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      new window American Association of Physician Specialists Description: Represents thousands of physicians in all specialties. AAPS's professional societies include dermatology, gynecology, and radiology. (aapsga.org)
new window American Board of Hospital Physicians Description: Certifies and recognizes those physicians whose excellence in hospital practice has brought honor to those hospitals in which they have served. (abohp.org)
new window American College of Surgeons Description: A scientific and educational association of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to improve the quality of care for the surgical patient by setting high standards for surgical education and practice. (facs.org)
new window American Lung Association Description: Oldest voluntary health organization in the United States, with a National Office and constituent and affiliate associations around the country. Founded in 1904 to fight tuberculosis, ALA today fights lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental health. (lungusa.org)
new window American Medical Association - AMA Description: Journals, research, medical ethics, membership information (ama-assn.org)
new window American Medical Group Association Description: Trade association representing approximately 300 multi-specialty medical group members composed of approximately 67,000 physicians (amga.org)
new window American Medical Publishers' Association Description: Provides for the exchange of information among its members, hosts continuing education seminars, publishes a newsletter, and represents the industry for important issues facing medical publishers today. (ampaonline.org)
new window American Preventive Medical Association Description: The political voice for health care practitioners who use nutritional and other complementary therapies in patient care. (apma.net)
new window American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Description: Dedicated to promoting research, education and high standards of clinical care in the field of medical laser applications. (aslms.org)
new window American Society for Reproductive Immunology Description: An organization dedicated to advancing the study of the immunological aspects of the reproductive process. (theasri.org)
new window American Society of Extra-Corporeal Technology Description: Nonprofit association providing continuing medical education services and professional support to perfusionists and extracorporeal technologists. (amsect.org)
new window Association of Air Medical Services Description: An international association which serves providers of air and surface medical transport systems. (aams.org)
new window Association of Health Care Office Management Description: Specializing in networking and education for professionals in physician practice management. (pahcom.com)
new window Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs Description: Represents state public health leaders and others working to improve the health of women of reproductive age, children and youth, including those with special health care needs, and their families. (amchp1.org)
new window Association of Medical Directors of Information Systems Description: A professional organization dedicated to the promotion, development and sharing of information between physicians responsible for organizationl leadership in information technology. (amdis.org)
new window Association of Medical Doctors Description: A humanitarian, non-profit, non-political, non-sectarian and non-governmental organization that assists local non-governmental organizations to sustainable development projects, promote emergency preparedness and provide emergency relief assistance. (home.blic.net)
new window Association of Medicine and Psychiatry Description: Founded by primary care physicians and psychiatrists interested in improving the health of patients with concurrent physical and psychiatric issues. (amedpsych.com)
new window British Association of Sports Rehabilitators and Trainers Description: Promotes the profession and scientific study of Sports Rehabilitation and Training and to facilitate communication of those actively involved in healthcare for the physically active. (BASRaT.org)
new window Center For Medical Consumers Description: The Center is a unique not for profit, independent organization whose only agenda is informing and helping to protect members of the public in their encounters with the medical care system. (medicalconsumers.org)
new window CHOICE Hotlines Description: Offers confidential reproductive health, children's health and HIV/AIDS counseling, information and referrals. (choice-phila.org)
new window CIDA: Global Health Description: A global health organization providing information, stories and images from developing countries on women's health, immunization, infectious diseases, nutrition and population. (acdi-cida.gc.ca)
new window Community Health Charities Description: National organization representing 61 of America's leading health charities providing patient services, community outreach and education. (healthcharities.org)
new window Controlled Release Society Description: An international organization whose mission is to advance the science and technology of chemical and biological delivery systems. (controlledrelease.org)
new window Danish Institute for Health Technology Assessment (DIHTA) Description: National organization that evaluates the conditions and consequences of using health technologies. (sst.dk)
new window Dr. I-Net Description: Helps individuals without insurance who cannot afford the high cost of premiums in todays healthcare market. Provides access to free medical services, charity organizations, government programs, and alternative medicine. (drinet.com)
new window Duke Institute on Care at the End of Life Description: Seeks to improve care at the end of life through interdisciplinary scholarship, teaching, and outreach. (iceol.duke.edu)
new window eHealth Institute Description: Nonprofit organization promoting the use of emerging technologies to enhance health and improve access to eHealth resources. (ehealthinstitute.org)
new window European Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine and Biology Description: ESMRMB aims to support educational activities and research. (esmrmb.org)
new window European Society for Quality in Healthcare Description: Dedicated to improving quality in healthcare at national and international levels. (esqh.net)
new window Families for Natural Living Description: A 501(c)(3) Non Profit educational organization that provides resources, information and support for families who want to make informed natural living decisions for themselves. (fnl.atendesigngroup.com)
new window Foundation for Aquatic Injury Prevention Description: A non-profit educational organization dedicated to reducing the number of diving injuries, drownings and near drownings. (aquaticisf.org)
new window Health Information Management Association of Australia Description: A national professional association representing health information managers. (himaa.org.au)
new window Health Resources and Services Administration Description: Overview and programs, news room, grants and contracts, calendar of events and information center. Department of Health and Human Services, US Public Health Service. (hhs.gov)
new window Help for Health Trust Description: An independent, not-for-profit charitable organization providing a range of health information services. (hfht.org)
new window Institute for Healthcare Advancement Description: A California not-for-profit foundation dedicated to innovating and advancing superior healthcare practices and solutions for populations across the healthcare continuum. (iha4health.org)
new window Institute of Health Systems Description: An autonomous research and educational institution engaged in health systems research, training and consultancy. (ihsnet.org.in)
new window International Academy of Clinical Thermology Description: Professional association for clinical thermography providing information, quality assurance, clinical guidelines, continuing education and certification testing for doctors practicing this procedure. (iact-org.org)
new window International Center for Disease Support Description: The Global Health Network is dedicated to providing support groups for people affected by various diseases and disorders. The GHN offers support groups serving members all over the world. (globalhealthnetwork.org)
new window International Center for the Integration of Health and Spirituality Description: (ICIHS) Describes their goal of integrating health and spirituality. A multi-disciplinary collaboration with organizations, researchers, educators, clinicians, and patients. (icihs.org)
new window International Certification Accreditation Board Description: An independent, global, nonprofit organization ensures quality, credible professional credentialing programs and procedures. (icab.cc)
new window International Foundation for Performing Arts Medicine Description: Non-profit organization dedicated to providing performing artists and support staff/crews of the arts injury prevention information. (ifpam.org)
new window International Hospital Federation (IHF) Description: Aims to promote health through education and initiate wide-ranging innovations in management practice. (hospitalmanagement.net)
new window International Medical Academy for Thermography. Description: Professional group promoting the use of Computerized Regulation Thermography. (imat.org)
new window International Medical Volunteers Association Description: Provides information about international health volunteer work and helps volunteers and organizations find each other. (imva.org)
new window International Organization for Medical Physics Description: Organizes international cooperation in medical physics and allied subjects, and contributes to its advancement, especially in developing countries. (medphysics.wisc.edu)
new window International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims (IRCT) Description: An independent, international health professional organization, founded upon the medical response to torture. Promotes and supports the rehabilitation of torture victims and works for the prevention of torture worldwide. (irct.org)
new window ISIPS: International Sharps Prevention Society Description: International group of medical device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, healthcare instituations, and industry professionals joining forces to reduce medical sharps injuries worldwide. (isips.org)
new window Medical Group Management Association Description: Organization for professionals in group practice medical management. (mgma.com)
new window Midwest Healthcare Marketing Association Description: A nonprofit organization providing a forum for education and information about healthcare marketing. (mhma.com)
new window National Alliance of Medical Researchers & Teaching Physicians Description: A grassroots coalition of doctors, scientists and health care providers dedicated to advancing medicine through technology. (medicalresearchers.org)
new window National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (NAHUC) Description: NAHUC is dedicated to promoting Health Unit Coordinating as a profession through education and certification. (nahuc.org)
new window National Association of Nephrology Technicians and Technologists Description: Nonprofit professional organization established to improve the quality of care in the dialysis industry and promote education, recognition through certification and licensing, job security, and employment opportunities for nephrology technicians. (dialysistech.org)
new window National Kidney Foundation Description: Provides patient services, education, research to prevent kidney disease and promotes organ donation. (kidneynyup.org)
new window National Medical Association Description: Professional society representing the interests of physicians of African descent and the patients they serve. (nmanet.org)
new window NGO Networks for Health Description: A global health project created to meet the burgeoning need for family planning, reproductive health, child survival, and HIV/AIDs information and services in developing countries. (ngonetworks.org)
new window Notre Dame Global Health Initiative (AID) Description: A directory of relevant links to helpful agencies and organizations. (nd.edu)
new window Olive Index of Health Resources and the NHS Description: Directory of health resources, hospitals, trusts, charities and public information. (oliveweb.clara.net)
new window PDA, Parenteral Drug Association Description: Association for pharmaceutical science and technology, provides scientific education, professional meetings, publications, membership benefits and features (pda.org)
new window Project Hope Description: Active in the field of medical education and training, and in the development of effective and sustainable health care systems in low and middle income countries. Project HOPE's emphasis is on "helping people help themselves." (projecthope.ch)
new window Provident Medical Institute Description: A nonprofit educational organization founded by Dr. Michael Jacobson providing Biblical health and medicine information to church, family, and healthcare leaders via seminars, newsletters, books and tapes, and web site. Seminar information, contact information, history of the organization. (providentmedical.com)
new window Royal Society of Medicine Description: Membership details and forthcoming educational events for health care professionals. Exchange of ideas and information plus an extensive library catalogue. Bookings taken for conference facilities. (roysocmed.ac.uk)
new window Society for Medical and Biological Engineering Description: Professional organization for biomedical engineering; technical meetings and newsletters. (smbe.asn.au)
new window Society for Pediatric Pathology Description: A worldwide professional organization whose goal is to foster research, education, and practice as they pertain to pediatric pathology, and to provide a forum for discourse among its members. (spponline.org)
new window Society of Primary Care Policy Fellows Description: Multi-disciplinary community of scholars who are committed to affecting primary care policy, education, research, and service at the local, state, national, and international levels. Membership informations, mission, contact information. (primarycaresociety.org)
new window The George Institute for International Health Description: Seeks solutions for major global public health problems through research, policy development and training. Based in Sydney, Australia. (thegeorgeinstitute.org)
new window The Military Health System Description: The Official Web Presence of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs) and the TRICARE Management Activity. (tricare.osd.mil)
new window The Royal Society for the Promotion of Health Description: Founded in 1876 with the aim of promoting the continuous improvement in human health through education, communication, and the encouragement of scientific research. (rsph.org)
new window Thermophysiology International Resource Center Description: Surveys the entire field of Thermal Physiology and fosters all its activities (including those outside of the purely medical sphere) world-wide. (physio1.utmem.edu)
new window US Medical Alliance and Health Insurance Foundation Description: A not-for-profit service organization formed to help fulfill the needs for modern healthcare and health education in developing and under-developed nations. (us-mahif.net)
new window World Health Organization Description: Publication catalog, media resources, health articles, and current health news. List of upcoming health events, conferences, and summits. English, Spanish, and French. (who.int)
 




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