Stroke Resources

American Stroke Association: A Division of American Heart Association
7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas,  TX  75231-4596
Tel: 1-888-4STROKE (478-7653)
Fax: 214-706-5231
EMail: strokeassociation@heart.org
http://www.strokeassociation.org

Description: Offers a wide array of programs, products, and services, from patient education materials to scientific statements with cutting-edge information for healthcare professionals.

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Brain Aneurysm Foundation
269 Hanover Street, Building 3
Hanover,  MA  02339
Tel: 781-826-5556 888-BRAIN02 (272-4602)
EMail: office@bafound.org
http://www.bafound.org

Description: Provides support networks and educational resources to raise public awareness regarding early detection and treatment of brain aneurysms. Information is also available for caregivers.

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Children's Hemiplegia and Stroke Assocn. (CHASA)
4101 West Green Oaks Blvd., Ste. 305
PMB 149
Arlington,  TX  76016
Tel: 817-492-4325
EMail: info437@chasa.org
http://www.hemi-kids.org

Description: Nonprofit organization that offers support and information to families of children who have hemiplegia due to stroke or other causes. Sponsors a number of programs for families, offers support groups and information about research studies, and sponsors conferences and a childhood stroke awareness campaign.

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Hazel K. Goddess Fund for Stroke Research in Women
785 Park Avenue
New York,  NY  10021-3552
Tel: 212-713-6789
Fax: 212-698-5629
EMail: erin@thegoddessfund.org
http://www.thegoddessfund.org

Description: Non-profit organization that focuses on critical issues specific to stroke in women, including research, prevention, treatment, education, and advocacy.

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Heart Rhythm Foundation
1400 K Street, NW
Suite 500
Washington,  DC  20005
Tel: 202-464-3404
Fax: 202-464-3405
EMail: support@heartrhythmfoundation.org
http://www.heartrhythmfoundation.org

Description: Nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing death and disability due to heart rhythm disorders, such as atrial fibrillation.

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National Stroke Association
9707 East Easter Lane
Suite B
Centennial,  CO  80112-3747
Tel: 303-649-9299 800-STROKES (787-6537)
Fax: 303-649-1328
EMail: info@stroke.org
http://www.stroke.org

Description: National non-profit organization that offers education, services and community-based activities in prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and recovery. Serves the public and professional communities, people at risk, patients and their health care providers, stroke survivors, and their families and caregivers.

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Research Center for Stroke and Heart Disease/ National Coalition for Stroke & Heart Disease Prevention
c/o Jacobs Neurological Institute
100 High Street
Buffalo,  NY  14203
Tel: 716-859-3900
http://www.strokeheart.org

Description: Nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing stroke and heart disease. Manages the National Coalition for Stroke & Heart Disease Prevention (NCSHP).

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Stroke Clubs International
805 12th Street
Galveston,  TX  77550
Tel: 409-762-1022
EMail: strokeclubs@earthlink.net
Description: Offers mutual support, education, social and recreational programs and activities to people who have experienced strokes, their families, and friends.

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