Links to crucial health and wellness resources
Alzheimers Association Formed in 1980, the Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research.
American Cancer Society Established in 1913, the American Cancer Society is a nationwide voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer.
American Counseling Association Founded in 1952, ACA is the world’s largest association exclusively representing professional counselors in various practice settings.
American Diabetes Association The mission of the organization is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
American Heart Association For nearly 100 years, we’ve been fighting heart disease and stroke, striving to save and improve lives.
American Medical Association The AMA helps physicians build a better future for medicine, advocating in the courts and on the Hill to remove obstacles to patient care and confront today’s greatest health crises.
American Physical Therapy Association APTA is an individual membership professional organization representing more than 100,000 member physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students of physical therapy.
American Stroke Association The American Stroke Association is a relentless force for a healthier world with fewer strokes. They team with millions of volunteers to prevent, treat, and beat stroke.
American Academy of Sleep Medicine AASM is the leading voice in the sleep field that sets standards and promotes excellence in sleep medicine health care, education, and research.
American Association for Respiratory Care AARC, the leading national and international professional association for respiratory care serves as an advocate for patients and their families, the public, the profession and the respiratory therapist.
American Council of the Blind The ACB’s mission is to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people.
American Liver Foundation Although liver disease is among the ten major causes of death in the United States, there was no national voluntary health agency devoted exclusively to combating liver diseases until 1976, when the American Liver Foundation was formed.
American Lung Association is focused on four strategic imperatives to defeat lung cancer, champion clean air for all, improve the quality of life for those with lung disease and their families, and create a tobacco-free future.
American Red Cross The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The CDC is the nation’s health protection agency, working 24/7 to protect America from health and safety threats, both foreign and domestic.
Covered California is a free service that connects Californians with brand-name health insurance under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Department of Health and Human Services The mission of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is to enhance the health and well-being of all Americans, by providing for effective health and human services and by fostering sound, sustained advances in the sciences underlying medicine, public health, and social services.
Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases NIAID conducts and supports basic and applied research to better understand, treat, and ultimately prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases.
National Cancer Institute Cancer.gov is the central website for the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the U.S. government’s principal agency for cancer research. NCI is mandated by U.S. law to disseminate information about cancer and cancer research.
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) is the Federal Government’s lead agency for scientific research on complementary health approaches. We are 1 of the 27 institutes and centers that make up the National Institutes of Health (NIH) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
National Council on the Aging NCOA is a respected national leader and trusted partner to help people aged 60+ meet the challenges of aging.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides global leadership for a research, training, and education program to promote the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, and blood disorders and enhance the health of all individuals so they can live longer and more fulfilling lives.
National Kidney Foundation National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is a lifeline for all people affected by kidney disease. As pioneers of scientific research and innovation, it focuses on the whole patient through the lens of kidney health.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society funds research, advocates for social and political change, provides education, and sponsors services that help people with multiple sclerosis and their families.
National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD),is a patient advocacy organization dedicated to individuals with rare diseases and the organizations that serve them. NORD, along with its more than 300 patient organization members, is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research, and patient services.
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) plays a vital role in keeping the nation healthy. We accomplish this by setting national public health objectives and supporting programs, services, and education activities that improve the health of all Americans.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration The Food and Drug Administration protects the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices; and by ensuring the safety of our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products.
World Health Organization WHO‘s primary role is to direct international health within the United Nations’ system and to lead partners in global health responses.