Your Health

• Alzheimer's Association
  The Alzheimer's Association is the oldest and largest national voluntary health organization dedicated to research for the causes, cure, and prevention of Alzheimer's disease and to providing education and support services to Alzheimer's patients, their families and caregivers.

• American Academy of Pediatrics
  The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and its member pediatricians dedicate their efforts and resources to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
  
  
• American Diabetes Association
  The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy.
  
  
• American Dietetic Association
  The ADA and its National Center for Nutrition and Dietetics promote optimal nutrition, health and well being.
  
  
• American Kidney Fund
  The American Kidney Fund is a national voluntary health organization dedicated to improving the daily lives of people with chronic kidney disease.
  
  
• American Liver Foundation
  The American Liver Foundation is the only national, voluntary non-profit health agency dedicated to preventing, treating and curing hepatitis and all liver diseases through research, education and support groups.
  
  
• American Lung Association
  The American Lung Association (ALA) is the major voluntary health organization in the United States concerned with the promotion of healthy lungs. To accomplish this mission, the ALA promotes a wide range of programs and projects; among the most important is the support of research for qualified applicants.
  
  
• American Lyme Disease Foundation, Inc.
  The American Lyme Disease Foundation, Inc. was created to advance research, treatment, prevention and public awareness of Lyme Disease throughout the United States. Public and professional education are a major focus of the Foundation. We have a toll-free information number (1-800-876-LYME) and an established national physician referral system. Additionally, we produce educational videos for both the elementary and junior high school levels and have sent thousands to schools, libraries, and camps nationwide.
  
  
• Arthritis Foundation
  The Arthritis Foundation is to help you: Better understand your arthritis, learn ways to cope with chronic pain, take a more active role in your arthritis care.
  
  
• International Myeloma Foundation
  The International Myeloma Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for multiple myeloma patients and ultimately to preventing and curing myeloma. Their web site contains a wealth of information for patients and healthcare providers about this disease. Information is updated frequently. The IMF Newsletter "Myeloma Today" is available in a web version. This is an outstanding resource for patients, families, and others interested in multiple myeloma.
  
  
• National Parkinson Foundation, Inc.
  "Our Mission:
  To find the cause and cure for Parkinson's disease and related neurodegenerative disorders through research.
  To educate general medical practitioners to detect the early warning signs of Parkinson's disease.
  To educate patients, their caregivers and the general public.
  To provide diagnostic and therapeutic services.
  To improve the quality of life for both patients and their caregivers."
  
  
• National Stroke Association
  National Stroke Association (NSA) is the only national voluntary health care organization focusing 100 percent of its resources and attention on stroke prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, research and support for stroke survivors and their families. NSA is dedicated to reducing the incidence and impact of stroke by changing the way stroke is viewed and treated.
  
  
• St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital Virtual Medical Library
  Visit the St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital Virtual Medical Library.