Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines Nonprofits in Ohio

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AMISH CHURCH AGENCY. MEDICAL, DENTAL, PHARMACY EXPENSES PAID FOR CHILDREN WITH BIRTH DEFECTS.

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THE MISSION OF THE DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL OHIO IS TO SUPPORT FAMILIES, PROMOTE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND ENCOURAGE A LIFETIME OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME.

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THE AKRON BLIND CENTER IS A NATIONALLY UNIQUE MEMBERSHIP-BASED, NON-PROFIT (34-0742708), NON-GOVERNMENT FUNDED ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES SERVICES, PROGRAMS, RESOURCES AND CLASSES FOR BLIND AND LOW VISION INDIVIDUALS IN SUMMIT, MEDINA AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES. OUR CENTER GIVES PURPOSE, ACHIEVEMENT, WORTH AND HOPE TO PEOPLE. WE HAVE BEEN CAREFULLY SCREENED BY CHARITABLE REGISTRIES TO ENSURE WE ARE GOOD STEWARDS OF FUNDS. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE HAVE SEPARATE ACCOUNTS FOR OPERATIONS/ OVERHEAD AND PROGRAMMING, TO WHICH ANY DONATION WOULD SAFELY AND EXCLUSIVELY EARMARKED.

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TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND EVIDENCE BASED TREATMENT SERVICES FOR EATING DISORDERS.

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The goal of this organization is to assist in the prevention or treatment of arthritis (including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis), an inflammatory condition affecting the joints. The related medical specialty is rheumatology, a subspecialty of internal medicine, though rheumatology is broader and covers more conditions than arthritis.

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TO SUPPORT, PROTECT, AND ADVANCE THE INTERESTS OF MEMBER DENTISTS AND THEIR PRACTICES.

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TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS (ALS), TO SUPPORT THEIR FAMILIES AND TO FIND A CURE.

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IMPROVING LIVES BY ADVANCING EXCELLENCE IN OPTOMETRIC VISION THERAPY AND REHABILITATION THROUGH EDUCATION AND BOARD CERTIFICATION.

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OUR PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO MAINTAIN, RESTORE AND PRESERVE THE PROPERTY AT 855 ARDMORE AVE. WHICH WAS THE FAMILY HOME OF PHYSICIAN ROBERT HOLBROOK SMITH, AFFECTIONATELY KNOWN AS DR. BOB, ONE OF THE FOUNDING FATHERS OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA). THIS HISTORIC SITE IN AKRON, OHIO IS THE BIRTHPLACE OF THIS INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN FELLOWSHIP, WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY BECAME THE FOUNDATION OF NUMEROUS OTHER 12-STEP PROGRAMS THAT ARE IMPROVING THE LIVES OF MILLIONS OF PEOPLE. SECOND, OUR ONGOING MISSION IS TO HELP ALCOHOLICS BY PRESERVING THE ATMOSPHERE OF ACCEPTANCE WHERE EARLY MEMBERS ACHIEVED AND MAINTAINED THEIR SOBRIETY. THIS PREVAILING ATTITUDE IS SIMPLY EXPRESSED IN OUR GREETING, "WELCOME HOME." THIRD, WE EDUCATE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND BEYOND ON HOW DR. BOB'S HOME PLAYED A PART IN THE FORMATION OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS AND THE MANNER IN WHICH ALCOHOLICS WERE HELPED IN THE EARLY DAYS.

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TO PROMOTE LUNG HEALTH AND PREVENT LUNG DISEASE THROUGH EDUCATION, DETECTION, AND SERVICE.

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TO OFFER A PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM OF SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND HOPE, AT NO COST, TO THOSE AFFECTED BY CANCER THROUGH SUPPORT GROUPS, PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT, PAIN MANAGEMENT, EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS ABOUT A MULTITUDE OF TOPICS SUCH AS THE SIDE EFFECTS OF CHEMOTHERAPY, COMBATING FATIGUE, CANCER AND NUTRITION, AND DEALING WITH RADIATION.

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THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT COUNSELING, INFORMATION, EDUCATION, AND REFERRAL SERVICES ABOUT EPILEPSY AND SEIZURE DISORDERS CONSISTENT WITH THE PROGRAM OF THE EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF AMERICA, WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO CARRY ON AN EFFECTIVE PROGRAM TOWARD SOLVING PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH EPILEPSY. THE FOUNDATION AIDS IN THE CARE, TREATMENT, AND REHABILITATION OF INDIVIDUALS AFFLICTED WITH EPILEPSY THROUGH THE OPERATION OF THE BENTON, ARBORVIEW, SYCAMORE, AND CEDAR CREEK CENTERS' RESIDENCY PROGRAM.

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TO SUPPORT AND ADVOCATE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES DIAGNOSED WITH RARE NEUROIMMUNE DISORDERS OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM; TO PROMOTE AWARENESS AND TO EMPOWER PATIENTS, FAMILIES, CLINICIANS AND SCIENTISTS THROUGH EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND PUBLICATIONS AND TO ADVANCE THE SCIENTIFIC UNDERSTANDING OF AND THERAPY DEVELOPMENT FOR THESE RARE DISORDERS BY SUPPORTING THE TRAINING OF CLINICIANS-SCIENTISTS DEDICATED TO THESE RARE DISORDERS AND BY SUPPORTING BASIC AND CLINICAL RESEARCH. OUR GOAL IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF INDIVIDUALS WITH RARE NEUROIMMUNE DISORDERS.

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PRAYERS FROM MARIA FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO FIND A CURE FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER - BRAIN TUMORS KNOWN AS "GLIOMAS" WHILE ALSO PROVIDING INFORMATION AND ASSIATANCE TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WHO SUFFER FROM GLIOMAS.

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TO BE GREATER CINCINNATI'S LEADING ADVOCATE AND RESOURCE ON ALCOHOLISM, DRUG ABUSE AND OTHER ADDICTIONS.

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PROVIDING SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, ADULTS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY EPILEPSY.

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TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF THE BLIND OF STARK COUNTY, OHIO.

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TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO RESIDENTS OF LOGAN COUNTY WHO HAVE CANCER OR CANCER RELATED ILLNESSES, WHILE PROMOTING EDUCATION IN THE DETECTION AND TREATMENT OF CANCER.

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PROVIDES HOMES AND SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

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TO OFFER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT MEET THE CHANGING NEEDS OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY RESIDENTS WITH DISABILITIES.