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Provides breast health information, education, and access to screenings to underserved African and Caribbean immigrant and refugee women (ACIRW) in the greater Philadelphia area.

Offers support and education for for youth and caregivers. Also offers support groups, social workers, resource library, clinical trial finder, disability resources, a helpline, and more.

Provides free resources and service for individuals who have or who fear they have mesothelioma. Provides one on one consultation with Patient Advocates. Provides the most updated information on asbestos and mesothelioma.

Provides current information on heart disease prevention and the importance of nutrition and exercise. Advocates on issues such as; smoke-free public places, more bike and pedestrian friendly cities and towns, better nutrition and higher quality physical education in schools and affordable healthcare. Improves the quality of care for heart and stroke patients by providing training for medical professionals and educating the public about the warning signs of stroke, and providing resources for stroke survivors and caregivers. National organization supports heart and stroke research and disseminates medical advances and new treatment guidelines though journals, conferences and online courses.

Offers services including respite care, movement monitors, assistance with obtaining seizure response dogs, high school scholarships, summer camp for kids, training for teachers/school nurses on seizure recognition, first aid training, sleep and movement monitors/assistance, and care coordination. Provides patient education, information and support for adults, young adults, and children with epilepsy and their families, and those working with individuals living with seizures.

Provides services to people with autism and their families include: strategy development to support behaviors in the home,the community and the classroom; training, consultation, and support for toddlers and families in their homes;

Provides education, advocacy, and support to autistic people, their parents, and professionals.

Provides information, education, and support to assist those currently living with brain injury and their families. Advocates for polices of concern to people with brain injury. Maintains a listing of brain-injury related supports and services. Offers educational materials to both families and professionals.

Provides information via phone by trained nurses about respiratory and immune system disorders. Offers referrals to respiratory specialists. Distributes literature.

Hosts free webinars discuss research findings presented at leading breast cancer conferences, share information on new treatments and clinical trials, and explore emotional and quality-of-life issues. These sessions feature breast cancer experts from across the country and provide time for you to ask your questions.

Books and materials are available for patients and their loved ones to borrow to better understand their disease and treatment options.

Provides students, parents & group education presentations, STD educational information, drug & alcohol resources and referrals. Also offers a variety of resources and referrals for mental health, domestic violence and sexual assault and more.

Offers helpline for individuals and families affected by arthritis. Provides connections to local resources, including physician referrals.

Helps patients and their families cope with scleroderma through mutual support programs, peer counseling, physician referrals, and educational information.

Assists individuals and families through cancer treatment, the financial and social challenges associated with treatment, and provides disease, treatment, and support information. Information Specialists are specifically-trained oncology social workers, nurses, and health educators.

Offers a community outreach and training provided for families and professionals interested in learning more about individuals born with Down Syndrome. Sponsors the annual Buddy Walk for the awareness, acceptance and inclusion of people who have Down Syndrome.

Provides diabetes education services to individuals and families. Offers expert guidance in a supportive environment to help participants manage their condition, make lifestyle changes, and understand available diabetes technologies. Aims to improve quality of life and reduce complications by encouraging informed self-management of diabetes.

Provides individualized care plans and education for individuals with diabetes that include emotional counseling, weight management, exercise information, and more.

Provides a webpage with user-submitted questions and answers from experts in the field of cancer treatment and research.

Educates the public about the causes, symptoms, and prevention of vision loss.

Provides education and support services to people affected by lupus. Collaborates with experts to provide easy-to-use information, programs, and resources to help navigate every step of the journey with lupus. Offers SELF: Strategies to Embrace Living with Lupus Fearlessly; health education specialists, a national resource center, and advocacy and awareness efforts.

A national network for bowel and urinary diversion support groups in the United States. Also can help obtain supplies or assist with where to donate them.

Offers financial assistance quarterly through Direct Dollar Disbursement for travel and medical treatments not covered by insurance. Also reimburses caregivers for meals and hotel accommodations when a patient is hospitalized.

Provides information and resources for individuals and families affected by diabetes.

Works to raise awareness about ovarian cancer and promotes education about the disease and also works to improve the quality of life and survival rate for women with ovarian cancer.