ALS Association Florida Chapter, The

*Promotes awareness and understanding of ALS (commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease) and the work of the ALS Association by providing up-to-date information and education materials to ALS patients, caregivers, researchers and members in the healthcare field *Information pamphlets, newsletters, research symposiums, and speakers bureau *Regional care coordinators may assist with getting needed services *Available services vary by county; possibilities include health care and insurance advocacy, medical transportation, medical equipment and assistive technology, respite and home care, and support groups

Services: Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Medical Equipment/Supplies, Medical Information Services, Mobility Aids, Respite Care

American Autoimmune Related Disease Association

*Addresses autoimmunity, the major cause of chronic diseases, and its widening scope of related medical problems *Provides patients with information and referrals nationwide resulting in better patient adherence to treatment plans and disease management *Lobbies state and federal government to fund efforts for research

Services: Disease/Disability Information, General Health Education Programs, Immunology

American Breast Cancer Foundation

*Financial assistance on limited basis for both men and women who have a doctor's referral, are uninsured and whose income falls 300% below the federal poverty level for screening and diagnostic procedures such as mammogram, ultrasound, biopsy, and surgical consults *Education and Community Advocacy Program - connects diagnosed breast cancer patients with resources including living expenses, medical expenses, transportation, and legal services *Website offers the "Animated Patient Series" and a library that includes educational information on exams, mammography, risks, breast cancer stages, and treatments

Services: Cancer Detection, Medical Care Expense Assistance, Medical Information Services

American Diabetes Association

*Diabetes information representatives provide information about nutrition, pre-diabetes and diabetes care and management *Can give referrals for testing, patient education programs, support groups and local chapters in many cities *Camp scholarships for children/youth are sometimes available *Information can be mailed upon request and members can receive a bi-monthly magazine *Chat option available on website

Services: General Health Education Programs, Medical Information Services

American Heart Association, Tallahassee Office

*Fund raising *Provides education for healthy life: good nutrition, weight management, stress management *Quit smoking programs *Resources for physical activities for adults and children *Information and referrals for CPR classes

Services: General Health Education Programs, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Smoking/Vaping Cessation

American Lung Association, National Helpline

*Trained lung specialists including nurses and respiratory therapists provide information on any topic having to do with either lung disease or lung health, either by phone or on-line chat *Referrals by phone on on-line for local offices in many cities, tobacco cessation classes and programs, Better Breathers support groups *Freedom from smoking on-line class available on web site

Services: Disease/Disability Information, Medical Information Services, Smoking/Vaping Cessation

American Red Cross, Health/Safety Training/Education

*Provides and installs battery-operated smoke alarms free of charge (local program) *Instruction in CPR, first aid, Automatic External Defibrillator (AED), swimming, lifeguard training, responding to emergencies, babysitting, family care-giving, first aid for dogs and cats, plus instructor development for professional rescuer training *Courses are given locally at Easterwood Rd but are provided by instructors from the national or regional programs therefore registration is on-line at www.

Services: Child Care Instruction, First Aid Instruction, Lifeguard Training, Smoke Alarms

Ananga, Anne, PMHNP, ARNP (APRN9315757)

*Licensed family and Primary Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) (APRN9315757), board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in practice at Bond Community Health Center who is currently accepting new patients in a location which is accessible and can be reached by public transportation *Fees $120 an hour, offers sliding scale for self-pay; accepts Aetna, Capital Health Plan, CIGNA, FL Blue (BCBS), Magellan, Medicaid, Staywell, and United Health One Insurances *Treats all ages as individuals and families in person, by phone, and by video (telemental health); specialty treatment areas include general anxiety and depression, anger management, psychotic disorders personality disorders, stress management, bipolar disorder, self-esteem, Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, substance abuse *Therapist is female, speaks English and Kiswahili, African American & able to prescribe and manage patient's medications *Also practices at Apalachee Center and Ability Plus Mental Health, LLC

Services: Anger Management, Family Counseling, General Counseling Services, General Medical Care, Medicaid, Medication Information/Management, Stress Management, Substance Use Disorder Counseling, Telemental Health

Angel Flight Southeast

*Free air transportation for persons with compelling financial needs for medical care, transplants, compassion, veterans, domestic abuse, special needs camps, adoption/foster care or Homeland Security disaster needs for flights *Patients should ask their social worker or attending physician to call during business hours; doctor must sign medical release *Patients qualifying can be any age, adults need to be ambulatory, able to sit upright, be medically stable, and able to fly in an un-pressurized plane *Patients need backup plan in case bad weather does not allow flight to be made *Transportation provided for a support person accompanying the patient *Persons with a non-medical, compelling need such as family crisis or community disaster may sometimes also qualify *Since pilots are volunteers, two weeks notice required to set up a flight; may be less if pilot available *Air Charity Network, parent association, may be able to help residents of other areas; www.

Services: Mercy Transportation, Volunteer Opportunities

Area 01 Minority AIDS Coordinator

*Acts as liaison and coordinates exchange of information between Bureau of HIV/AIDS and minority organizations working with HIV/AIDS clients in each region of Florida *Recruits and establishes minority volunteers to support, mentor, and assist in implementing local community events

Services: AIDS/HIV Control, AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling