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NIDDK offers content on diabetes and other endocrine and metabolic diseases; digestive diseases, nutritional disorders, and obesity; and kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases. The health information is informed by NIDDK research, reviewed by doctors, and provided to help consumers understand the diseases and conditions they or their loved ones may face.
JDRF International - Mid-Atlantic Chapter provides a nationwide network of Advocates who are dedicated to finding a cure for type 1 diabetes.

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The Hope Is Victory Ministry is a HIV/AIDS program whose mission is to enhance the quality of life for persons infected and affected by HIV/AIDS through Education, Counseling & Referrals, Home & Hospital Visitations, and Drug, Food, Clothing and Finance Assistance.

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Offers information to educate the public that the term aphasia describes an impairment of the ability to communicate, not an impairment of intellect. Aphasia is an impairment of the ability to use or comprehend words, usually acquired as a result of a stroke or other brain injury.

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Educates families, professionals, and the community about Alzheimer's disease. Free community presentations, Family caregiver workshops, Professional training, and Annual conference.
Provides county residents with comprehensive preventive health care that includes a broad range of diagnostic and treatment services such as Vaccinations and Well Child Care, WIC Program, Family Planning, Evaluation and Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections, Rabies Prevention Services, Environmental Health, and Community Health.

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SELF is a free online self-management program designed to help people with lupus live their best life. SELF is tailored to support people with lupus in managing symptoms, stress, medications and working with their health care team.

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Medication Information/Management
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Provide informational materials for cancer patients and families in low-resource settings.
Responds to requests for information from persons with epilepsy and other seizure disorders, their family members and the general public. Provides referrals to local sources of aid. Send email requests through the web site.

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Assistance in navigating Information about MS, diagnosis, symptoms, and treatments along with resources that assist people affected by MS in living their best lives.

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Our Peer Mentor Program provides patients with peer-to-peer learning and support on many aspects of sleep apnea, including use of positive airway pressure (PAP) machines (CPAP, Auto PAP, Bilevel PAP).

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A national nonprofit that expands possibilities for people with vision loss in the United States. Removes barriers, creates solutions, and expands possibilities, so people with vision loss can achieve their full potential. Offers advocacy, technology, and information and tools for the professionals who serve people with vision loss and for people with vision loss. The web site serves as a gateway to information and services. The Helen Keller Archives are also housed here.

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Offers educational materials and supplies about kidney disease and related issues to those interested in renal disease. Please call the Patient Information Hotline at 855-653-2273.
Provides public health services to the residents of Nelson County to achieve optimal well-being through prevention, education, direct patient care, environmental services and community involvement. Healthcare services are available on an ability-to-pay basis and target low-income and indigent residents of the community. Car seats for Medicaid-eligible infants and children. For environmental health, please call (434)263-4297.

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ASNV provides free educational workshops, presentations, and virtual sessions on a variety of autism-related topics.

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The Center for Family Involvement works with families to increase their skills as advocates, mentors and leaders so that families, children and young adults with disabilities can lead the lives they want. Provide emotional, informational and systems navigational support.

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The Association provides the public and health care professionals with the most up-to-date information to help take a stand against diabetes through our Center for Information and Community Support (1-800-DIABETES) and two web sites, www.diabetes.org and www.stopdiabetes.com, as well as via consumer and professional books and periodicals. Local Signature special events: Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes, Tour de Cure in Reston, and Tour de Cure in Washington, DC. Community Outreach/Mission Delivery Programs are designed to help educate the community and people living with type 1 diabetes about managing the disease to live healthier lives.

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This program offers community based education and information programs.

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Provides document delivery, bibliographies, and online searching. Covers research on all aspects of physical, mental, and psychiatric disabilities, independent living, vocational rehabilitation, special education, assistive technology, law, employment, and other issues as they relate to people with disabilities. Includes over 80,000 research reports, books, journal articles, and audiovisual materials. Provides services in English and Spanish.
Patient teaching for patients with COPD and asthma.

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Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation empower Virginians impacted by breast cancer through education, access, advocacy, and community action. VBCF is statewide and sends educational materials, gives educational talks, and provides information at health fairs throughout Virginia to educate the public and policymakers.
The Autism Speaks Autism Response Team is specially trained to connect individuals with autism and their families and caregivers with information, tools, and resources. Coordinators are available by phone and email to answer questions and provide a link to local resources and services. The Autism Response Team can help you help you learn more about: Where to get a diagnosis Schools and special education Advocacy and support Adult services - including post-secondary programs and employment

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Offers a resource guide of publications pertaining to childhood cancer, its treatment, and legal, social and emotional issues. Maintains extensive library of books, articles, and other information about childhood cancer. Provides computerized searches of protocols, treatment options and literature, and acts as clearinghouse to match families with sources of help. Also offers special publications on current topics in childhood cancer and a Speakers Bureau and links for reference only.
The MDA Resource Center is available to provide one-on-one support via phone or email for individuals and families looking for an overview of disease information in our program, resources, activities and more.

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A free educational series where people with lupus, their family and friends have the opportunity learn about the latest in lupus research and helpful resources for managing the disease. You'll also hear about ways you can engage in advocacy and awareness efforts.

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