Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Contact: 800-877-1600Population served: Anyone in need of nutritional information
Other language(s) : SpanishMission:
The world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals is committed to improving the nation's health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education and advocacy.
- Provides reliable and evidence-based nutrition information for the public
- Website offers search feature to find a registered dietician by location or expertise
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (...
Contact: 202-449-1099Population served: Patients and health professionals
Mission:
AASECT is a not-for-profit, interdisciplinary professional organization of individuals who share an interest in promoting understanding of human sexuality and healthy sexual behaviour. In addition to sexuality educators, sexuality counselors and sex therapists, AASECT members include physicians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, allied health professionals, clergy members, lawyers, sociologists, marriage and family counselors and therapists, family planning specialists and researchers, as well as students in relevant professional disciplines.
- Website offers a search feature to locate a therapist, counselor or educator by country or state.
American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS)
Contact: 866-276-7443 (Cancer Support Community helpline)Population served: Patients, caregivers and oncology professionals in the U.S.
Mission: To connect cancer patients and their caregivers to psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers and counselors skilled in the management of cancer-related distress/psychosocial issues. APOS strives to advance the science and practice of psychosocial care for people affected by cancer.
Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON)
Contact: 855-202-9760Population served: Registered nurses, as well as allied health care practitioners who work in the field including child life specialists, social workers, and pastoral care providers, in the U.S., Canada and around the world
Other language(s) : SpanishMission:
To support and advance nurses and their practice in order to optimize outcomes for children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer and blood disorders and their families.
- Mentoring Program links APHON members in their mutual pursuit of higher goals in the areas of: leadership, professional/career development, role integration, pursuit of higher education, research, nursing teaching/education, clinical development and project development
- Offers opportunities to earn continuing nursing education credits online
- Holds conferences several times a year.
Association of Oncology Social Work
Contact: 215-599-6093Population served: Patients, caregivers, health professionals
Mission:
To advance excellence in the psychosocial care of persons with cancer, their families, and caregivers through: networking ,education , advocacy, research, and resource development; AOSW envisions a global society in which oncology care meets the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of all people affected by cancer.
- Provides tips for managing cancer and caregiving
- Sets standards of practice for oncology social workers.
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
Contact: 800-962-7876Population served: Health professionals
Mission:
To improve patient care through education, clinical practice, advancement of science and advocacy.
- Provides members with the continuing medical education, health policy analysis, patient information resources and advocacy that they need to succeed in today’s ever-changing health care delivery system.
American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
Contact: 205-978-5000Population served: Patients, caregivers and health professionals in the U.S.
Other language(s) : SpanishMission:
ASRM is a multidisciplinary organization dedicated to the advancement of the art, science and practice of reproductive medicine. The Society accomplishes its mission through the pursuit of excellence in education and research and through advocacy on behalf of patients, physicians, and affiliated health care providers.
- Provides educational materials on infertility, menopause, contraception, reproductive surgery, endometriosis, and other reproductive disorders
- Offers Find a Health Professional Search tool via the website.
American Society of Clinical Oncology/Cancer.Net
Contact: 888-651-3038Population served: People diagnosed with cancer, caregivers, and professionals in the U.S.
Other language(s) : SpanishMission:
To bring the expertise and resources of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) to people living with cancer and those who care for and care about them.
- Cancer.net website provides patient-focused information produced by ASCO
- Offers a toll-free helpline to people with cancer, their caregivers, family members, and friends to assist them in finding resources that may assist in their search for information.
American Society of Hematology (ASH)
Contact: 202-776-0544Population served: Patients, caregivers and health professionals concerned with blood disorders, worldwide
Other language(s) : SpanishMission:
ASH’s mission is to further the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders affecting the blood, bone marrow, and the immunologic, hemostatic and vascular systems, by promoting research, clinical care, education, training, and advocacy in hematology.
- Provides information about blood basics, blood disorders and clinical trials
- Offers Find a Hematologist search tool for U.S. residents.
Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR)
Contact: 612-884-8600Population served: Anyone seeking information on stem cell transplant research
Mission:
To collaborate with the global scientific community to advance hematopoietic cell transplantation and cellular therapy research worldwide; is a combined research program of the National Marrow Donor Program® and the Medical College of Wisconsin.
- Conducts research studies to advance understanding and outcomes of hematopoietic cell transplantation
- Collects and maintains outcomes data on every allogeneic transplantation performed in the U.S. This database now contains information on more than 330,000 transplant recipients
- Provides access to outcomes data and research repository samples
- Provides statistical expertise to researchers
- Provides education, guidelines and training
International Association for Hospice & Palliative Care (IAHPC)
Contact: 866-374-2472Population served: Palliative care and hospice workers
Mission:
To collaborate and work to improve the quality of life of patients with advanced life-threatening conditions and their families, by advancing hospice and palliative care programs, education, research, and favorable policies around the world.
- Works with individuals and organizations in developing multiple strategies targeted to raise awareness among the affiliates of the civil society and decision makers so that palliative care is provided and available to those individuals in need, to increase access and availability to analgesics and other medications, to increase the provision of services by adequately trained professionals and caregivers.
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
Contact: 202-408-8600Population served: Professional social workers
Mission:
To enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies.
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
Contact: 703-942-5711Population served: Elderly, people with disabilities, and their families, attorneys
Mission:
To improve the quality of legal services provided to people as they age and people with special needs; the primary focus is education. (NAELA does not provide direct legal services.)
- Provides online search tool to find an Elder Law or Special Needs attorney
- Sponsors continuing legal education programs on Elder and Special Needs Law for attorneys
- Provides publications and educational materials to its members on a wide range topics
- Provides support to other organizations serving people as they age and people with disabilities
- Advocates on public policy issues facing seniors and people with special needs.
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) ( forme...
Contact: 888-644-6226Population served: People in the U.S. seeking scientific information on complementary health approaches
Other language(s) : SpanishMission:
To provide information on complementary health approaches and NCCAM, including publications and searches of federal databases of scientific and medical literature.
- NCCAM’s Information Clearinghouse has Information Specialists available to search NCCAM databases and answer inquiries via phone or email
- Distributes NCCAM publications and selected other federal publications on complementary health approaches
- Makes referrals to other federal resources as appropriate.
Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
Contact: 866-257-4667Population served: Nurses and health professionals worldwide
Mission:
To promote excellence in oncology nursing and quality cancer care.
- ONS is a professional organization of over 35,000 registered nurses and other healthcare providers dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, research, and administration in oncology nursing
- Educational programs are provided in a variety of formats, including national conferences, regional workshops, online education, and print-based offerings
- Website offers the latest oncology news, online education opportunities, clinical practice and research information, career center, and legislative action information.
Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)
Contact: 41 22 809 1811 (Headquarters in Switzerland)Population served: Patients with cancer and health professionals worldwide
Mission:
UICC is a membership organization that exists to help the global health community accelerate the fight against cancer. Member organizations work in cooperation as expert groups and task forces.
- Offers grant money for fellowships and training opportunities to medical professionals
- Consists of 770 member organizations in 155 countries.