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Health Council, National

Health Council, National, founded in 1920, is a private, nonprofit association of leading voluntary, professional, business, governmental, and nonprofit health organizations in the United States. Its chief programs aim (1) to encourage Americans to maintain and improve their health and (2) to educate Americans on how to use health resources wisely. The council provides a meeting ground between public and private health organizations. It sponsors the National Health Forum, produces… More »

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American Council on Alcohol Problems (ACAP)

American Council on Alcohol Problems (ACAP) is a nonprofit organization that warns the public of... More >>

American Medical Association (AMA)

American Medical Association (AMA) is a professional society of physicians. Its purpose is "to... More >>

British Medical Association (BMA)

British Medical Association (BMA) is a voluntary professional association of doctors. It was... More >>

Cancer Society, American

Cancer Society, American, is a voluntary health organization dedicated to the control and... More >>

Center for Science in the Public Interest

Center for Science in the Public Interest is an independent, nonprofit organization founded in... More >>

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, often referred to as the CDC, is an agency of the... More >>

Dental Association, American

Dental Association, American, is a national organization of dentists. Its purpose is to promote... More >>

Doctors Without Borders

Doctors Without Borders, also known by its French name Medecins sans Frontieres (MSF), is an... More >>

Health Council, National

Health Council, National, founded in 1920, is a private, nonprofit association of leading... More >>

Heart Association, American

Heart Association, American, is a national voluntary health agency organized to fight diseases of... More >>

La Leche League International

La Leche lah LAY chay League International is an organization of women who offer information and... More >>

Medic Alert

Medic Alert is a metal emblem that identifies its wearer as someone who has a certain medical... More >>

National Medical Association (NMA)

National Medical Association (NMA) is a professional organization that represents the interests... More >>

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous is an organization for people whose eating habits disrupt their lives or... More >>

Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia

Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) is a private, nonprofit service that provides... More >>


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