chargeinc.org CHARGE Inc. (Cure, Hope, Advocacy, Research and global education, Inc.) goals are to establish and coordinate support groups for patients; acquire and disseminate knowledge concerning CFIDS, FMS and related disorders; encourage communication and advocacy among our members, organizations, professionals and concerned individuals and to promote research for the cause, methods of diagnosis, treatment, cure and prevention of CFIDS, FMS and related disorders. http://www.chargeinc.org, http://chargeinc.org www.aaocme.org American Academy of Continuing Medical Education (AACME): The worldwide accreditation body for continuing medical education, with over 17,000 global membership organizations, and global appointment of over 96 Ministries of Public Health and medical authorities, the AACME is authorized as a preeminent body for accrediting Continuing Medical Education activities and programs (including enduring materials), by setting and maintaining CME accreditation standards. www.aaohn.org Founded in 1942, the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses Inc. (AAOHN) is a 10,000 member professional association dedicated to advancing the health, safety and productivity of domestic and global workforces by providing education, research, public policy and practice resources for occupational and environmental health nurses. These professionals are the largest group of health care providers serving the worksite. www.doitnow.org Want to see through the propaganda on all sides of your question about alcohol and drugs? Start here. Since 1968, Do It Now Foundation has earned global acclaim as a unique, straight-talking independent resource on substance abuse education and prevention topics. iavi.org aids vaccines IAVI.org is the website of the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative. The International AIDS Vaccine Initiative is a global organization working to speed the development and distribution of preventive AIDS vaccines-the world's best hope for ending the AIDS epidemic. IAVI's work focuses on four areas: mobilizing support through advocacy and education; accelerating scientific progress; encouraging industrial participation in AIDS vaccine development; and assuring global access. www.kff.org The Kaiser Family Foundation website provides in-depth information on key health policy issues including Medicaid, Medicare, prescription drugs, global HIV/AIDS, health insurance, the uninsured and much more. medicc.org MEDICC (Medical Education Cooperation with Cuba) is committed to the health of the global community and fostering cooperation that leads to better, more equitable and sustainable health outcomes in all nations. A non-governmental organization, MEDICC was founded in 1997 as a bridge between U.S. and Cuban clinicians, faculty, students and researchers. Our aim is to promote sharing of medical practice, education, policies and research that contribute to improving health care quality and accessibility in the USA, Cuba and throughout the world. www.rand.org RAND Corporation is the original non-profit think tank helping to improve policy and decision making through objective research and analysis. RAND consults with both the public and private sector and conducts independent research on national and global public policy issues. Expertise includes science, technology, energy, national security, public policy, justice, health, education, drug policy, terrorism, and Middle East Security and stability. www.specops.com Specops is an adventure and outdoor skills education company comprised of US Special Operations veterans. Activities include survival camps, white water rafting,surfing, scuba diving, sea kayaking, horseback riding, and jungle hiking www.wcpt.org The World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) is a non-profit organisation founded in 1951, supported by subscriptions from its member organisations. It aims to improve global healthcare by: representing physical therapy and physical therapists internationally; collaborating with international and national organisations; encouraging high standards of physical therapy research, education and practice; supporting communication and exchange of information among regions and member organisations of WCPT. www.cdlsusa.org The Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS) Foundation is a nonprofit [501 (c) (3)] voluntary health organization based in Avon, Connecticut (USA). The Foundation provides a host of services that attract, educate, and unite families touched by this rare birth disorder which causes individuals to develop at a slower rate, both physically and mentally. Each day, we enlist the support of hundreds of dedicated volunteers throughout the United States and the expertise of professionals from the fields of genetics, medicine, education, and psychology in our collective effort toward advancing global recognition and societal understanding of the syndrome. Once you become familiar with a few features common to the syndrome, you will likely recognize the faces of people with CdLS forever. And once you come to know the faces of people with Cornelia de Lange Syndrome, we ask... 'How could you ever forget?' The Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Foundation is a family support organization which exists to ensure early and accurate diagnosis of CdLS, promote research into the causes and manifestations of the syndrome, and help people with a diagnosis of CdLS, and others with similar characteristics, make informed decisions throughout their lifetime. |