GLAUCOMA

 


Wills Eye Hospital – Glaucoma Service Foundation to Prevent Blindness

 

www.willsglaucoma.org

 

Eye Care America – helps at risk patients with glaucoma. Both insured and uninsured people are eligible

 

www.eyecareamerica.org

 

1-800-391-3937 24 hours a day.

 

Lions Club – help with glaucoma screening

 

www.lionnet.com

 

 

KIDNEYS

 

 

National Kidney Foundation

 

www.kidney.org

 

1-800-622-9010

 

 

ORTHOPEDICS

 

 

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

 

www.aaos.org

 

 

GENETIC COUNSELING

 

 

March of Dimes has lists of genetic counselors in your state.

 

www.marchofdimes.com

 

National Society of Genetic Counselors

 

www.nsgc.org

 

 

PRESCRIPTION HELP

 

 

www.helpingpatients.org

 

Partnership for Prescription Assistance

1-888-4PPA-now

www.pparx.org

 

 

RARE DISEASE ORGANIZATIONS

 

 

National Organization of Rare Disorders (NORD) has a large database of common and rare diseases.

 

www.rarediseases.com

 

The following study areas have not yet been proven to be connected to NPS, however, they are of great interest for further evaluation.

 

IBS – www.aboutibs.org

 

ADD/ADHD – CHADD is an organization for children and adults with ADD

 

www.chadd.org

 

Attention Deficit Disorder Association

 

www.add.org

 

Social Security

 

www.socialsecurity.gov

www.disabilitysecrets.com - will help fill out disability forms.

 

Health Insurance – helps with health insurance quotes.

 

www.ehealthinsurance.com

 

 

FOR MEDICAL HOUSING NEEDS

 

 

Ronald McDonald House

www.rmhc.com

 

National Association of Hospitality Houses

www.nahhh.org