AIDS Institute, The

*The institute offers education, information, reference materials *Promotes social change through public policy analysis, research, advocacy, and education; research efforts focus on prevention, treatment, and care services *Agency conducts and coordinates a range of studies involving AIDS and related healthcare issues such as Hepatitis and other infectious diseases

Services: Medical and Health Sciences Research, Medical Information Services, Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups

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

Alzheimer's Association Nationwide Contact Center

*Information about Alzheimer's disease and dementia for persons with the disease, families, caregivers, health care professionals and the public including understanding the diseases, medications and other treatment options, general information about aging and brain health, skills to provide quality care and find the best care from professionals, legal, financial and living-arrangement decisions, clinical trials *For local information about offices in Tallahassee, call the 800.

Services: Clinical Trials, Medical Information Services

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 Cancer Society

*Information on research, education, advocacy, and services available for cancer patients, survivors, family and friends, and health care professionals *Topics: include local low-cost medical referrals where available, prevention, early detection, treatment, clinical trials, coping, support group referrals, the Cancer Survivors Network, statistics, research programs, and how to donate or volunteer with ACS *National hotline also offers information and referral for the Breast and Cervical Cancer screening sites in Florida

Services: Cancer Detection, Clinical Trials, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, 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, National Hotlines

*General information about heart disease and stroke, CPR training locations, high blood pressure management, and healthy diet and lifestyle *Online support network to share experiences with others and discover more resources (24-7) *Printable information sheets about preventing and managing heart diseases and stroke and living heart-healthy may be downloaded from website

Services: Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Medical Information Services

American Liver Foundation

*Information about liver wellness and disease *Physcian locator and informal referrals to local healthcare providers and available resources *Help finding local resources such as support groups *Help finding financial resources programs for copays and medication

Services: Medical Information Services

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 SIDS Institute Hotline

*Information and referral to persons who have questions or concerns about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), information about prevention and grief, referrals for counseling services, and data regarding research and information about grant funding

Services: Bereaved Parent Support Groups, General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups, Medical Information Services