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Works to to preserve and promote the science and art of Family Medicine and to ensure high-quality, cost-effective health care for patients of all ages.

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www.aafp.org

Promotes care for patients with neurological disorders.

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www.aan.com

Find information about a national medical society of nerve, muscle, bone and brain rehabilitation experts who treat injury or illness nonsurgically to decrease pain and restore function.

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www.aapmr.org

Serves as a resource to students, residents and practitioners by providing direct access to academic institutions, highlighting opportunities for clerkships/residencies and linking students to mentors that guide their career development.

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www.aacpm.org

Promotes rehabilitative research that improves health, independence, productivity and quality of life for people with disabling conditions and facilitates information dissemination and the transfer of technology.

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www.acrm.org

Encourages the use of medically prescribed therapeutic activities including exercise techniques and psychology of medically oriented exercise science.

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www.akta.org

Advocates for the needs of people with disabilities in their medical rehabilitation recovery.

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www.amrpa.org

Fosters high standards of nursing practice and promotes the rights of nurses in the workplace.

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www.nursingworld.org

Represents the interests and concerns of occupational therapy practitioners and students of occupational therapy. Works to improve consumer access to health care services and quality of occupational therapy services and promotes the professional development of members.

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www.aota.org

Works to ensure humane care and effective treatment for persons with mental disorders, including mental retardation and substance-related disorders.

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www.psych.org

Works to advance psychology as a science and profession and as a means of promoting health, education and human welfare.

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www.apa.org

Supports speech-language pathologists, audiologists and language scientists by advocating on behalf of persons with communication and related disorders.

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www.asha.org

Provide treatment and recreational services to restore, remediate or rehabilitate functioning and independence in persons with illnesses or disabling conditions.

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atra-online.com

Promotes the advancement of teaching and research in physical medicine and rehabilitation within an academic environment.

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www.physiatry.org

Comprised of professionals serving in the full spectrum of health care disciplines in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Public Health Service, VA, Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Army National Guard, Air National Guard and the Coast Guard.

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www.amsus.org

Offers free, personalized Web sites that provide valuable resources for families facing cancer, premature birth, heart disease, or any serious medical situation. It also partners with non-profit organizations that offer additional helpful resources on health care.

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www.caringbridge.org

Learn about a conference series for VA health care professionals about the health concerns, diagnosis, treatment and research for Veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Includes mental health, infectious disease, exposure concerns, benefits, clinical practice guidelines, traumatic injury and more.

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www.warrelatedillness.va.gov

Informs consumers and educates physicians, other providers, payors and regulators about improved patient outcomes through the services case and care managers provide.

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www.cmsa.org

Accredits human service providers in the areas of aging, behavioral health, child and youth services, employment, community outreach, medical rehabilitation and opioid treatment programs.

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www.carf.org

Provides people with hearing loss information, education, advocacy and support. Learn more about HLAA's partnership with the National Technical Institute for the Deaf at Rochester Institute of Technology to address the educational needs of Veterans of recent conflicts. Veterans of OIF and OEF are offered a complimentary one-year membership in HLAA.

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www.hearingloss.org

Provides long-distance charitable medical air transportation, including additional charitable flight services.

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mercymedical.org

Promotes leadership for increasing the employment and economic independence of military and civilian adults living with disabilities.

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www.ntarcenter.org

Non-profit organization that promotes public education, research, rehabilitation and support services to assist people with aphasia and their families.

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www.aphasia.org

Shapes health care legislation and regulation for better O&P education, advocacy and technology.

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www.naaop.org

National voice for county and local behavioral health and developmental disability authorities. Promotes national policies that recognize and support the critical role counties play in caring for people affected by mental illness, addiction and developmental disabilities.

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www.nacbhdd.org

Works to enhance the professional growth and development of its professional social worker members, to create and maintain professional standards and to advance sound social policies.

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www.socialworkers.org

Represents state executives responsible for the $29.5 billion public mental health service delivery system in all 50 states, four territories and the District of Columbia. Members play a vital role in the delivery, financing and evaluation of mental health services.

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www.nasmhpd.org

Puts health professionals and consumers who have health questions in touch with those organizations that are best able to provide answers. Includes links to toll-free numbers, national health days and clearinghouses on health-related issues.

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www.health.gov

Find palliative care programs and professionals in the United States. Provides a list of End-of-Life Care Resources.

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www.nhpco.org

Find information about innovations in providing care to rural areas. Connect with professional resources and other health care professionals.

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www.ruralcenter.org

Supports the advancement of VA nursing through building awareness of the need to recruit, retain and continuously train qualified VA nurses.

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www.vanurse.org

Organization dedicated to bring together TBI experts and educate the public.

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www.nyatbi.net

Join a national organization formed by paralyzed Veterans whose mission is to improve the quality of life of Americans with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D). Membership is free and open to all individuals with SCI/D.

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www.unitedspinal.org

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