Healthcare Links - Diseases & Conditions
ALS Association (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)
www.alsa.org
This site provides support and resources for ALS patients, their families and caregivers. It will also provide links to your local chapters.
Muscular Dystrophy Association
www.mda.org
This site provides information and supports research into neuromuscular disease. It will also help you locate a clinic near you and your local MDA office.
National MS Society (Multiple Sclerosis)
www.nationalmssociety.org
Locate a chapter near you. Find information and resources for those diagnosed with MS.
Alzheimer’s Association
www.alz.org
The leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This site provides information and resources for patients and caregivers.
American Heart Association
www.americanheart.org
This site will help you learn more about the American Heart Association’s efforts to reduce the death caused by cardiovascular disease. You will also find healthy lifestyle tips.
American Stroke Association
www.strokeassociation.org
This site offers a variety of information. It provides a wide array of programs, products, and services from patient education materials to scientific statements.
Ventilator Article
www.upmc.com
This site has a PDF article titled “When Someone You Love is on a Ventilator”
American Lung Association
www.lungusa.org
This site provides information on various conditions, research, and statistics, plus programs and events.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
www.healthcentral.com
Everything you need to know about COPD. Find information on COPD treatment and COPD management. The site also helps find support for COPD caregivers and patients.
National Kidney Foundation
www.kidney.org
This site provides information on improving the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by kidney disease.
American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org
This site provides information and resources for cancer patients, family, friends, survivors and caregivers.
National Spinal Cord Injury Association
www.spinalcord.org
The site provides information and resources for living well after spinal cord injury or disease.