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    Fact sheets - National Citizens' Coalition for Nursing Home Reform  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This site offers a list of fact sheets to-the-point summaries on the most common issues facing advocates, families, caregivers and analysts. Each document answers key, frequently asked questions.... Details >
    National Citizens' Coalition for Nursing Home Reform
    Free Healthcare Guide  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This site maintained by Men's Health Network, provides access to different resources including Prescription Assistance links, Clinical Trials and more.... Details >
    Men's Health Network
    Guide to Health Care Quality: How to Know It When You See It
    This guide is designed to help you get quality health care, stay healthy, and recover faster when you become sick. Tips are provided to help you be active in making decisions about your health care. ... Details >
    Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    Nursing Homes Ombudsman Locator: Where Can I Go For Help?  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    An Ombudsman is an advocate for residents of nursing homes, board and care homes, and assisted living. Ombudsmen provide information about how to find a facility and what to do to get quality care. Th... Details >
    U.S. Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    Patient Involvement in FDA Programs
    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) offers opportunities for patients to participate in FDA's decision making and participate in its Advisory Committee meetings to discuss medical products for the ... Details >
    Office of Special Health Issues, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
    Publications: Patient Advocate Foundation  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This page provides information on PAF publications, informational brochures, and special sections devoted to certain health related topics to assist in this goal.... Details >
    Patient Advocate Foundation
    Put Patients First  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Putting Patients First® is a public education program designed to empower consumers and patients to become more actively involved in taking responsibility and knowing their rights with their health ca... Details >
    National Health Council
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    Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
    Office of Special Health Issues, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
    Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Alzheimer's AssociationExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    American Society for Deaf ChildrenExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    Association of Asian Pacific Community Health OrganizationsExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    Breast Cancer Network of Strength HeadquartersExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
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    CureSearch - National Childhood Cancer FoundationExternal Links Disclaimer Logo

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