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The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia - by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900

Learn about cancer research, patient services, early detection, treatment and education.
Cancer information, answers, and hope. Available every minute of every day - Call 800-227-2345.

Leading the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes for those affected by it through research funding, community services, education & advocacy. The American Diabetes Association is a nonprofit that seeks to educate the public about diabetes and to help those affected by it through funding research to manage, cure and prevent diabetes. Click Here to Take a Diabetes Risk Test

The American Heart Association is a nonprofit organization that funds cardiovascular medical research, educates consumers on healthy living and fosters appropriate cardiac care in an effort to reduce disability and deaths caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke.

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 by funding innovative research, fighting for stronger public health policies, and providing lifesaving tools and information. To learn more or to get involved, call 1-888-4STROKE, 1-888-478-7653, or visit stroke.org.

Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. Autism Speaks does this through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions.

For 57 years and counting, the Autism Society connects people to the resources they need through education, advocacy, support, information and referral, and community programs. The Autism Society's mission statement states, "We create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully."

A non-profit organization that provides free one-on-one confidential support to all people (patients, family, or friends) impacted by cancer, along the entire continuum from diagnosis through survivorship. Support is provided by volunteers who faced similar experiences who are matched to those needing services.

The 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 that they can live longer and more fulfilling lives.

The mission of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) is to conduct and support medical research and research training and to disseminate science-based information on diabetes and other endocrine and metabolic diseases; digestive diseases, nutritional disorders, and obesity; and kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases, to improve people’s health and quality of life.

Fueled by passion and urgency, National Kidney Foundation is a lifeline for all people affected by kidney disease. As pioneers of scientific research and innovation, NKF focuses on the whole patient through the lens of kidney health. Relentless in their work, NKF enhance lives through action, education and accelerating change.

This site maintains current information about thyroid cancer and support services available to people at any stage of testing, treatment, or lifelong monitoring for thyroid cancer, as well as their caregivers. It receives ongoing input and review from numerous thyroid cancer specialists. This site also serves as a resource for anyone interested in thyroid cancer survivors' issues.