Health Care Nonprofits in District of Columbia

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, CERTIFICATION CURRICULUM AND PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING FORUMS FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TO PROMOTE THE SAFE AND APPROPRIATE USE OF SPECIALTY MEDICATIONS AND IMPROVE CLINICAL AND ECONOMIC OUTCOMES.

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MOVEMENT IS LIFE IS A NONPROFIT PHILANTHROPIC AND MULTI-DISCIPLINARY COALITION THAT SEEKS TO ELIMINATE RACIAL, ETHNIC AND GENDER DISPARITIES IN JOINT HEALTH BY HELPING TO ADDRESS BARRIERS TO EQUITABLE CARE AND PROMOTING PHYSICAL MOBILITY. THROUGH A NEW PARTNERSHIP STRATEGY, THE ORGANIZATION WILL DEVELOP POWERFUL ALIGNMENTS WITH A WIDE RANGEOF STAKEHOLDERS TO REDUCE HEALTH DISPARITIES.

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The goal of this organization is to conduct research and/or public policy research within the Health - General and Rehabilitative major group area.

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NPWH IS THE PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONERS AND OTHER ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES WHO PROVIDE WOMEN'S AND GENDER-RELATED HEALTHCARE. WE SET A STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE BY GENERATING, TRANSLATING, AND PROMOTING THE LATEST RESEARCH AND EVIDENCE-BASED CLINICAL GUIDANCE, PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY CONTINUING EDUCATION, AND ADVOCATING FOR PATIENTS, PROVIDERS, AND THE WHNP PROFESSION. OUR MISSION INCLUDES PROTECTING AND PROMOTING A WOMAN AND ALL INDIVIDUALS' RIGHTS TO MAKE THEIR OWN CHOICES REGARDING THEIR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF THEIR LIVED EXPERIENCE AND THEIR PERSONAL, RELIGIOUS, CULTURAL, AND FAMILY BELIEFS.

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THE ALLIANCE FOR PATIENT ACCESS IS A NATIONAL NETWORK OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE BENEFITS OF PATIENT-CENTERED HEALTH CARE. AFPA ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION THROUGH EDUCATING CLINICIANS ON ISSUES IMPACTING PATIENT ACCESS AND EMPOWERING THEM TO ENGAGE AND INFORM POLICY MAKERS.

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THE ASSOCIATION OF FARMWORKER OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS' MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR MIGRANT AND SEASONAL FARMWORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROMOTING SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT, AND HEALTH AND SAFETY.

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TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES GW HOSPITAL, ITS CONSTITUENTS, AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY IN THE AREA OF HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE ADVANCEMENT INITIATIVES, PATIENT ADVOCACY, HEALTH AWARENESS PROMOTIONS, AND MEDICAL RESEACH

MISSION:

TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF MEDICAID PARTICIPANTS THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND DIFFUSION OF INNOVATIVE AND EVIDENCE-BASED MODELS OF CARE THAT PROMOTE THE QUALITY, VALUE, EQUITY AND THE ENGAGEMENT OF PATIENTS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES.

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PROVIDES CARE AND OTHER SERVICES TO HIGH RISK AND LOW-INCOME PREGNANT WOMEN.

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VYFS MISSION IS TO PROTECT PEOPLE OF ALL AGES FROM VACCINE PREVENTABLE DISEASES AND OUR PROGRAMS REFLECT OUR COMMITMENT TO ERADICATING VACCINE-PREVENTABLE DISEASES. EMPOWERING EVERYONE IN THE U.S. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT VACCINES, CREATING A VACCINE SAFETY NET, AND REIGNITING A CULTURE OF IMMUNIZATION REMAIN TOP PRIORITIES FOR THE ORGANIZATION AND ITS PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER NATIONAL PARTNERS.

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TO ACCELERATE THE NATION'S PROGRESS TOWARDS SAFE, EFFICIENT, HIGH-QUALITY HEALTH CARE

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TO SUPPORT VARIOUS PROGRAMS OF AMERICA'S BLOOD CENTERS THROUGH GRANTS, STUDIES, AND RESEARCH.

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The goal of this organization is to provide support services to patients and their families. Programs can include social and recreational activities for people who are recovering from surgery or a serious illnesses; supportive services for children who are ill and for their families which enable family members to remain with a child who is hospitalized; family and sibling support groups, and programs which attempt to make a gravely or terminally ill child’s final days, weeks and months more pleasant. (rev. 9/2005)

MISSION:

TO ADVANCE SAFE AND HEALTHY PREGNANCY, BIRTH AND EARLY PARENTING THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY.

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TO IMPROVE PAYMENT AND HEALTH POLICY FOR HIGH-RISK CARE THROUGH LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY ADVOCACY.

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THE MISSION OF THE CENTER FOR MIND-BODY MEDICINE IS TO MAKE SELF-AWARENESS, SELF-CARE, AND GROUP SUPPORT CENTRAL TO ALL HEALTHCARE; THE TRAINING OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS; AND THE EDUCATION OF OUR CHILDREN.

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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES INTERVENTION AND ABORTION ALTERNATIVES FOR WOMEN AND MEN FACING CRISIS PREGNANCIES; PREPARES AND EDUCATES PARENTS ABOUT PREGNANCY, BIRTH, AND BEYOND AND ENCOURAGES HEALTHY SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR.

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MISSION IS TO RECOGNIZE AND PROMOTE CIVILITY AND LEADERSHIP LOCALLY, NATIONALLY AND IN THE WORLD COMMUNITY. IFE ALSO ENCOURAGES YOUTH GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP WITH PROGRAMS THAT FOSTER INTERCULTURAL UNDERSTANDING.

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ACUS MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES AND TO SUPPORT AND DEVELOP THOSE CLINICIANS WHO SERVE THEM. OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION, CLINICAL TOOLS, ADVOCACY, TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND PATIENT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH.

MISSION:

PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL PRIMARY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE SPECIALTY CARE SERVICES WITH A HOLISTIC PREVENTION AND CARE APPROACH.