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- AIDS Foundation of Chicago - Resources to care for HIV+ individuals and prevent HIV/AIDS through advocacy, grantmaking, and service coordination/coalition-building. Publications, services and programs are featured.
www.aidschicago.org
- AIDS Pastoral Care Network - Interfaith, non-profit group that supports the spiritual health and growth of individuals and communities affected by HIV/AIDS through pastoral care, outreach education, training, and the promotion of social justice.
www.apcn.org
- Alzheimer's Association - National headquarters. Provides information about Alzheimer's disease, resources, research advances, publications, and events; includes contact information and links to local AA chapters all over the United States.
www.alz.org
- Cancer Research Foundation - Seeks to help find the cures for cancer by funding innovative laboratory and clinical cancer research projects in Chicago medical centers.
www.cancerresearchfdn.org
- Chicago Asthma Consortium - Seeks to reduce the morbidity and mortality and enhance the quality of life for people with asthma. Includes information on its programs and services, statistics, brochures, event calendar, and contacts.
www.chicagoasthma.org
- Chicago HELP: STD Educational Support Group - Providing support, resources and education to lay persons on sexually transmitted disease (STD) prevention.
www.chicagohelp.org
- Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer's Disease Center - Multidisciplinary organization that conducts research and transfers its benefits onto patients and their families. Includes overview of projects, educational opportunities, and diagnosis and care.
www.brain.nwu.edu
- Gastro-Intestinal Research Foundation of Chicago - GIRF supports research on the causes and cures of digestive diseases. Includes support for patients, friends and relatives. Offers programs and services, education, and contacts.
www.girf.org
- Les Turner ALS Foundation - The nation's largest, independent Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) organization devoted to raising money for research, patient services and educational materials and to maintaining quality of life for every person with Lou Gehrig's disease.
www.lesturnerals.org
- National Headache Foundation - National headquarters. Information on headache causes and treatments, a support group list, a state list of NHF physician members (on request) and a quarterly newsletter.
www.headaches.org
- National Kidney Cancer Association - Headquarters for this membership organization made up of patients, family members, physicians, researchers, and other health professionals. Includes programs and services, research, education symposium, and contacts.
www.nkca.org
- Northside HIV & Health Coalition - Coalition of health care and AIDS service providers on the north side of Chicago. Includes a message board, related links, calendar of events and contact details.
www.nshhc.org
- Scleroderma Foundation - Chicago Chapter - Supports patients and families of this chronic, autoimmune disease of the connective tissue. Includes overview of programs and events, donations, links, and contacts.
www.scleroderma.org/chapter/illinois
- Skin Disease Education Foundation - Not-for-profit organization that focuses on educating and updating physicians about diseases and conditions of the skin. Includes conferences, public education programs, and conacts.
www.sdefderm.com
- Spinal Cord Society, Chicago Chapter - Includes overview of research and progress towards curing paralysis. Several links are provided.
www.cdrweb.com/spinal
- The Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund - Established by the Piccolo family to support cancer research at the Rush Cancer Institute. Includes a biography of the former Chicago Bears running back, as well as donation and contact information.
www.brianpiccolo.org
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