Additional Resources
American Academy of Ophthalmology
www.aao.org
The American Academy of Ophthalmology has more than 27,000 members worldwide. Academy members are doctors of medicine or osteopathy who specialize in the eyes and vision. The majority are practicing physicians who provide the full spectrum of eye care, from prescribing glasses and contact lenses, to the medical and surgical treatment of a wide variety of eye conditions. In addition, many are subspecialists with special training who focus their practices in specific areas of ophthalmology such as glaucoma, cataract, or pediatric ophthalmology.
American Academy of Optometry
www.aaopt.org
Founded in 1922, the goal of the American Academy of Optometry is to maintain and enhance excellence in optometric practice by fostering research and the dissemination of knowledge in both basic and applied vision science.
American Academy of Periodontology
www.perio.org
The mission of the American Academy of Periodontology is to advance the periodontal health of the public and to represent and serve the Academy’s members. It provides clinical and scientific publications as well as consumer information.
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
www.aace.com
The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists is a professional medical organization devoted to the enhancement of the practice of clinical endocrinology. Its members are physicians with special education, training, and interest in the practice of clinical endocrinology.
American Association of Diabetes Educators
800-TEAM-UP4
www.aadenet.org
The American Association of Diabetes Educators is a multidisciplinary organization representing health care professionals who provide diabetes education and care. It provides continuing education and products for health care professionals in all settings.
American College of Clinical Pharmacy
www.accp.com
The American College of Clinical Pharmacy provides leadership, education, advocacy, and resources to enable clinical pharmacists to achieve excellence in practice and research. It provides research forums, continuing education, publications, and a practice and research network.
American Dental Association
www.ada.org
The American Dental Association is the professional association of dentists committed to the public’s oral health, as well as ethics, science, and professional advancement. It provides continuing education and a monthly journal for dentists, in addition to consumer education on oral health topics.
American Dental Hygienists Association
800-243-ADHA
www.adha.org/
The American Dental Hygienists Association is the largest professional organization representing the interests of dental hygienists. It provides continuing education through its Institute for Oral Health, as well as information on oral health topics, careers in dental hygiene, and
professional issues.
American Diabetes Association
800-342-2383
www.diabetes.org
The American Diabetes Association funds research; publishes scientific findings; provides information and other services to people with diabetes, their families, health care professionals, and the public; and advocates for scientific research and the rights of people with diabetes.
American Dietetic Association
800-366-1655
www.eatright.org
The American Dietetic Association is the nation’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. Its mission is to promote optimal nutrition and well-being for all people by advocating for its members.
American Optometric Association
www.aoa.org
The mission of the American Optometric Association is to influence the future of eye care by ensuring the welfare of the public and promoting the profession of optometry. Its objectives are centered on improving the quality and availability of eye and vision care.
American Pharmacists Association
www.aphanet.org
The American Pharmacists Association is the largest national professional society of pharmacists. It is a leader in providing professional information and in advocating for the improved health of the American public through the provision of comprehensive pharmaceutical care.
American Podiatric Medical Association
www.apma.org
The American Podiatric Medical Association represents approximately 80% of the nation’s podiatrists and has more than 20 affiliated and related societies. Its mission is to increase awareness among other health professionals and the public concerning the importance of foot health.
American Public Health Association
www.apha.org
The American Public Health Association is the oldest and largest organization of public health professionals in the world, representing more than 50,000 members from over 50 occupations of public health. The Association brings together researchers, health service providers, administrators, teachers, and other health workers in a unique, multidisciplinary environment of professional exchange, study, and action.
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
www.ashp.org
The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists represents pharmacists who practice in hospitals and other components of health care systems. It provides extensive publishing, education, and accreditation programs designed to help members improve their delivery of pharmaceutical care.
HRSA Health Disparities Collaboratives
www.healthdisparities.net
The Health Disparities Collaboratives is a program that includes the Bureau of Primary Health Care, Institute for Healthcare Improvement, National Association of Community Health Centers, Inc., and other strategic partners, to generate and document improved health outcomes for underserved populations; transform clinical practice through models of care, improvement, and learning; develop infrastructure, expertise, and multidisciplinary leadership to support and drive improved health status; and build strategic partnerships.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Division of Diabetes Translation
877-232-3422
www.cdc.gov/diabetes
CDC’s Division of Diabetes Translation aims to reduce the nation’s burden of diabetes by strengthening public health surveillance systems, conducting applied transnational research, developing state-based diabetes control programs, implementing the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP), and providing public information.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
410-786-3000
www.cms.gov
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, formerly known as the Health Care Financing Administration, is the federal agency responsible for administering Medicare, Medicaid, the State Children’s Health Insurance Program, and several other health-related programs.
Indian Health Services Diabetes Program
www.ihs.gov/MedicalPrograms/Diabetes/index.asp
The Indian Health Service provides health care to 1.6 million Native Americans and Alaska Indians from more than 550 federally recognized tribes across the nation. Diabetes is a major concern among the treatment population and the Division of Diabetes Treatment and Prevention has made numerous tools and information available on their Web site to assist with this epidemic, including best practices for eye care, foot care, oral health, and pharmaceutical care.
National Association of Chain Drug Stores
www.nacds.org
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores provides a wide range of services to meet the needs of the chain drug industry, including publications for members and information for consumers.
National Community Pharmacists Association
www.ncpanet.org
The National Community Pharmacists Association represents the nation’s community pharmacists, including the owners of nearly 24,000 independent pharmacies that generate more than $67 billion in annual sales and dispense nearly half of all retail prescriptions. The Association is committed to high-quality pharmacist care and to promoting the health and well being of the public.
National Diabetes Education Program
www.ndep.nih.gov
www.cdc.gov/diabetes/ndep
www.diabetesatwork.org
www.betterdiabetescare.nih.gov
The National Diabetes Education Program brings together public and private partners to improve treatment and outcomes for people with diabetes, promote early diagnosis, and prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. It promotes awareness and education activities and quality care. The Web site provides tools for educating health care providers and patients.
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
800-860-8747
diabetes.niddk.nih.gov
The NIDDK’s National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse is an information and referral service designed to increase knowledge about diabetes among patients and their families, health care professionals, and the public.
National Eye Institute
301-496-5248
www.nei.nih.gov
The National Eye Institute conducts and supports research to help prevent and treat eye diseases and other disorders of vision, including diabetic retinopathy. It also develops public and professional education programs, including the National Eye Health Education Program, a partnership of more than 65 organizations concerned with eye health.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
301-592-8573
www.nhlbi.nih.gov
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute provides leadership for a national program in diseases of the heart, blood vessels, lungs, and blood; blood resources; and sleep disorders. It supports research, develops and evaluates interventions, and conducts educational activities with an emphasis on prevention.
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
www.nidcr.nih.gov
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) conducts and supports research and the training of researchers to promote the oral, dental, and craniofacial health of the American people, prevent oral diseases and conditions, and develop new diagnostics and therapeutics. Two useful publications developed for consumers are Diabetes: Dental Tips and Prevent Diabetes Problems: Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
www.niddk.nih.gov
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) conducts and supports basic and clinical research on the treatment and prevention of diabetes and other serious diseases affecting metabolism and the endocrine system, digestion and nutrition, the kidneys and urinary tract, and the blood and blood-forming organs.
National Optometric Association
www.natoptassoc.org
The National Optometric Association promotes the recruitment of minority students for schools and colleges of optometry and their placement into appropriate practice settings upon graduation. It also works to enhance the delivery of eye and vision care services in communities with little or no eye care presence.
Selected Publications for Health Care Providers and Patients
(This list represents only a sample of materials available—please consult the Web sites indicated.)
Available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
www.cdc.gov/diabetes/pubs/tcyd/index.htm :
- Take Charge of Your Diabetes
Available from the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP)
(See order form at end of appendices.)
www.ndep.nih.gov :
- Your GAMEPLAN for Preventing Type 2 Diabetes: Health Care Providers’ Toolkit
- Your GAMEPLAN for Preventing Type 2 Diabetes: Information for Patients
- Team Care: Comprehensive Lifetime Management for Diabetes
- Feet Can Last a Lifetime: A Health Care Provider’s Guide to Preventing Diabetes Foot Problems
- Diabetes Numbers At-a-Glance (card for health care providers)
- Be Smart About Your Heart
- 7 Principles for Controlling Your Diabetes
- If You Have Diabetes, Know Your Blood Sugar Numbers
- Control Your Diabetes. For Life. Tips for Feeling Better and Staying Healthy
- Asian language patient materials
- Spanish patient materials
May 2007 |
