- Brain Tumor Society (BCS)
Information on brain tumors and treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation, clinical trials and alternative therapies.
www.tbts.org
- National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, Inc.
Nonprofit educational organization dedicated to reducing the number and severity of injuries youth sustain in sports activities.
www.nyssf.org
- Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation
Founded by Doug Flutie in honor of his son, this foundation raises funds for research and provides information to families with children affected with autism.
www.dougflutiejrfoundation.org
- Boston Public Health Commission
Mission is to protect, preserve, and promote the health and well-being of local residents.
www.bphc.org
- Mesothelioma Information and Resource Group (MIRG)
Specializes in mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases and assisting patients, family, and friends of victims of these diseases.
www.mirg.org
- Asperger's Association of New England
Coalition of individuals with the syndrome, their families and friends and professional care takers.
aane.autistics.org
- Cam Neely Foundation
Provides housing and support services for families of both adult and pediatric patients undergoing cancer treatment at New England Medical Center.
www.camneelyfoundation.com
- Health Care For All
Health care consumer advocacy group.
www.hcfa.org
- Massachusetts Friends of Midwives (MFOM)
Includes the birthing resources directory.
www.mfom.org
- Jaw Joints & Allied Musculo-Skeletal Disorders Foundation
Education on the importance of healthy jaw joints. Offers a plain talk guide about TMJ disorders.
www.tmjoints.org
- Partnerships for Quality Education
Three-year initiative to develop partnership models for training primary care doctors to provide managed care.
www.pqe.org
- American Parkinson Disease Association: Massachusetts Chapter
Includes general resources on PD plus member profiles, calendar, and support groups throughout the Boston area, Cape Cod, and Western Massachusetts.
www.apdama.org
- Medicaid Defense Group
Nonprofit, non-partisan network of more than 25 Massachusetts-based organizations, plus active and concerned consumers and advocates within the Massachusetts Medicaid program.
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