| American_Lung_Association 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 |
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| American_Medical_Group_Association Trade association representing approximately 300 multi-specialty medical group members composed of approximately 67,000 physicians |
| American_Medical_Publishers\'_Association 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 toda |
| American_Society_for_Laser_Medicine_and_Surgery Dedicated to promoting research, education and high standards of clinical care in the field of medical laser applications. |
| American_Society_for_Reproductive_Immunology An organization dedicated to advancing the study of the immunological aspects of the reproductive process. |
| American_Society_of_Extra-Corporeal_Technology Nonprofit association providing continuing medical education services and professional support to perfusionists and extracorporeal technologists. |
| Association_of_Air_Medical_Services An international association which serves providers of air and surface medical transport systems. |
| Association_of_Health_Care_Office_Management Specializing in networking and education for professionals in physician practice management. |
| Association_of_Maternal_&_Child_Health_Programs 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. |
| Association_of_Medical_Directors_of_Information_Systems A professional organization dedicated to the promotion, development and sharing of information between physicians responsible for organizationl leadership in information technology. |
| Association_of_Medical_Doctors A humanitarian, non-profit, non-political, non-sectarian and non-governmental organization that assists local non-governmental organizations to sustainable development projects, promote emergency prep |
| Association_of_Medicine_and_Psychiatry Founded by primary care physicians and psychiatrists interested in improving the health of patients with concurrent physical and psychiatric issues. |
| Center_For_Medical_Consumers 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. |
| CHOICE_Hotlines Offers confidential reproductive health, children's health and HIV/AIDS counseling, information and referrals. |
| CIDA__Global_Health A global health organization providing information, stories and images from developing countries on women's health, immunization, infectious diseases, nutrition and population. |
| Community_Health_Charities National organization representing 61 of America's leading health charities providing patient services, community outreach and education. |
| Controlled_Release_Society An international organization whose mission is to advance the science and technology of chemical and biological delivery systems. |
| Danish_Institute_for_Health_Technology_Assessment_(DIHTA) National organization that evaluates the conditions and consequences of using health technologies. |
| Dr__I-Net 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 a |
| Duke_Institute_on_Care_at_the_End_of_Life Seeks to improve care at the end of life through interdisciplinary scholarship, teaching, and outreach. |
| eHealth_Institute Nonprofit organization promoting the use of emerging technologies to enhance health and improve access to eHealth resources. |
| European_Society_for_Magnetic_Resonance_in_Medicine_and_Biology ESMRMB aims to support educational activities and research. |
| European_Society_for_Quality_in_Healthcare Dedicated to improving quality in healthcare at national and international levels. |
| Families_for_Natural_Living 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. |
| Foundation_for_Aquatic_Injury_Prevention A non-profit educational organization dedicated to reducing the number of diving injuries, drownings and near drownings. |
| The_George_Institute_for_International_Health Seeks solutions for major global public health problems through research, policy development and training. Based in Sydney, Australia. |
| Health_Information_Management_Association_of_Australia A national professional association representing health information managers. |
| Health_Resources_and_Services_Administration Overview and programs, news room, grants and contracts, calendar of events and information center. Department of Health and Human Services, US Public Health Service. |
| Institute_for_Healthcare_Advancement A California not-for-profit foundation dedicated to innovating and advancing superior healthcare practices and solutions for populations across the healthcare continuum. |
| International_Academy_of_Clinical_Thermology Professional association for clinical thermography providing information, quality assurance, clinical guidelines, continuing education and certification testing for doctors practicing this procedure. |
| International_Center_for_Disease_Support 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. |
| International_Center_for_the_Integration_of_Health_and_Spirituality (ICIHS) Describes their goal of integrating health and spirituality. A multi-disciplinary collaboration with organizations, researchers, educators, clinicians, and patients. |
| International_Certification_Accreditation_Board An independent, global, nonprofit organization ensures quality, credible professional credentialing programs and procedures. |
| International_Foundation_for_Performing_Arts_Medicine Non-profit organization dedicated to providing performing artists and support staff/crews of the arts injury prevention information. |
| International_Hospital_Federation_(IHF) Aims to promote health through education and initiate wide-ranging innovations in management practice. |
| International_Medical_Academy_for_Thermography_ Professional group promoting the use of Computerized Regulation Thermography. |
| International_Medical_Volunteers_Association Provides information about international health volunteer work and helps volunteers and organizations find each other. |
| International_Organization_for_Medical_Physics Organizes international cooperation in medical physics and allied subjects, and contributes to its advancement, especially in developing countries. |
| International_Rehabilitation_Council_for_Torture_Victims_(IRCT) 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 o |
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