Greater Chicago
Serves Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will counties with disaster relief and other social services agencies.
www.chicagoredcross.org
- American Association for Klinefelter Syndrome Information and Support (AAKSIS)
Nonprofit, volunteer organization dedicated to the XXY/Klinefelter Syndrome community.
www.AAKSIS.org
- Chicago Dental Society
Includes member, meeting and public information about oral health.
www.chicagodentalsociety.org
- Lesbian Community Cancer Project
Provides support, information, education, advocacy, and direct services to lesbian and non-lesbian women with a focus on cancer related issues.
www.lccp.org
- Council For Jewish Elderly
Provides a full range of social and health care services for seniors, including adult day care, housing, care/case management, counseling, seniornet, transportation, and advocacy.
www.cje.net
- Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research
Nonprofit organization which supports scientific research on sarcoidosis and its cure, and strives to provide improved understanding of the disease and its causes. Based in Chicago, Illinois.
www.stopsarcoidosis.org
- Global Alliance for Africa
Nonprofit organization developing community-based health care programs for impoverished people throughout Africa, with special emphasis on local participation.
www.GlobalAllianceAfrica.org
- Illinois Right to Life
Pro-life organization offering an abstinence starter kit, information related to life issues, and events.
www.illinoisrighttolife.org
- Heart Institute for Children, The
Specialists in pediatric cardiology. Physician listing, clinic sites, research, pathology, and more.
www.thic.com
- American Society of Directors of Volunteer Services
National organization for directors and administrators of health care volunteers. Find about about professional development programs, local meetings, and promoting volunteerism in your community.
www.asdvs.org
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