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. We have looked into organizations that might be able to answer your questions. 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.
The Black Health Care is an internet-based health and medical information provider dedicated to addressing the special health problems of African-Americans.
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.
The Boston Women's Health Book Collective, best known for Our Bodies, Ourselves, empowers women with information about health, sexuality and reproduction.
The Howard University Genome Lab
The National Human Genome Center at Howard University is a comprehensive resource for genomic research on African Americans and other African Diaspora populations, distinguished by a diverse social context for framing biology as well as the ethical, legal, and social implications of knowledge gained from the human genome project and research on genome variation.
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.
Out of Control: AIDS in Black America
In August of 2006, ABC Primetime ran this story on national television; the website includes the main story as well as links to related stories.
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.
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.
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 women's reproductive systems.
The Center for Uterine Fibroids provides clinical and research information on fibroids.
