Resources & Links
Thyroid Disorders
The Thyroid Foundation of America
The Thyroid Foundation of America is a nonprofit organization which was created in 1986 to provide health education and support for thyroid patients and health professionals, to increase public awareness about thyroid problems, and to raise and distribute funds for thyroid research.
We prepare educational brochures and a quarterly newsletter for thyroid patients and health professionals with up-to-date reviews of important thyroid topics, reports on TFA Chapter activities, and notices about books and meetings of interest to thyroid patients and health professionals.
Ruth Sleeper Hall, RSL 350
40 Parkman Street
Boston, MA 02114-2698
1.800.832.8321
in MA: 617.726.8500
fax: 617.726.4136
The Thyroid Society
The Thyroid Society for Education and Research is a national, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to pursue the prevention, treatment, and cure of thyroid disease.
To accomplish this mission, The Thyroid Society participates in, and raises funds for, patient and community education programs, professional education, and scientific research.
The work of The Thyroid Society is supported by various grants and by individual contributions.
7515 South Main Street, Suite 545
Houston, TX 77030
1.800.THYROID
713.799.9909
Other Great Sites
- thyroid.miningco.com —
A great site, full of information on all aspects of thyroid disease.
This site is updated often and includes several links as well as a newsletter.
- American Thyroid Association —
The American Thyroid Association is a large association of thyroid specialists.
This site contains information for physicians as well as patient information.
- UCLA Department of Endocrine Surgery —
A listing of nationally-based professional and governmental organizations from the UCLA Department of Endocrine Surgery.
Thyroid Discussion Groups
Emailing lists are a way to talk to other thyroid patients for support and advice.
Some doctors also participate in the list.
When you join, messages which members post will be forwarded to you.
You have the option to participate in the discussion or just read what others have to say.
These lists are very active, with up to 20 new posts a day.
For more information and to join these lists, see the links below:
Parathyroid Disorders
The Paget Foundation
The Paget Disease Foundation was created to improve the quality of life for persons suffering from Paget disease of bone and related disorders by making the public aware that treatment is available and encouraging patients to see their physicians for treatment.
The Foundation also sponsors programs through which physicians can develop expertise in treating the disease and become familiar with specialized centers for diagnosis and treatment.
The Foundation plans to explore means of third-party support for treatment and rehabilitation costs and to enlist public and private support for solving the medical, social, and financial problems of victims of the disease.
200 Varick Street, Suite 1004
New York, NY 10014
212.229.1582
800.23.PAGET
fax: 212.229.1502
email: pagetfdn@aol.com
The National Osteoporosis Foundation
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) is America's leading resource for people seeking up-to-date, medically sound information on the causes, prevention, detection and treatment of osteoporosis.
Our first and foremost mission is to reduce the widespread incidence of osteoporosis by providing you with useful information, support and guidance.
1150 Seventeenth Street NW, Suite 500
Washington DC 20036-4603
212.223.2226
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