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Home: Washington, DC: Health: Conditions and Diseases
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- Alzheimer's Association, National Capital Area
Provides programs/services for families/caregivers, funds research, and educates the general public, health professionals and governments about Alzheimer's disease.
http://www.alz-nca.org/
- American Lung Association of the District of Columbia
Fights lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental health. Includes events, educational programs, air quality reports and camp information.
http://www.aladc.org/
- Arthritis Foundation - Metropolitan Washington Chapter
Works to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases. Includes news, events, programs and services, volunteer opportunities, advocacy program and physician referral list.
http://www.arthritis.org/Communities/Chapters/Chapter.asp?chapid=32
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Metropolitan Washington Chapter
Works to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease. Features news, volunteer opportunities and events.
http://www.cff.org/chapters_and_care_centers/chapter_detail.cfm?chapterID=18&CFID=1719356&CFTOKEN=7647100
- DC Asthma Coalition
Cooperative initiative with organizations and institutions with an interest in asthma. Features contact information.
http://www.dcasthma.org/
- DC Chapter Autism Society of America
Non-profit organization of parents, professionals, and friends of persons with autism, designed to promote the general welfare of persons with autism. Includes programs, activities and contact information.
http://expage.com/page/dcautismsocietyofamerica
- DC School Asthma and Allergy Initiative
Offers specific, concrete, ongoing support to those caring for school-aged children with asthma and allergies. Includes guidelines, programs, teaching toolkit, news and a newsletter.
http://www.schoolasthmaallergy.com/2002-2003/sections/states/DC_2002/saai.html
- Epilepsy Foundation of the Chesapeake Region
Seeks to improve the quality of life for individuals with seizure disorders through hands-on, individualized services. Serves the Maryland, Washington D.C, and Northern Virginia communities.
http://www.epilepsy-foundation.org/
- Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area
Local chapter of national organization dedicated to Parkinson's disease research, education and patient services. Includes information on the disease, description of patient services, quarterly newsletter [PDF] and a listing of local support groups.
http://www.parkinsonfoundation.org/
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