There are a number of organizations involved in providing information regarding various diseases or illnesses. Two significant lists include the Nataional Institute of Health's Hotlines [Local Copy] the Johns Hopkins Patient Advocacy Numbers [Local Copy]

Health Related Issues

ONCOLink

OncoLink is the Cancer Information resource at the University of Pennsylvania.

Immunization Action Coalition

IAC is an organization working to boost immunization rates in the United States.

INFACT

INFACT is an organization dedicated to stopping life-threatening abuses of transnational corporations. Their current activities include a campaign to stop the tobacco industry from marketing their products to children.

GASP

GASP is a group working to reduce second-hand smoke, particularly in New Jersey.

Center to Prevent Handgun Violence

CPHV works to reduce gun violence.

Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology

CREST is an online information service about renewable energy and sustainable technology.

International Institute for Sustainable Development

IISD is a non-governmental organization promoting sustainable development.

America Responds to AIDS

A resource for AIDS, HIV and prevention is here.

Amnesty International

Information about Amnesty International is here.

Author: Robert Bradbury

bradbury@aeiveos.wa.com

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