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Diseases & Conditions
Our DrGreene.com community members let us know when they’ve found a special resource. Enjoy the recommendations that we’ve received from parents like you.
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American Association of Kidney Patients - This site was created by and for kidney patients and their health care providers. There are articles addressing all forms of kidney disease, as well as a list of programs and events that kidney patients can participate in. The AAKP also hosts an annual convention to educate and inform kidney patients and their family members about the latest information on kidney disease and its treatment. They can also be reached at (800) 749-2257. |
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American Diabetes Association, Inc. - This site contains a wealth of diabetes-related information and resources. From the latest news and events to community and volunteer opportunities, this site is the place to go for information about diabetes. You can also reach the ADA by calling (800) 232-3472. |
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American Liver Foundation - This site provides information about liver function and disease, with articles about the various forms of hepatitis and other diseases of the liver. There's also a whole section devoted to pediatric liver diseases, including Reye's syndrome, neonatal hepatitis, and biliary atresia. They can also be reached at (800) 223-0179. |
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The Arthritis & Glucosamine Resource Center - This site contains tons of information about glucosamine, an amino sugar that our bodies produce. In addition to reviews of glucosamine products, you'll find information about glucosamine research, general resources for information about arthritis, and tips for treating arthritis. There's even a section dedicated to arthritis in pets! |
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Breast Cancer Action - BCA is a group of everyday people who have educated themselves about the facts and issues related to breast cancer. They have empowered themselves and others to work towards cures which are effective without causing further harm to the person receiving the treatment. They are committed to having people participate fully in decisions made about their breast cancer treatment.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene
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Caring For Kids - This Canadian site offers parenting and child health information from pregnancy through the teen years.
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California Academy of Family Physicians - The primary goal of The California Academy of Family Physicians Foundation is to advance the delivery of accessible, compassionate and comprehensive health care to the people of California by providing philanthropic resources for the promotion and support of family practice.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene
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The California Medical Association's On-Line Network of Services - California Medical Association is an advocacy organization that represents more than 34,000 California physicians. Dedicated to the health of Californians, CMA is active in the legal, legislative, reimbursement and regulatory areas on behalf of California physicians and their patients. This site provides many informative articles about health care issues and legislation important to Californians.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene
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Children With Diabetes - Calling themselves the "the on-line community for kids, families and adults with type 1 diabetes," this site really lives up to its name! Anyone who has type 1 diabetes, or anyone who has a child with type 1 diabetes, will soon be hooked on this site - it is packed with information. There are live chats, reviews of new treatments, and lots of resources.
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Commonweal - Commonweal offers a six week residential workshop each year for people with cancer and members of their families or close friends and seeks to raise the level of professional and public discourse about complementary cancer therapies. The Commonweal Health and Environment Program seeks to contribute to the prospects for a socially just and ecologically sustainable future.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene |
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DES Action USA - DES Action is dedicated to providing information to the public about the synthetic estrogen drug DES which was given to some women who were pregnant during the years 1938 to 1971 and which poses long-term health concerns for their now adult children.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene |
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The Endometriosis Association - The Endometriosis Association is an independent self-help organization of women with endometriosis, doctors, and others interested in the disease. It is a recognized authority in its field. Their goal is to work toward finding a cure for the disease as well as providing education, support, and research.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene |
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Fibrous Dysplasia Support On-Line - A website offereing the perspective of a family with a child who has Fibrous Dysplasia. Links can be found to several helpful articles and sites dealing with this condition.
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Grandma Sandy's free, fun and educational downloads about diabetes - The materials on this site were originally developed by Sandra J. Hollenberg for her grandson Malcolm who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 1996 when he was 2 1/2.. Thanks to the marvels of the internet educators and children throughout the world are able to benefit from her work. If your children are dealing with diabetes, they will enjoy the fun, free and educational downloads.
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Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition - Since 1993, Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition has worked to raise awareness of breast cancer, provided education, advocated at every level of government to provide funding for breast cancer research, provided information to the community as well as support groups, classes, programs and other personal resources for those diagnosed with breast cancer.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene |
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National Brain Tumor Foundation - The National Brain Tumor Foundation Provide strives to provide information about treatment options and resources to patients and their families including opportunities to connect with other patients, caregivers, family members and health care providers in person, through the Internet or by telephone.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene |
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National Ovarian Cancer Coalition - The goal of the NCOC is to provide ovarian cancer patients and the medical community a national resource which is solely focused on providing complete and accurate information about ovarian cancer.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene |
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Parkinson Association of Minnesota - The Parkinson Association of Minnesota provides helpful information about services, programs, and support activities available for persons/families living with Parkinson's disease through a newsletter and answers to Frequently Asked Questions section on the website.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene |
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Pediatric Neurology - If you are searching for information about childhood seizures,epilepsy, headaches, migraine, autism, Asperger's syndrome, PDD, pervasive developmental disorder, developmental delay, tics, child brain tumors, Tourette's syndrome, types of learning disability, ADHD, ADD, simulations of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, medications such as Ritalin, EEG tests , or MRI tests, this site has the information you need!
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San Francisco Medical Society - The SFMA sponsors a popular physician referral service for the public to access information about local physicians, provides peer review of complaints and disputes between doctors and patients and acts as a media resource for local, state and national press.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene
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Southern California Public Health Association - SCPHA is organized exclusively to improve the health of the people of Southern California by collaborating, educating and advocating with organizations and individuals who share this common vision. This website has a variety of articles and a newsletter about various health issues.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene |
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The Arc - Since it's founding in 1950, The Arc has been committed to promoting and improving supports and services for people with mental retardation and their families, including fostering research and education for the prevention of mental retardation in children.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene |
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Trust for America's Health - This site contains an excellent resource--a state-by-state tracking system for birth defects, including county-by-county cancer data. In addition, there are many informative articles about health issues.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene
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Women's Cancer Resource Center - Services provided by the WCRC include educational forums and workshops, community education about cancer and the environment, free therapy for low-income women diagnosed with cancer, an information and referral hotline, in-home support services, legal services, a peer referral network, peer support groups, a newsletter and a comprehensive lending library.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene
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Phone Number Resources:
- Blind Children's Center (800) 222-3566
- Children's Hospice International (800) 242-4453
- The EAR Foundation (800) 545-4327
- Epilepsy Foundation of America (800) 332-1000
- National Autism Hotline (304) 525-8014
- National Center for Stuttering (800) 221-2483
- National Down Syndrome Society (800) 221-4602
- Candle lighters Childhood Cancer Foundation 800-366-2223
- United Cerebral Palsy Association 800-872-5827
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 800-344-4823
- Juvenile Diabetes Foundation 800-223-1138
- National OCD Information Hotline 800-NEWS-4-OCD
- National Neurofibromatosis Foundation 800-323-7938
- Tourette's Syndrome Foundation 800-237-0717
- SIDS Alliance 800-221-7437
- Spina Bifida Information Network: 1-800-244-6724
- Spina Bifida Association of America 800-621-314
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Please note: The suggested resources are ones sent in by members, or that we have come across in our travels which may prove useful to our members. Please keep in mind that we are not recommending or endorsing any of them. It is up to each member to determine if a resource is useful to them and their particular situation.
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