American Stroke Association:
A Division of American Heart Association7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas,
TX
75231-4596
Tel: 1-888-4STROKE (478-7653)
Fax: 214-706-5231
EMail:
strokeassociation@heart.orghttp://www.strokeassociation.orgDescription: 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 Foundation269 Hanover Street, Building 3
Hanover,
MA
02339
Tel: 781-826-5556
888-BRAIN02 (272-4602)
EMail:
office@bafound.orghttp://www.bafound.orgDescription: 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.orghttp://www.hemi-kids.orgDescription: 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 Women785 Park Avenue
New York,
NY
10021-3552
Tel: 212-713-6789
Fax: 212-698-5629
EMail:
erin@thegoddessfund.orghttp://www.thegoddessfund.orgDescription: Non-profit organization that focuses on critical issues specific to stroke in women, including research, prevention, treatment,
education, and advocacy.
785
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National Stroke Association9707 East Easter Lane
Suite B
Centennial,
CO
80112-3747
Tel: 303-649-9299
800-STROKES (787-6537)
Fax: 303-649-1328
EMail:
info@stroke.orghttp://www.stroke.orgDescription: 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 Preventionc/o Jacobs Neurological Institute
100 High Street
Buffalo,
NY
14203
Tel: 716-859-3900
http://www.strokeheart.orgDescription: 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 International805 12th Street
Galveston,
TX
77550
Tel: 409-762-1022
EMail:
strokeclubs@earthlink.netDescription: Offers mutual support, education, social and recreational programs and activities to people who have experienced strokes,
their families, and friends.
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