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Resources
Many of you have contacted us for answers to questions and to obtain more information about particular diseases. Please remember, we are not a referral service and that the information provided is not a substitute for the advice of a healthcare practitioner who is familiar with your medical history. Below, we provide links to organizations that might be able to answer your questions. These links are provided as a service to our visitors. The inclusion of a site does not imply endorsement of the organization or of the quality of their website's content. Here are some sites that may help with the more frequently asked questions:
General Health
NMA sponsors a physician locator service to assist in finding African-American Physicians in your area.
Black Women’s Health
The goal of this website is to provide information on a variety of healthy lifestyle and health condition topics to promote healthy living among African American women.
ADA established a public education center, the National Center for Nutrition and Dietetics, that provides optimal nutrition and health programs and services.
The mission of the Black Women's Health Imperative (formerly the National Black Women's Health Project) is to improve the health of Black women by providing wellness education and services, and self-help group development.
Boston Women's Health Book Collective
The Boston Women's Health Book Collective, best known for Our Bodies, Ourselves, empowers women with information about health, sexuality and reproduction.
Womenshealth.gov
This website sponsored by the US Dept of Health and Human Services offers information on many health topics and illnesses; includes a Health Tools section with calculators, charts, checklists and more to provide support for healthy lifestyles.
Office of Minority Health
This website sponsored by the US Dept of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health features a section called "Health Topics" that links to information and resources on specific topics ranging from medical conditions to resources for finding low cost health care.
Weight Control Information Network
WIN (Weight control Information Network)is sponsored by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. The site offers printable resources on nutrition, physical activity and weight control in the “Publications” section.
Journey to Wellness
Journey to Wellness is a syndicated radio show that is heard on public radio nationwide. They also offer this website, an online health magazine for African Americans. The site includes many articles on health related topics and offers a quarterly e-newsletter.
Autoimmune Diseases
This non-profit health organization provides supportive services to individuals living with lupus and supports research into the cause and cure of lupus.
AARDA brought a national focus to autoimmunity, a major cause of serious chronic disease.
Cancer
ACS provides informational resources including risk factors and support groups for cancer patients and their families.
CLF promotes breast cancer awareness specially targeting African-American women and women of color.
NCI conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of cancer.
NCCC acts as a clearinghouse in distributing information on cervical cancer for women and family members.
The mission of the HUCC is to reduce cancer morbidity and mortality in the local and underserved community, primarily African-Americans, and to have a positive impact on malignant diseases in the population.
African American Breast Cancer Alliance, Inc. (AABCA)
The AABCA aims to educate and help African American/Black women, men, people of color, families, and communities in the struggle with breast cancer.
Diabetes
ADA is the nation's leading voluntary health organization supporting diabetes research, information, and advocacy.
Hair Loss
AHLC provides the public with non-biased information on treatment and options for men, women, and children experiencing hair loss.
Heart Health
AHA is a not-for-profit voluntary health organization with a mission to reduce disability and death from the cardiovascular diseases.
HIV/AIDS
Women Alive
Women Alive is a national, treatment-focused non-profit maintains this web site where it provides education and information specific to women living with HIV/AIDS.
Lung Health
American Lung Association
ALA works to prevent lung disease and promote lung health, with a particular emphasis on asthma, tobacco and environmental health.
Menopause
NAMS provides information on perimenopause, early menopause, menopause symptoms and long-term health effects of estrogen loss, and a wide variety of therapies to enhance health.
Mental Health
APA has prepared resources to provide information on mental health and psychological issues.
DBSA's mission to educate about these treatable medical diseases and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses.
Multiple Sclerosis
A comprehensive website offering: information about MS research, advocacy and resources including an online community.
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
Website of the MS Foundation includes a wealth of MS information including links to their national toll-free help line and grant programs for homecare assistance and assistive technology.
Reproductive Health
FMC of Northern California provides comprehensive evaluations and treatment of fibroids. This site has list of many physicians with experience in embolization.
ACOG provides educational pamphlets on various conditions pertaining to women and includes an OB/GYN physician locator service.
The Endometriosis Association is a non-profit self-help organization dedicated to offering support and help to those affected by endometriosis.
NUFF is a non-profit public charity dedicated to providing information about the diagnosis and treatment of uterine fibroids and related conditions affecting wo``men's reproductive systems.
The Center for Uterine Fibroids provides clinical and research information on fibroids.
Sarcoidosis
FSR works to promote improved patient care and research for a cure for sarcoidosis; the website educates, informs, and guides patients and researchers.
STD
ASHA has been dedicated to stopping sexually transmitted diseases and their harmful consequences through STD education.
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