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Alliance of State Pain Initiatives
The Alliance of State Pain Initiatives (ASPI) is a network of state-based Pain Initiative organizations that work to remove the barriers that impede pain relief through education, advocacy and institutional improvement.
http://aspi.wisc.edu
USA

American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
The Academy is the professional organization for physicians specializing in hospice and palliative medicine. Membership is also open to nurses and other healthcare providers who are committed to improving the quality of life of patients and families facing life-threatening or serious conditions.
www.aahpm.org
USA

American Academy of Orofacial Pain
The American Academy of Orofacial Pain, an organization of health care professionals, is dedicated to alleviating pain and suffering through the promotion of excellence in education, research and patient care in the field of orofacial pain and associated disorders.
www.aaop.org
USA

American Academy of Pain Management
The American Academy of Pain Management is an inclusive, interdisciplinary organization serving clinicians who treat people with pain through education, setting standards of care, and advocacy.
www.aapainmanage.org
USA

American Academy of Pain Medicine
The American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) is the medical specialty society representing physicians practicing in the field of Pain Medicine. As a medical specialty society, the Academy is involved in education, training, advocacy, and research in the specialty of Pain Medicine.
www.painmed.org
USA

American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is the national medical society representing more than 7,500 physicians who are specialists in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R).
www.aapmr.org
USA

American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS), the professional organization representing more than 8,500 oral and maxillofacial surgeons in the United States, supports its members' ability to practice their specialty through education, research, and advocacy.
www.aaoms.org
USA

American Board of Pain Medicine
The American Board of Pain Medicine (ABPM) is committed to the certification of qualified physicians in the field of Pain Medicine.
www.abpm.org
USA

American Cancer Society
With chartered divisions throughout the country and over 3,400 local offices, the American Cancer Society (ACS) is committed to fighting cancer through balanced programs of research, education, patient service, advocacy, and rehabilitation.
www.cancer.org
USA

American Chiropractic Association
The ACA provides lobbying, public relations, professional and educational opportunities for doctors of chiropractic, funds research regarding chiropractic and health issues, and offers leadership for the advancement of the profession.
www.amerchiro.org
USA

American Chronic Pain Association
The mission of the ACPA is to facilitate peer support and education for individuals with chronic pain and their families so that these individuals may live more fully in spite of their pain, and to raise awareness among the health care community, policy makers, and the public at large about issues of living with chronic pain.
www.theacpa.org
USA

American College of Occupational & Environmental Medicine
Founded in 1916, ACOEM is the nation's largest medical society dedicated to promoting the health of workers through preventive medicine, clinical care, research, and education.
www.acoem.org
USA

American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
ACOG works primarily in four areas: serving as a strong advocate for quality health care for women, maintaining the highest standards of clinical practice and continuing education for its members, promoting patient education and stimulating patient understanding of and involvement in medical care, and increasing awareness among its members and the public of the changing issues facing women's health care.
www.acog.org
USA

American Fibromyalgia Syndrome Association
The American Fibromyalgia Syndrome Association (AFSA) is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to funding research that accelerates the pace of medical discoveries to improve the quality of life for patients with fibromyalgia.
www.afsafund.org
USA

American Headache Society
The American Headache Society® (AHS) is a professional society of health care providers dedicated to the study and treatment of headache and face pain. Founded in 1959, AHS brings together physicians and other health providers from various fields and specialties to share concepts and developments about headache and related conditions.
www.americanheadachesociety.org
USA

American Headache Society Committee for Headache Education (ACHE)
AHS established ACHE primarily as an educational resource for physicians, health care providers and patients who seek resources and educational information on headache and face pain.
www.achenet.org
USA

American Orthopsychiatric Association
The American Orthopsychiatric Association ("Ortho") is an 80-year old membership association of mental health professionals concerned with mental health and social justice. Ortho provides a common ground for collaborative study, research, and knowledge exchange among individuals from a variety of disciplines engaged in preventive, treatment, and advocacy approaches to mental health.
www.amerortho.org
USA

American Osteopathic Association
The AOA is a member association representing more than 61,000 osteopathic physicians (D.O.s). The AOA serves as the primary certifying body for D.O.s, and is the accrediting agency for all osteopathic medical colleges and health care facilities.
www.osteopathic.org
USA

American Pain Foundation
Founded in 1997, the American Pain Foundation is an independent nonprofit organization serving people with pain through information, advocacy, and support. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of people with pain by raising public awareness, providing practical information, promoting research, and advocating to remove barriers and increase access to effective pain management.
www.painfoundation.org
USA

American Society of Anesthesiologists
Founded in 1905, the American Society of Anesthesiologists is an educational, research and scientific association with 43,000 members organized to raise and maintain the standards of the medical practice of anesthesiology and improve the care of the patient.
www.asahq.org
USA

American Society of Clinical Oncology
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is a non-profit organization, founded in 1964, with overarching goals of improving cancer care and prevention and ensuring that all patients with cancer receive care of the highest quality.
www.asco.org
USA

American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics
The mission of the American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics is to provide high-quality scholarship, debate, and critical thought to the community of professionals at the nexus of law, medicine, and ethics.
www.aslme.org
USA

American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses
The American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) is the professional specialty nursing organization representing the interests of more than 55,000 nurses practicing in all phases of preanesthesia and postanesthesia care, ambulatory surgery, and pain management.
www.aspan.org
USA

American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine is the premier organization that addresses the clinical and professional educational needs of physicians and scientists; assures excellence in patient care utilizing regional anesthesia and pain medicine; and investigates the scientific basis of the specialty.
www.asra.com
USA

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Associacao Medica Brasileira
The AMA is a non-profit society focuses on the scientific, ethical, social, economic and cultural contributions to the development of health policy and improving the medical care system in Brazil.
www.amb.org.br
Brazil

Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback
The Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB) was founded in 1969 as the Biofeedback Research Society. The goals of the association are to promote a new understanding of biofeedback and advance the methods used in this practice.
www.aapb.org
USA

Association of Anaesthestists of Great Britain and Ireland
Primary objectives of this assoication include education, promotion of research, annual grants, maintaining standards, and publishing of guidelines.
www.aagbi.org
UK

Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses
APHON is the professional organization for pediatric hematology/oncology nurses and other pediatric hematology/oncology healthcare professionals. Its members are dedicated to promoting optimal nursing care for children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer and blood disorders, and their families. APHON provides the leadership and expertise to pediatric hematology/oncology nurses by defining and promoting the highest standards of practice and care to the pediatric, adolescent, and young adult communities.
www.apon.org
USA

Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
ARN's mission is to promote and advance professional rehabilitation nursing practice through education, advocacy, collaboration, and research to enhance the quality of life for those affected by disability and chronic illness.
www.rehabnurse.org
USA

Australian Neuroscience Society
The ANS is a non-profit organisation of scientists and physicians who study the brain and nervous system and are actively involved in research and teaching.
www.ans.org.au
Australia

Australian Psychological Society Ltd
The APS is the largest professional association for psychologists in Australia, representing around 15500 members.
www.psychology.org.au
Australia

Austrian Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics
The OEGGG is a medical society whose tasks include updating diagnostic and therapeutic guidelines, and providing training and education.
www.oeggg.at
Austria

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BC Cancer Agency
The BC Cancer Agency’s mandate covers the spectrum of cancer care, from prevention and screening, to diagnosis, treatment, and through to rehabilitation.
www.bccancer.bc.ca
Canada

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Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society
The Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society is dedicated to the advancement of the medical practice of anesthesia through research, education and excellence in patient care.
www.cas.ca
Canada

Canadian Cancer Society
The Canadian Cancer Society is a national community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.
www.cancer.ca
Canada

Canadian Chiropractic Association
The mission of The CCA is to help Canadians live healthier lives by informing the public about the benefits of chiropractic care, by facilitating chiropractic research, and by advocating for health care system reform to ensure equitable and accessible health care for all Canadians.
www.ccachiro.org
Canada

Canadian Orthopaedic Association
The COA provides continuing medical education, organizes orthopaedic training centres across Canada, and collaborates with the Royal College/College of Physicians of Quebec on issues involving orthopaedic surgeons.
www.coa-aco.org
Canada

Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK is the world's leading independent organisation dedicated to cancer research. We support research into all aspects of cancer through the work of more than 4,500 scientists, doctors and nurses.
www.cancerresearchuk.org
UK

CancerCare
CancerCare is a national nonprofit organization that provides free, professional support services to anyone affected by cancer: people with cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones, and the bereaved. CancerCare programs—including counseling and support groups, education, financial assistance and practical help—are provided by professional oncology social workers and are completely free of charge.
www.cancercare.org
USA

Chronic Pain Association of Canada
The Chronic Pain Association of Canada is Canada's largest independent, not-for-profit charitable organization serving people affected by pain, through education, information, support advocacy.
www.chronicpaincanada.com
Canada

Centre for Pediatric Pain Research
The Centre for Pediatric Pain Research is an international leader in children's pain research. The interdisciplinary research conducted by the faculty, students, and staff tackles many facets of children's acute and chronic pain. They are committed to conducting high-quality research on how to better understand, assess, and manage children's pain and translating this research into improved practice.
www.pediatric-pain.ca
Canada

City of Hope
City of Hope is one of only 40 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers nationwide and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. An independent biomedical research, treatment and education institution, they are a leader in the fight to conquer cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases.
www.cityofhope.org
USA

City of Hope Pain and Palliative Care Professional Resource Center
The purpose of the COH PRC is to serve as a clearinghouse to disseminate information and resources to assist others in improving the quality of pain management and end of life care.
http://prc.coh.org
USA

Croatian Society for Hospice & Palliative Care
Croatian Association of friends hospice is a non-profit association, established to protect human rights while improving the quality of life of terminally ill people.
www.hospicij-hrvatska.hr
Croatia

Cyprus Association of Cancer Patients and Friends
Their mission is to improve and safeguard the quality of life of cancer patients and their families.
www.cancercare.org.cy
Cyprus

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Electro Therapy Association
The Electro Therapy Association sponsors seminars on Auriculotherapy, a non-invasive form of electrical stimulation to the external ear for the relief of pain and addictive behaviors.
www.electrotherapy.com
USA

Endometriosis Association
The Endometriosis Association was the first organization in the world created for those with endometriosis. As an independent self-help organization of women with endometriosis, doctors, and others interested in the disease, it is a recognized authority in its field whose goal is to work toward finding a cure for the disease as well as providing education, support, and research.
www.endometriosisassn.org
USA

Endometriosis Research Center
Founded by Executive Director Michelle E. Marvel in early 1997, the ERC strives to improve the quality of life for women and girls with Endometriosis through our extensive programs and outreach efforts.
www.endocenter.org
USA

Endrometriosis Association
The goal of the Endometriosis Association is to work toward finding a cure for the disease as well as providing education, support, and research.
www.endometriosisassn.org
International

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Facial Pain Association
The mission of The Facial Pain Association (formerly The Trigeminal Neuralgia Association) is to serve as an advocate for patients living with neuropathic facial pain, including trigeminal neuralgia, by providing information, encouraging research and offering support.
www.fpa-support.org
USA

Fibromyalgia Association UK
FMA UK was established in order to provide information and support to sufferers and their families. In addition, the Association provides medical information for professionals and operates a national helpline.
www.fibromyalgia-associationuk.org
UK

Fibromyalgia Network
Our mission is simple: we aim to educate and assist patients with ad-free, patient-focused information that they can put to use today. We strive to make each issue of the Fibromyalgia Network Journal as accurate as possible, basing articles on published scientific findings, with many of them reviewed and edited by the experts for accuracy.
www.fmnetnews.com
USA

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Gemeninsam Gegen Tumorschmerz
Their initiative states "Together against tumor pain" as they would like to see the improvment of therapeutic care of pain for cancer patients in Germany.
www.tumorschmerz.de
Germany

Georgian Neuroscience Association
The object of the Association is to foster throughout Georgia fundamental scientific research contributing to an understanding of the nervous system, of higher brain functions, biological basis of behavior and its disorders.
www.itic.org.ge/gena
Georgia

Greater Philadelphia Pain Society
The Greater Philadelphia Pain Society (GPPS) is a non-profit multidisciplinary organization dedicated to the study of prevention, diagnosis and rehabilitation of pain disorders and pain-related disability. GPPS is organized for the education and support of professionals and organizations concerned with pain and disability and of pain patients and their families. It also provides a focal point for GPPS professionals to collaborate and develop greater interdisciplinary perspectives.
www.gppsupdates.com
USA

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Help for Headaches
Help For Headaches is a London based non-profit organization and a registered Canadian charity that is committed to educational services for those suffering from and treating headaches.
www.headache-help.org
Canada

Hospice Association of the Witwatersrand
The Hospice Association of the Witwatersrand offers palliative care services that focus on the quality of life while promoting physical and psychosocial well-being for people with active, progressive and advanced diseases for whom the prognosis is limited.
www.hospicewitwatersrand.org.za
South Africa

Hospice Education Institute
The Institute is an independent, not-for-profit organization, serving members of the public and health care professionals with information and education about the many facets of caring for the dying and the bereaved.
www.hospiceworld.org
USA

Hospital for Sick Children (also known as SickKids)
SickKids is one of the largest paediatric teaching hospitals in the world. The hospital has an international reputation for excellence in health care, research, and teaching. SickKids is committed to improving the health and well-being of children and youth across Canada and around the world.
www.sickkids.ca
Canada

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Institute for the Study and Treatment of Pain
The Institute for the Study and Treatment of Pain is a non-profit organization dedicated to research, treatment, training, and education in chronic pain.
www.istop.org
Canada

International Association for Hospice & Palliative Care
Our Mission is to collaborate and work to improve the quality of life of patients with advanced life-threatening conditions and their families, by advancing hospice and palliative care programs, education, research, and favorable policies around the world.
www.hospicecare.com
International

International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics
The mission of FIGO is to promote the well-being of women and their children and to raise the standard of practice in obstetrics and gynecology around the world.
www.figo.org
International

International Federation on Ageing
IFA believes in "generating positive change for older people throughout the world by stimulating, collecting, analyzing and disseminating information on rights, policies and practices that improve quality of life of all persons as they age."
www.ifa-fiv.org
International

International Pelvic Pain Society
The International Pelvic Pain Society (IPPS) was incorporated to serve as a forum for professional and public education about the treatment of chronic pelvic pain.
www.pelvicpain.org
International

International Union Against Cancer
The IUAC develops its work in four strategic directions: cancer prevention and control, tobacco control, knowledge transfer, and capacity building and supportive care.
www.uicc.org
International

Interstitial Cystitis Association
The Interstitial Cystitis Association (ICA) is committed to finding more effective treatments and a cure for interstitial cystitis. The ICA promotes and funds research, educates the medical community and public, advocates for IC patients, healthcare providers and researchers, and offers support for IC patients and their families.
www.ichelp.org
USA

Island Hospice
Founded in 1979, Island Hospice Services is the oldest Hospice in Africa. Over the years, Island Hospice has adapted to the changing face of the disease pattern to expand its activities within its community and institutional (hospital, clinics, children’s home) based programmes.
www.islandhospice.org
Zimbabwe

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The Mesothelioma Center (Asbestos.com)
Asbestos.com is committed to providing the latest, up-to-date information to our visitors in the hopes of spreading awareness about the dangers of asbestos cancer (mesothelioma). Their goal is to offer a one-stop resource on all asbestos and mesothelioma-related issues ranging from occupational exposure to treatment options.
www.asbestos.com
USA

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National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), one of eight agencies that compose the Public Health Service (PHS) in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The NCI, established under the National Cancer Institute Act of 1937, is the Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research and training.
www.cancer.gov
USA

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) is the Federal Government's lead agency for scientific research on the diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not generally considered part of conventional medicine.
http://nccam.nih.gov
USA

National Fibromyalgia Association
The National Fibromyalgia Association is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to develop and execute programs dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with fibromyalgia.
www.fmaware.org
USA

National Fibromyalgia Research Association
The National Fibromyalgia Research Association is a source for what’s new in fibromyalgia research and education. On their site you will find fibromyalgia diagnostic criteria and an Informational Guide. Also available is the newest material regarding the connection between the central nervous system (Chiari & cervical spinal cord stenosis) and FM/CFIDS.
www.nfra.net
USA

National Headache Foundation
The National Headache Foundation exists to enhance the healthcare of headache sufferers. It is a source of help to sufferers' families, physicians who treat headache sufferers, allied healthcare professionals and to the public. The NHF accomplishes its mission by providing educational and informational resources, supporting headache research and advocating for the understanding of headache as a legitimate neurobiological disease.
www.headaches.org
USA

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) is the largest nonprofit membership organization representing hospice and palliative care programs and professionals in the United States. The organization is committed to improving end of life care and expanding access to hospice care with the goal of profoundly enhancing quality of life for people dying in America and their loved ones.
www.nhpco.org
USA

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s medical research agency—making important medical discoveries that improve health and save lives.
www.nih.gov
USA

National Multiple Sclerosis Society
The National MS Society is a collective of passionate individuals who want to do something about MS now—to move together toward a world free of multiple sclerosis. MS stops people from moving. We exist to make sure it doesn't.
www.nationalmssociety.org
USA

National Organization for Rare Disorders
The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), a 501(c)3 organization, is a unique federation of voluntary health organizations dedicated to helping people with rare "orphan" diseases and assisting the organizations that serve them. NORD is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research, and service.
www.rarediseases.org
USA

National Pain Foundation
The NPF Mission is to improve the quality of life for those living with pain through information, education, and support that connects persons with pain to each other and to those that can help.
www.nationalpainfoundation.org
USA

National Spinal Cord Injury Association
Founded in 1948, the National Spinal Cord Injury Association is the nation's oldest and largest civilian organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for hundreds of thousands of Americans living with the results of spinal cord injury and disease (SCI/D) and their families.
www.spinalcord.org
USA

National Vulvodynia Association
The National Vulvodynia Association (NVA) is a nonprofit organization created in 1994 to improve the lives of individuals affected by vulvodynia, a spectrum of chronic vulvar pain disorders.
www.nva.org
USA

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Oncology Nursing Society
The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) is a professional organization of over 37,000 registered nurses and other healthcare providers dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, research, and administration in oncology nursing.
www.ons.org
USA

Ontario Physiotherapy Association
OPA is committed to leadership in physiotherapy through the provision of advocacy, professional development and career support services for its members, enabling them to be successful in their careers and in providing quality physiotherapy services to the citizens of Ontario.
www.opa.on.ca
Canada

Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine
The Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine (OCCAM) was established in October 1998 to coordinate and enhance the activities of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in the arena of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).
www.cancer.gov/cam
USA

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Pain Concern
Pain Concern provides information and support for pain sufferers, those who care for them and about them.
www.painconcern.org.uk
UK

Pain Relief Foundation
The Pain Relief Foundation is a UK charity which funds research into the causes and treatment of human chronic pain and is concerned with education of health professionals about pain management.
www.painrelieffoundation.org.uk
UK

PARC: Promoting Awareness of RSD and CRPS in Canada
PARC is a registered charity whose mission is supporting, educating and informing those with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (formerly called RSD), their families, friends, the medical profession and the general public about the utmost importance of early diagnosis and treatment. The suffering of these persons must also be recognized.
Canada

Peripheral Nerve Society
The Peripheral Nerve Society is an international organization of physicians and scientists working together to develop and provide the best treatments for people who have peripheral nerve diseases. This goal is realized by cooperation - supporting research, training scientists and healthcare professionals, setting standards of care, creating new treatments, and facilitating clinical trials.
www.pnsociety.org
USA

Physiotherapy Pain Association
The PPA was formed to bring together and provide information for Physiotherapists with the common interest of managing patients with both acute and long term pain.
www.ppaonline.co.uk
UK

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Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association
The Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association (RSDSA) was founded in 1984 to promote public and professional awareness of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), also known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD).
www.rsds.org
USA

Rest Ministries and HopeKeepers
Rest Ministries, Inc. is a non-profit Christian organization that exists to serve people who live with chronic illness or pain, and their families, by providing spiritual, emotional, relational, and practical support through a variety of programs and resources.
www.restministries.org
USA

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Sickle Cell Disease Association of America
The mission of SCDAA is to advocate for and enhance our membership's ability to improve the quality of health, life and services for individuals, families and communities affected by sickle cell disease and related conditions, while promoting the search for a cure for all people in the world with sickle cell disease.
www.sicklecelldisease.org
USA

Sociedade Brasileira de Neurosciencas e Comportamento (SBNec)
The SBNeC brings together scientists from around the country who have interests or activities related to the study Nervous System.
www.sbnec.org.br
Brazil

Sociedade Portuguesa de Neurologia
The SPN promotes education, scientific research, and sharing scientific knowledge about neuroscience to improve medical care to people with neurological diseases.
www.spneurologia.org
Portugal

Società Italiana Studio Dolore Orofacciale (SISDO)
SISDO is a non-profit organization open to anyone dealing with orofacial pain both in terms of clinical and basic sciences with the objective of promoting confrontation and a continuous exchange of knowledge between different disciplines.
www.sisdo.it
Italy

Society for Integrative Oncology
The Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) is a non-profit, multi-disciplinary organization of professionals dedicated to studying and facilitating cancer treatment and the recovery process through the use of integrated complementary therapeutic options. Our mission is to educate oncology professionals, patients, caregivers, and relevant others about the scientific validity, clinical benefits, toxicities, and limitations of state-of-the-art integrative therapies.
www.integrativeonc.org
USA

Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada
The mission of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada is to promote optimal women's health through leadership, collaboration, education, research and advocacy in the practice of obstetrics and gynaecology.
www.sogc.org
Canada

Southern California Cancer Pain Initiative
Founded in 1993, the Southern California Cancer Pain Initiative (SCCPI) is a nonprofit volunteer interdisciplinary organization made up of physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers and many other professionals dedicated to the relief of cancer pain. SCCPI works closely with other professional and regulatory agencies to remove barriers to optimum pain relief.
http://sccpi.coh.org
USA

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Trigeminal Neuralgia Association (UK)
The aims of this association are to provide information and offer support to members and to raise awareness of trigeminal neuralgia (TN) amongst medical professionals as well as the general public.
www.tna.org.uk
UK

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University of Wisconsin Pain Policy Studies Group
The U.S. program of the Pain & Policy Studies Group is primarily involved in the collection and evaluation of state policies that govern pain management, especially prescribing controlled substances to treat chronic moderate to severe pain.
www.painpolicy.wisc.edu
USA

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Vulvar Pain Foundation
The VP (Vulvar Pain) Foundation was established in 1992 as a non-profit organization to end the isolation of women suffering from vulvar pain and related disorders (fibromyalgia, interstitial cystitis, irritable bowel). The Foundation’s purposes are to give reliable information, hope, safety, and success to sufferers and their families, to advance the standard of medical practice in treating vulvar pain syndrome, and to promote scientific research.
www.vulvarpainfoundation.org
USA

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World Health Organization
WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.
www.who.int
info@who.int
International