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American Academy of Family Physicians                                  
fp@aafp.org
http://www.aafp.org
 
Mission: The mission of the AAFP is to improve the health of patients, families and communities by serving the needs of members with professionalism and creativity.
 
  
American Academy of Pain Medicine
aapm@amctec.com
http://www.painmed.org
 
Mission: The mission of the American Academy of Pain Management is to advance the field of pain management using an integrative model of patient-centered care by providing evidence-based education for pain practitioners, as well as credentialing and advocacy for its members.
 
 
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
http://www.aasmnet.org
 
Mission: The American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s mission is to serve its members and advance the field of sleep health care by setting the clinical standards for the field of sleep medicine; advocating for recognition, diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders; educating professionals dedicated to providing optimal sleep health care; fostering the development and application of scientific knowledge.
 
 
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
http://www.aaas.org
 
Mission: AAAS seeks to "advance science, engineering, and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all people."
 


American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)
customerservice@acep.org
http://www.acep.org
 
Mission: ACEP Mission Statement The American College of Emergency Physicians promotes the highest quality of emergency care and is the leading advocate for emergency physicians, their patients, and the public.
 

American College of Physicians
http://www.acponline.org
 
Mission: To enhance the quality and effectiveness of health care by fostering excellence and professionalism in the practice of medicine.
 
 


American College of Radiology
http://www.acr.org
 
Mission: The mission of the ACR is to serve patients and society by maximizing the value of radiology, radiation oncology, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine and medical physics by advancing the science of radiology, improving the quality of patient care, positively influencing the socio-economics of the practice of radiology, providing continuing education for radiology and allied health professions and conducting research for the future of radiology.
 
 
American Medical Association (AMA)
http://www.ama-assn.org
 
Mission: To promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.
 
 
American Physical Therapy Association
http://www.apta.org
 
Mission: The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is an individual membership professional organization representing more than 77,000 member physical therapists (PTs), physical therapist assistants (PTAs), and students of physical therapy. APTA seeks to improve the health and quality of life of individuals in society by advancing physical therapist practice, education, and research, and by increasing the awareness and understanding of physical therapy's role in the nation's health care system.
 


American Physiological Society
webmaster@the-aps.org
http://www.the-aps.org
 
Mission: The American Physiological Society  (APS) is a nonprofit devoted to fostering education, scientific research, and dissemination of information in the physiological sciences. The Society was founded in 1887 with 28 members. APS now has over 10,500 members. Most members have doctoral degrees in physiology and/or medicine (or other health professions).
 
 
American Psychological Association
public.affairs@apa.org
http://www.apa.org
 
Mission: The mission of the APA is to advance the creation, communication and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society and improve people’s lives.
 
 
Interamerican College of Physicians and Surgeons (ICPS)
icps@icps.org
http://www.icps.org
 
Mission: The Interamerican College of Physicians and Surgeons (ICPS) was founded in 1979 to promote cooperation among U.S. Hispanic physicians and to advance their professional and educational needs.
 
 
National Science Foundation
info@nsf.gov
http://www.nsf.gov
 
Mission: As described in our strategic plan, NSF is the only federal agency whose mission includes support for all fields of fundamental science and engineering, except for medical sciences.
 
Society for Women's Health Research
info@womenshealthresearch.org
http://www.womenshealthresearch.org
 
Mission: SWHR is the brain-child of Florence Haseltine, MD, PhD, who also coined the term “sex-based biology,” referring to the study of sex differences in health and disease.
 
 
Visiting Nurse Associations of America
vnaa@vnaa.org
http://www.vnaa.org
 
Mission: The VNAA will support, promote and advance nonprofit providers of home and community-based healthcare, hospice and health promotion services to ensure quality care for their communities. 
 
 
Wisconsin Medical Society
www.wisconsinmedicalsociety.org

Mission: The Wisconsin Medical Society is the largest association of medical doctors in the state with more than 12,000 members dedicated to the best interests of their patients. With that in mind, wisconsinmedicalsociety.org offers patients a unique source for reliable, physician-reviewed medical information. The Wisconsin Medical Society has been a trusted source for health policy leadership since 1841.