Statewide and Nationwide
Lung Cancer
A condition in which there is a malignancy in the trachea, air sacs or other lung tubes which may appear as an ulcer in the windpipe, as a nodule or small flattened lump, or on the surface blocking air tubes.
Lung Disease Awareness and Advocacy
Mental Health Related Prevention Programs
Programs that attempt to reduce the incidence of specific types of mental health issues such as problem gambling, suicidal feelings, sexual addiction, shopping addiction or cluttering through a variety of educational interventions in situations where prevention is a realistic option. The programs help people understand the nature of the problem, the impact of the issue on the lives of individuals and families, the risk factors and warning signs, and sources of treatment and support that are available in the community.
Public Policy and Advocacy, Mental Health
Advocacy
Older Adult Advocacy Groups
Organizations that support the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures that protect and promote the rights and interests of older adults.
Administration for Community Living (ACL)
Ombudsman
A state agency that investigates complaints made by or on behalf of persons in nursing facilities, continuing care retirement communities and assisted living facilities and for persons receiving community-based services, such as home health and personal care.
Long Term Care Problem Assistance
Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Statewide
Organ Donation
Programs for donation of organs and tissues to save another person's life or improve their functioning.
Organ Transplant Education | Advocacy
Parenting Support, Disability
Emotional support for parents or caregivers of individuals with a disability.
Advocacy, Training, Information and Referral for Children with Disabilities
Parkinson's Disease
A movement disorder that is both chronic and progressive that occurs when cells in the brain malfunction.
Advocacy, Parkinson's Disease
Patient Support, Alzheimer's Disease
An organization whose primary mission relates to Alzheimer’s Disease patient advocacy, education, or direct support programs to address patient specific needs. These organizations may peripherally participate in other activities like legislative advocacy, but patient support is their focus. Programs that help individuals navigate through the maze of the health care system. Personal health care advocates are trained health care workers, often nurses, or volunteers familiar with the health care system who work independently of any health care institution.
Patient Support, Alzheimer's Disease
Patient Support, Alzheimer's Disease
Patient Support, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
An organization whose primary mission relates to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) patient advocacy, education, or direct support programs to address patient specific needs. These organizations may peripherally participate in other activities like legislative advocacy, but patient support is their focus. Programs that help individuals navigate through the maze of the health care system. Personal health care advocates are trained health care workers, often nurses, or volunteers familiar with the health care system who work independently of any health care institution.
Patient Support Chronic Diseases
ALS Insurance Navigator, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Patient Support, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Patient Support, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Patient Support for ALS
Patient Support, Huntington's Disease
An organization whose primary mission relates to Huntington’s Disease patient advocacy, education, or direct support programs to address patient specific needs. These organizations may peripherally participate in other activities like legislative advocacy, but patient support is their focus. Programs that help individuals navigate through the maze of the health care system. Personal health care advocates are trained health care workers, often nurses, or volunteers familiar with the health care system who work independently of any health care institution.
Patient Support for Huntington's Disease
Patient Support for Huntington's
Patient Support, Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
An organization whose primary mission relates to Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patient advocacy, education, or direct support programs to address patient specific needs. These organizations may peripherally participate in other activities like legislative advocacy, but patient support is their focus. Programs that help individuals navigate through the maze of the health care system. Personal health care advocates are trained health care workers, often nurses, or volunteers familiar with the health care system who work independently of any health care institution.