Health Care Links
February 09, 2010

Condition and Illness Related Organizations and Societies 

Alzheimer's Association

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research.

American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases

AASLD is the leading organization of scientists and healthcare professionals committed to preventing and curing liver disease.

American Cancer Society

With chartered divisions throughout the country and over 3,400 local offices, the American Cancer Society (ACS) is committed to fighting cancer through balanced programs of research, education, patient service, advocacy, and rehabilitation.

American Diabetes Association

The ADA's mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

American Heart Association

The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is: "Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke."

American Lung Association

The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through Education, Advocacy and Research.

Leukemia Society of America

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. LLS's mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

Mesothelioma

MesotheliomaWeb.org aims to provide a compassionate and authoritative resource to mesothelioma patients and their families. Our mission is to educate patients and their families by providing them accurate, up to date medical information and provide assistance on an individual level.

The Society of Hospital Medicine - Project Boost

SHM is the largest organization in the nation representing hospitalists and the practice of hospital medicine. The goal of Project BOOST (Better Outcomes for Older adults through Safe Transitions) is to improve the care of patients as they transition from the hospital to home.