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National Amputation Foundation

Contact Information

Michael Fontanetta, Secretary
38-40 Church Street
Malverne, NY 11565

516-887-3600 (Voice)
516-887-3667 (FAX)

Internet Resources

www.nationalamputation.org/

amps76@aol.com

Abstract

The National Amputation Foundation (NAF) was founded in 1919 to serve the needs of veteran and civilian amputees. Services include the exchange of visits among amputees, legal counsel, vocational guidance and placement, social activities, psychological aid, and distribution of educational materials.

Publications

NAF publishes reprints of articles and pamphlets on such subjects as prosthetics, psychological aspects of amputation, and practical guidelines for the amputee. Serial publication: AMP (newsletter), bi-monthly.

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Notes

Audit

Date Entered: 5/1/1998
Date Edited: 8/16/2006
Date Revised: 11/7/2007 12:39:03 PM
Health Referral Number: HR0359
Accession Number: DP91A0331

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