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    American Geriatrics Society: The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging
    40 Fulton Street
    18th Floor
    New York, NY  10038
    Phone: 1-800-563-4916
    Phone: (212) 308-1414
    Email: StaffHIA@americangeriatrics.org
    Web Address: www.healthinaging.org
     

    The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging was started by the American Geriatrics Society (AGS). The foundation works on behalf of older adults in the areas of wellness and preventive care, self-responsibility and independence, and connections to family and community.

    This website has stories about healthy aging, information on caring for elders at home, and tips on winter safety, preparing for emergencies, and meeting the challenges of healthy aging. The site also has links to many other Internet resources on aging.


    American Urogynecologic Society
    2025 M Street NW
    Suite 800
    Washington, DC  20036
    Phone: (202) 367-1167
    Fax: (202) 367-2167
    Email: info@augs.org
    Web Address: www.augs.org
     

    The American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) is the premier society dedicated to research and education in urogynecology and in the detection, prevention, and treatment of female lower urinary tract disorders and pelvic floor disorders.


    AUA Foundation: The Official Foundation of the American Urological Association
    1000 Corporate Boulevard
    Linthicum, MD  21090
    Phone: 1-800-828-7866
    Phone: (410) 689-3700
    Fax: (410) 689-3998
    Email: auafoundation@auafoundation.org
    Web Address: www.urologyhealth.org
     

    UrologyHealth.org is a website written by urologists for patients. Visitors can find specific topics by using the "search" option.

    The website provides information about adult and pediatric urologic topics, including kidney, bladder, and prostate conditions. You can find a urologist, sign up for a free quarterly newsletter, or click on the Urology A–Z page to find materials about urologic problems.


    National Association for Continence (NAFC)
    P.O. Box 1019
    Charleston, SC  29402-1019
    Phone: 1-800-BLADDER (1-800-252-3337)
    Phone: (843) 377-0900
    Fax: (843) 377-0905
    Web Address: www.nafc.org
     

    NAFC is a nonprofit national organization with a mission of consumer advocacy, education of the public, and information dissemination through collaboration and networking for the benefit of those with urinary incontinence. NAFC's booklet "Your Personal Guide to Bladder Health" can be ordered on the NAFC website.


    National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse
    3 Information Way
    Bethesda, MD  20892-3580
    Phone: 1-800-891-5390
    TDD: 1-866-569-1162
    Fax: (703) 738-4929
    Email: nkudic@info.niddk.nih.gov
    Web Address: www.kidney.niddk.nih.gov
     

    The National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC) provides information about diseases of the kidneys and urologic system to people with these problems and to their families, to health professionals, and to the public. NKUDIC answers inquiries; develops, reviews, and distributes publications; and works closely with professional and patient groups and government agencies to coordinate resources about kidney and urologic diseases.

    NKUDIC, a federal agency, is a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). NIDDK is part of the National Institutes of Health under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.


    National Kidney Foundation
    30 East 33rd Street
    New York, NY  10016
    Phone: 1-800-622-9010
    Phone: (212) 889-2210
    Fax: (212) 689-9261
    Web Address: www.kidney.org
     

    The National Kidney Foundation works to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases and help people affected by these conditions. Its website has a lot of information about adult and child conditions. The site has interactive tools, donor information, recipes for kidney disease patients, and message boards for many kidney topics. Free materials, such as brochures and newsletters, are available.




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