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Nephrology
National Kidney Foundation
The National Kidney Foundation, Inc. is a voluntary health organization that seeks to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well-being of individual and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation. The NFK web site focuses on 4 groups: 1) the health care professional, 2) organ and tissue donors and recipients, 3) patients, and 4) the general public.
American Association of Kidney PatientsThe American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) is a national non-profit organization founded by kidney patients for kidney patients. They strive to educate and improve the health and well-being of chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, those on Hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and transplant recipients.
The Nephron Information CenterThe major portal for the renal community: physicians, patients, nurses, technicians, dietitians and social workers. It’s primary focus is to support the generation and dissemination of valid health information relevant to the kidney community as well as the public. The site also includes NEPHROQUEST, a question and answer center for kidney patients.
Kidney SchoolKidney School is a free, interactive, web-based learning program in 20 minutes modules. It was designed to help people learn what they need to know to understand kidney disease and its treatment, adjust to kidney disease, make good medical choices, and live as fully as possible. You decide which modules to visit and when so what you learn is entirely up to you.
American Diabetes AssociationThe American Diabetes Association is a nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. The mission of the Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
DaVita (Redding and Red Bluff)DaVita provides dialysis services for those diagnosed with chronic kidney failure also known as chronic kidney disease (CKD). DaVita is the largest independent provider of dialysis services in the US. The website has informative articles and animated learning modules as well as recipes for the dialysis diet and other useful tools.
DCI (Redding)DCI (Dialysis Clinic, Inc.) is a non-profit organization focused on providing services whenever needed by supporting research into End State Renal Disease treatment including dialysis, organ procurement and transplantation, and anti-rejection therapies. DCI also promotes professional and public education in this field of medicine.
RenalWEBRenalWEB is a neutral, nonaffiliated web site for the dialysis industry and community. RenalWEB functions as a “daily newspaper” for useful information, new products, services and education resources.
Dialysis FinderLocate a dialysis center anywhere in the US.
Life OptionsLife Options is a program of research, research-based education, and outreach founded in 1993 to help people live long and live well with kidney disease.
American Kidney FundThe American Kidney Fund is a source of direct financial assistance to kidney patients, and provides education to those with and at risk for kidney disease. Their programs address all stages of kidney health, including kidney disease awareness and prevention; community outreach to individual at high risk for kidney disease; and treatment-related support for those requiring renal dialysis or transplantation.
Renal Diet CookbookThese cookbooks are from the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Recommended by renal dietitians, these books have helped thousands of patients worldwide.
Respiratory
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
The Institute plans, conducts, fosters, and support an integrated and coordinated program of basic research, clinical investigations and trails, observational studies and demonstration and education projects. Research is related to the causes, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart, blood vessel, lung and blood diseases, and sleep disorders.
American Lung AssociationThe mission of the American Lung Association® is to prevent lung disease and promote lung health. Originally foundered in 1904 to fight tuberculosis, the American Lung Association® today fights lung disease in all its forms with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental health.
American College of Chest PhysiciansThe College is a leading resource for the improvement in cardiopulmonary health and critical care worldwide. This is primarily a website for physicians; however, the "External Resources" section provides links that patients may find useful.
American Academy of Allergy Asthma & ImmunologyThe AAAAI is a professional medical specialty organization representing allergists, clinical immunologists, allied health professionals, and other with a special interest in treating and researching diseases such as allergic rhinitis, asthma, atopic dermatitis/eczema and anaphylaxis. This web site provides many resources for patients and for healthcare professionals.
American College of Allergy, Asthma & ImmunologyThe ACAAI is a professional association established in 1942 to improve the quality of patient care in allergy and immunology through research, advocacy and professional public education. The web site provides links to patient support organizations.
American Thoracic SocietyThe American Thoracic Society (ATS) is a non-profit, international, professional and scientific society for respiratory and critical care medicine. ATS if committed to the prevention and treatment of respiratory disease through research education, patient care and advocacy.
Pulmonary Hypertension AssociationThe mission of the Pulmonary Hypertension Association is to seek a cure for pulmonary hypertension and provide hope or the pulmonary hypertension community through support, education, advocacy and awareness.
Critical Care Medicine
American Society of Critical Care Medicine
The Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) is a large multi-professional organization dedicated to ensuring excellence and consistency in the practice of critical care. The web site offers many resources for professional as well as for patients and families. The "Patient-Family Resources" section offers answers to frequently asked questions, ICU Issues and Answers Brochures, descriptions of critical care team members, and a glossary of critical care words.
General Health
World Health Organization
The World Health Organization is the United Nations specialized agency for health. WHO's objective is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. The web site provides information on a wide range of topics, many publications and research tools.