American
Heart Association (AHA)
The American Heart Association and its affiliates support
research activities broadly related to cardiovascular
function and diseases, stroke, basic science, clinical,
bioengineering/biotechnology and public health problems.
American
Stroke Association (ASA)
The American Stroke Association is the division of the
American Heart Association that's solely focused on reducing
disability and death from stroke through research,
education, fundraising and advocacy.
The Aphasia Hope Foundation
Aphasia Hope Foundation is a public 501(c) 3 non-profit foundation that has a two-fold mission: (1) to promote research into the prevention and cure of aphasia and (2) to ensure all survivors of aphasia and their caregivers are aware of and have access to the best possible treatments available. The Foundation was started with the goal of gathering news, research, therapies, and experiences regarding Aphasia, and sharing this information with the families that desperately needed it.
Brain
Attack - The Journey Back: A Unique Collection of Creative
Writing about Stroke Recovery
This anthology is a unique collection of 33 original entries
written by victims, survivors and heroes about recovery from
stroke. The authors' website offers information on the book
and other resources.
Internet
Stroke Center
The Internet Stroke Center is a non-profit educational
service of the Washington University Medical Center in St.
Louis, devoted to advancing awareness and understanding of
stroke research and clinical care. This site has features
geared to patients and families as well as healthcare
professionals.
Fibromuscular
Dysplasia Society of America (FMDSA)
The Fibromuscular Dysplasia Society of America (FMDSA),
Inc. is a voluntary, not-for-profit health organization
dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by
Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD) by building awareness and
raising funds to promote research towards new medical
treatments and diagnostic tools.
National
Institutes of Health (NIH)
The National Institutes of Health is the steward of medical
and behavioral research for the Nation. Its mission is
science in pursuit of fundamental knowledge about the nature
and behavior of living systems and the application of that
knowledge to extend healthy life and reduce the burdens of
illness and disability.
National
Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
(NINDS)
The nation's leading supporter of biomedical research on
disorders of the brain and nervous system. The mission of
NINDS is to reduce the burden of neurological disease - a
burden borne by every age group, by every segment of
society, by people all over the world.
National
Stroke Association (NSA)
National Stroke Association is reaching new heights in
stroke. As the preeminent organization committed to fighting
stroke in this country, NSA is providing unprecedented
national expertise and leadership for those at risk,
suffering or recovering from this devastating condition.
National
Women's Health Resource Center (NWHRC)
The non-profit organization, dedicated to helping women make
informed decisions about their health, encourages women to
embrace healthy lifestyles to promote wellness and prevent
disease.
Primary
Stroke Centers - Certified
This site has links to primary stroke centers certified
by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare
Organizations (JCAHO). The website is updated regularly.
Society
for Women's Health Research
The Society for Women's Health Research is the nation's only
non-profit advocacy group whose sole mission is to improve
the health of women through research.
Stroke
Awareness for Everyone (SAFE)
Stroke Awareness for Everyone/SAFE is an online stroke
information and support community. Articles and resources,
along with e-mail support and information groups, for
survivors, caregivers and medical professionals involved
with stroke.
The
Stroke Information Directory
Founded and maintained by family members of stroke
survivors, this directory aims to provide support,
information, and resources to stroke affected families,
clinicians, and researchers.
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