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- Witness to Witness (W2W)
- Kugel & Zuroweste Health Justice Award
- Your Voice Matters: Photovoice Project
Chariots of Hope
Chariots of Hope, a nonprofit organization, has been established for the purpose of collecting used wheelchairs. The donated wheelchairs are then repaired and distributed, at no cost to the recipient, to those in need.
Relief for Life
Description: Relief For Life is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping the disabled individuals by supplying wheelchairs and other ambulatory aides and devices to improve their lifestyle. Our mission of enabling disabled individuals to lead fuller lives is really all about empowering people so that they may live with a degree of satisfaction and dignity.
FreedoMed - Toll Free: 1-888-722-7556
Medical supply company, that provides low cost or totally free diabetic supplies to diabetics who are eligible through Medicare or private insurance.
Ethics in Research: Protecting Human Subjects
National Farmworker Health Conference (May 22) - Presentation
Files
ACIP Provisional recommendations for prevention of Varicella
In June 2005 and June 2006, the ACIP made policy changes for use of live, attenuated varicella containing vaccines for prevention of varicella.
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The Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation
A non-profit membership organization whose mission is to educate, support, serve, and advocate for families of children with cancer, survivors of childhood cancer, and the professionals who care for them.
Address: PO Box 498
Kensington, MD 20895-0498
Phone: 1-800-366-CCCF [2223]
Friends Network
Produces "The Funletter," a national activities letter for kids and families living with cancer. Address: c/o Kenon Neal PO Box 4545 Santa Barbara, CA 93140
National Children's Cancer Society
The mission of The National Children's Cancer Society is to improve the quality of life for children with cancer by promoting children's health through financial and in-kind assistance, advocacy, support services, and education.
Center for Medicare and Medicaid
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is a Federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Programs for which CMS is responsible include Medicare, Medicaid, State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), HIPAA, and CLIA.
Childhood Leukemia Foundation (CLF)
CLF provides financial support to eligible families to help cover everything from rent, mortgage payments, food and utility bills, transportation to treatment, and other critical expenses.
Answers to legal questions: 800.669.4000
Potentially life-threatening illnesses such as cancer can cause patients to encounter various forms of discrimination. There is help available should you experience discrimination at your place of work. Cancer is covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Cancer: Your Job, Insurance and the Law: 800.227.2345
Summarizes cancer patients' legal rights regarding insurance and employment; gives complaint procedure instruction.
Coalition of National Cancer Cooperative Groups (CNCCG) - 1.877.520.4457
Information about medical insurance coverage for clinical trials and the available options from CNCCG, a network of cancer clinical trials specialists that offers a variety of programs and information for physicians, patient advocacy groups and patients.
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) - 800.669.4000
Offers free or reduced cost legal services.
Link
http://www.eeoc.gov/
U.S. Living Will Registry
Protecting your choice and your peace of mind with an Advance Directive. Find Advance Directive forms and more within web site
Protection and Advocacy, Inc.
Protection and Advocacy, Inc. provides an array of information and referral and advocacy services for people from traditionally under-served communities and publishes manuals, memos and handouts on topics that affect individuals with disabilities and their families
Cancer Legal Resource Center (Disability Rights Legal Center)
Provides information and educational outreach on cancer-related legal issues to people with cancer and others impacted by the disease. A program of the Disability Rights Legal Center. https://thedrlc.org/cancer/clrc-intake-form/
Clayton Dabney Foundation for Kids with Cancer
The Clayton Dabney Foundation grants wishes to children in the last stages of terminal cancer. Please visit the website for details.
Komfy Kids
Komfy Kids are therapeutic dolls that have been designed to assist in the psychological well-being of children with hair loss due to cancer, alopecia, or otherwise.
