Health: Conditions and Diseases
- The American Porphyria
Foundation - Non-profit organization dedicated to the health and
well-being of individuals and families affected by porphyria. Provides
information on the condition and organization.
- Epilepsy Foundation
of Southeast Texas - Dedicated to improving the lives of children and
adults with epilepsy by providing information, education, and support
services.
- International Stroke
Society - Works to provide access to stroke care and to promote research
and teaching to improve the care of stroke victims.
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Neurofibromatosis Clinic at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - Information
about neurofibromatosis and details of the center which provides diagnosis,
treatment, patient education, and relevant research.
- Resolve of Houston -
Houston chapter of the national infertility support organization which
serves the needs of people struggling to build a family, as well as
professionals working with infertility patients. Provides information,
support and contact with individuals and couples experiencing infertility.
- Southwest SIDS Research Institute -
Established to advance knowledge in the field of Sudden Infant Death
Syndrome.
- AIDS Foundation Houston - The
foundation's mission is to create positive social impact through the
innovative management of HIV/AIDS and other chronic diseases.
- The Assistance Fund -
Provides support to individuals living with AIDS, pays for health insurance
premiums until they qualify for Medicare, and offers financial assistance
for medication. Site includes volunteer opportunities, donation information,
and a calendar of events.
- Bering Omega Community Services
- Offers programs that include physical, emotional and spiritual assistance
for persons left financially and medically indigent by AIDS. Provides
organization information, services provided, and volunteer opportunities.
[English, Spanish]
- The Center for AIDS -
Operates a walk-in AIDS treatment information center and publishes Research
Initiative/Treatment Action! (RITA!) to provide HIV/AIDS information. Offers
event calendar, program information, and a publications center.
- Houston Buyers Club -
HBC provides nutritional education and affordable nutritional supplements to
persons living with HIV/AIDS and chronic illnesses allowing them to manage
side effects resulting from their illness and/or medications.
- American Thyroid Clinic -
Offers care of all surgical cancers of the head and neck including Thyroid
cancer. Offers center history, information on oral, head, and neck cancer,
and Thyroid cancer FAQ.
- Baylor College of Medicine:
Breast Center - The Breast Center at Baylor College of Medicine's goal
is to improve the diagnosis and treatment of women with breast cancer
through clinical care, basic, translational, and clinical research, as well
as education of physicians, laboratory scientists.
- Burzynski Clinic - Dr. Burzynski
and his associates treat many types of cancer. Offers clinic overview, FAQ,
physician and staff information.
- Burzynski Patient Group
- Cancer support group with news, statistics, and patient stories.
- CanCare of Houston, Inc. - A
non-profit cancer support network with a mission to improve the quality of
life for cancer survivors and their families.
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Foundation - Funding research directed to finding a cure for chronic
lymphocytic leukemia. Offers news, donation opportunities, and project
information.
- Kimberly Patterson Leukemia
Research Fund - Tribute to a lukemia victim and information about a
charitable fund established in her honor. Associated with the MD Anderson
Cancer Center.
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center -
One of the nation's top cancer research centers, this site offers numerous
resources on cancer prevention, diagnosis, and care. Information for new
patients and their families, including what to expect, hospital maps,
parking, transportation and lodging.
- Texas Cancer Institute
- Part of St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, offering a full range of
comprehensive and integrated cancer treatment and research programs.
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Texas Children's Cancer Center and Hematology Service - Offers
innovative therapies for all forms of childhood cancer and blood disorders.
Includes listing of doctors and facility descriptions.
- US Oncology - Health care
network dedicated exclusively to cancer treatment and research. Provides
photo library and resources, company information, and official media.
- Western Radiation Oncology Associates
- Cancer treatment center.
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