- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention@
Explore the sites for the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. agency dedicated to public health and safety through partnerships with state health departments and other organizations. Sites offer organization profile, disease prevention programs, data resources, publications, census information, and health education resources.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Centers_for_Disease_Control_and_Prevention__CDC_
- Acoustic Neuroma Association
- Atlanta
Nonprofit support and information organization.
www.ANAUSA.org
- Save Babies Through Screening Foundation
- Winston
Works to improve the lives of babies by preventing disabilities and death resulting from disorders detectable through newborn screening.
www.savebabies.org
- ALS Association Georgia Chapter
- Marietta
Offers patient resource guide, discussion forums, and services.
www.alsaga.org
- American Red Cross - North East Georgia Chapter
- Gainesville
Humanitarian organization, helping people prevent, prepare, and cope with emergencies.
www.negaredcross.org
- National Kidney Foundation of Georgia
- Atlanta
www.nkfg.org
- Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta
- Atlanta
Advocates ongoing research and public awareness. Also provides support for families and friends.
www.down-syndrome-atlanta.org
- Georgia Partnership for Caring Foundation
- Atlanta
Provides access to free health care and prescription services to low-income, uninsured Georgians.
www.gacares.org
- American Red Cross of Metropolitan Atlanta
- Atlanta
Contains local information on classes and volunteer activities. Includes maps to all locations and chapters in Georgia.
www.redcrossatlanta.org
- Lupus Foundation of America - Georgia Chapter
- Smyrna
Offering support to Georgians and their families who suffer from lupus. Includes information about the disease, events calendar, and volunteer opportunities.
www.lfaga.org
- KidsCope
- Atlanta
Helping families and children better understand the effects of cancer and chemotherapy in a parent.
www.kidscope.org
- March of Dimes Georgia
- Atlanta
Voluntary health agency whose mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects an infant mortality.
www.marchofdimes.com/georgia
- Dreamworkers, Inc.
- Atlanta
Volunteer group brings dogs to people who can't get out. Uses animal therapy to help people in the hospital.
dogsaver.org/dreamworkers
- Perspectives Network, Inc.
- Cumming
Nonprofit service organization founded by a survivor of acquired brain injury.
www.tbi.org
- Hemophilia of Georgia, Inc.
- Atlanta
Nonprofit organization serving persons with bleeding disorders throughout the state of Georgia.
www.hog.org
- Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
- Atlanta
Includes facts about the disease, contact information, and a mission statement.
www.jdrfgeorgia.org
- Project Linus
- Kennesaw
Volunteer nonprofit that donates handmade blankets to ill, traumatized, and needy children.
www.orgsites.com/ga/projectlinus
- Georgia Hospital Association (GHA)
- Marietta
Trade association for Georgia's community and specialty hospitals, providing weekly publications, educational programs, legislative efforts, quality of patient care initiatives, and more.
www.gha.org
- Matt Klimshuk/von Willebrand's Disease
- Atlanta
Supplies links to information about von Willebrand's disease, plus health and legislative links.
www.mindspring.com/~mattrk
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