The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) is an organization of and for physicians, health professionals, and scientists that advances rheumatology through programs of education, research, advocacy and practice support that foster excellence in the care of people with or at risk for arthritis and rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.  The site provides information on more than 100 types of arthritis and rheumatic disease; educational resources for physicians and health professionals; access to two leading scientific journals Arthritis & Rheumatism and Arthritis Care & Research; and much more.

AMDA, the professional association of medical directors, attending physicians, and others practicing in the long term care continuum, is dedicated to excellence in patient care and provides education, advocacy, information, and professional development to promote the delivery of quality long term care medicine.

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and counsels victims of disasters; provides nearly half of the nation's blood supply; teaches lifesaving skills; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization – not a government agency – and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its humanitarian mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org or join our blog at www.redcrosschat.org.

ASCO is the world’s leading professional organization representing physicians who care for people with cancer. With more than 25,000 members, ASCO is committed to improving cancer care through scientific meetings, educational programs and peer-reviewed journals. For ASCO information and resources, visit www.asco.org/presscenter. Patient-oriented cancer information is available at www.cancer.net.

The American Society of Nephrology (ASN), founded in 1966, is a non-profit organization of over 11,000 physicians and scientists dedicated to the study of nephrology.  ASN publishes the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN), the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN), and the Nephrology Self-Assessment Program (NephSAP).  ASN also offers yearly educational programming, including Renal Week, Renal WeekEnds, and the Board Review Course & Update.

Designed primarily for the patient and families of the patient, the Anemia LifeLine™ educational initiative was created to help improve the lives of millions of Americans who suffer from anemia associated with many common, serious diseases. The site provides education on recognizing and treating anemia and includes a personal story by Anemia LifeLine™ spokesperson, Danny Glover. Educational partners include The National Kidney Foundation (NKF), The Wellness Community, the National Anemia Action Council (NAAC) and Amgen Inc.

The Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation (AA&MDSIF) is an independent nonprofit organization whose mission is to support patients, families, and caregivers coping with Aplastic Anemia (AA), Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS), Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH), and related bone marrow failure diseases.

Dialysis Patient Citizens (DPC) is an independent, nationwide, non-profit, patient-governed dialysis patient organization. They are dedicated to improving dialysis patients' quality of life by developing awareness of dialysis-related issues, advocating for dialysis and pre-dialysis patients, improving the partnership between patients and caregivers, and promoting favorable public policy.

DPC was featured as a Spotlight Organization in the July 2008 issue of Anemia Watch. Read the article
to learn more.

Fanconi Anemia Research Fund, Inc. was incorporated in 1989 as a tax-exempt non-profit organization.  The mission of the Fund is to find effective treatments and a cure for Fanconi anemia and to provide education and support services to affected families worldwide.  Fanconi anemia is a rare genetic disease which can present many health challenges including skeletal anomalies, small size, kidney and gastrointestinal problems, and mental retardation or learning disabilities.  Most patients develop bone marrow failure and many develop acute myelogenous leukemia.  Patients who survive into adulthood are extremely likely to develop head and neck, gynecological, and/or gastrointestinal cancer.  For further information please visit www.fanconi.org.

The Renal Support Network (RSN) is a nonprofit, patient-focused, patient-run organization established in 1993 to provide non-medical services to those affected by chronic kidney disease (CKD). Through its publications and programs, RSN strives to help patients develop their personal coping skills, special talents, and employability by educating and empowering them (and their family members) to take control of the course and management of the disease.

The official website of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) is designed for health care professionals. SCCM is the largest multidisciplinary, multiprofessional organization dedicated to ensuring excellence and consistency in the practice of critical care medicine. The site offers information on a variety of activities that promote excellence in patient care, education, research, and advocacy.