Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines Nonprofits in California

MISSION:

THE PRIMARY MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO RAISE FUNDS AND GRANT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE BAY AREA THAT ASSIST WOMEN AND MEN WITH BREAST HEALTH ISSUES BY PROVIDING EMERGENCY FUNDS, DIRECT SERVICES, DIAGNOSTIC TESTS, AND NAVIGATIONAL SERVICES.

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THE GASTRIC CANCER FOUNDATION IMPROVES THE LIVES OF PEOPLE AFFECTED BY GASTRIC (STOMACH) CANCER BY PROVIDING PATIENT EDUCATION RESOURCES, CONDUCTING PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAMS, AND FUNDING INNOVATIVE RESEARCH STUDIES TO IMPROVE TREATMENTS AND ULTIMATELY, TO FIND A CURE.

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EDUCATE THOSE AFFECTED BY WIEDEMANN-STEINER SYNDROME, A RARE GENETIC CONDITION, AND TO SUPPORT AND ADVOCATE FOR ONGOING SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH.

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DSAOC'S MISSION IS TO CREATE A PLACE FOR CONNECTION, INFORMATION AND HOPE FOR PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGHOUT GREATER ORANGE COUNTY, TO PROMOTE DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS THROUGH COMMUNITY OUTREACH, AND TO OFFER PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND SUPPORT THAT AIM TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. OUR VISION IS TO BE A ONE-STOP-SHOP FOR ALL THINGS DOWN SYNDROME RELATED, AND TO BE A MODEL ORGANIZATION FOR COMMUNITY COLLABORATION AND DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS, TO CHANGE PERCEPTIONS AND CHANGE LIVES.

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The goal of this organization is to represent physicians who have special training and expertise in one clinical area of practice which focuses on a specific age group, an organ system of the body, or on complex scientific techniques developed to diagnose or treat certain types of disorders.

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FORM 990 PART I LINE 1 THE INSTITUTE FOR MYELOMA AND BONE CANCER RESERACH IS ESTABLISHED FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: (I) TO PROMOTE RESEARCH INTO THE CAUSES OF MYELOMA, BONE CANCER, AND RELATED DISORDERS, (II)TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THERAPIES DESIGNED TO TREAT AND CONTROL MYELOMA, BONE CANCER, AND RELATED DISORDERS, AND (III) TO ADVANCE EFFORTS DIRECTED AT PREVENTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF MYELOMA, BONE CANCER, AND RELATED DISORDERS, INCLUDING THE TREATMENT OF PERSONS HAVING SUCH DISEASES.

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FOOTHILL SERVICE CLUB OF THE BLIND IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT WAS FOUNDED BY FIVE LIONS CLUBS IN THE GLANDALE, BURBANK, HIGHLAND PARK, AND ATWATER AREAS FOR BLIND PERSONS TO COME ONCE A WEEK FOR SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS CRAFT DAYS. SOME OF THE PEOPLE FIND THIS IS THEIR ONLY ACTIVITY ALL MONTH LONG.

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TO ADDRESS THE UNMET NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS BATTLING ALL TYPES OF STAGE IV CANCER AND EXPERIENCE FINANCIAL DEVASTATION AS A RESULT OF THEIR DIAGNOSIS. WE PROVIDE CONSISTENT HELP FOR AS LONG AS OUR PATIENTS ARE ILL OR UNABLE TO WORK DUE TO THE ILLNESS. WE STRIVE TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND OFFER DIGNITY AND HOPE TO PATIENTS AS THEY FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL.

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CALPEP IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING COORDINATED HIV, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, MENTAL HEALTH, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION SERVICES TO THE HIGHEST NEED COMMUNITIES OF COLOR IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA.

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TO PROVIDE CARDIAC, PULMONARY AND DIABETIC PREVENTIVE CARE AND REHABILITATION THROUGH MEDICAL EVALUATION, EXERCISE THERAPY AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

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THE AUTISM SOCIETY SAN DIEGO CONNECTS PEOPLE TO THE RESOURCES THEY NEED THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, SUPPORT, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING.

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THE ORGANIZATION CARRIES ON ACTIVITIES TO ASSURE THAT MEDICINE PRACTICED AT THE FACILITY MEETS ACCEPTABLE STANDARDS BY PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING:1. ESTABLISHMENT AND ENFORCEMENT OF STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDICAL STAFF AND OVERSEES ELIGIBILITY TO PRACTICE IN THE HOSPITAL,2. ESTABLISHMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR SPECIFIED CLINICAL PRIVILEGES,3. ORGANIZATION OF DEPARTMENTS AND COMMITTEES TO CARRY OUR PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION,4. REVIEW, EVALUATION AND MAINTENANCE OF MEDICAL RECORDS, HOSPITAL INFECTION CONTROL, DISCHARGE PRACTICES, QUALITY OF PATIENT CARE, ETC.

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OUR MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN WHO SUFFER FROM VARIOUS SEVERE SKIN DISEASES, PARTICULARLY EPIDERMOLYSIS BULLOSA(EB)

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The goal of this organization is to assiste in the prevention or treatment of illnesses or conditions that are hereditary and passed from parent to offspring. Use this code for organizations that focus on a wide variety of genetic disorders or on genetic disorders.

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RAISE AWARENESS OF EATING DISORDERS THROUGH PRESENTATIONS TO PHYSICIAN, EDUCATOR AND COMMUNITY GROUPS. PROMOTE RECOVERY BY PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR EDUCATION, TREATMENT AND MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS.

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PROVIDE MOBILITY AND ORIENTATION TRAINING, CLASSROOM TRAINING, FIELD TRIPS, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE BLIND RESIDENTS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY.

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THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION SHALL BE TO BRING INTO ONE ORGANIZATION THE DOCTORS OF MEDICINE OF TULARE COUNTY, SO THAT BY FREQUENT MEETINGS AND FULL AND FRANK INTERCHANGE OF VIEWS, THEY MAY SECURE SUCH INTELLIGENT UNITY AND HARMONY IN EVERY PHASE OF THEIR LABOR AS WILL ELEVATE AND MAKE EFFECTIVE THE OPINIONS OF THE PROFESSION IN ALL SCIENTIFIC, MEDICAL, PUBLIC HEALTH, MEDICAL ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS IN WHICH THE MEIDCAL PROFESSION HAS A VALID INTEERST OR PUBLIC RESPONSIBILITY. IN ADDITION, THE SOCIETY SHALL ENCOURAGE RESEARCH; PROTECT ITS MEMBERS AGAINST IMPOSITIONS; SETTLE DISPUTES AND ADJUST ETHICAL RELATIONS OF ITS MEMBERS; UNITE WITH SIMILAR MEDICAL SOCIETIES IN OTHER COUNTIES OF THE STATE TO FORM THE CALIFORNIA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION; AND, AS AN ORGANIZED BODY, SERVE THE PUBLIC INTEREST.

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ASSIST THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED BY PROVIDING INTEREST FREE LOANS TO PURCHASE COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE

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TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH PRADER-WILLI SYNDROME, THEIR FAMILIES, AND PROFESSIONALS WITH A STATE NETWORK OF INFORMATION, ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

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TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF CALIFORNIA'S PUBLIC ENTITY RISK SHARING POOLS THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, ADVOCACY, ACCREDITATION, RESEARCH AND DISTRIBUTION OF RESOURCES.