American College of Cardiology (ACC)
Heart House
9111 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD 20814-1699
800-253-4636
www.acc.org
An organization of more than 25,000 cardiovascular scientists and physicians. ACC fosters professional education, research and quality standards, and represents its membership in the development of and advocacy for public healthcare policy.

American Heart Association (AHA)
7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75231
800-AHA-USA1
A not–for–profit health organization, founded in 1924, working toward the reduction of disability and death from heart disease and stroke. Its activities include research and education at the national, state and local level.

American Society of Hypertension (ASH)
148 Madison Avenue, Fifth Floor
New York, NY 10016
212-696-0711
www.ash-us.org
Founded in 1985, ASH is dedicated to the scientific investigation of high blood pressure. ASH organizes and conducts activities that promote and encourage research and the exchange of scientific information related to hypertension and heart disease.

American Stroke Association
7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75231
888-4STROKE
www.strokeassociation.org
A division of the American Heart Association, formed in 1997 to carry forward its stroke–related priorities, including teaching about warning signs, funding prevention research, working with physicians and assisting stroke survivors and families.

Cardiac Arrhythmias Research and Education Foundation (CARE)
2082 Michelson Drive, #301
Irvine, CA 92612
800-404-9500
www.longqt.org
Promotes public awareness of Long QT and other inherited cardiac arrhythmias, and funds medical research in the areas of sudden cardiac arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death, particularly in children and young adults.

InterAmerican Heart Foundation (IHF)
7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75231-4596
214-706-1301
www.iahf.org
An organization responsible for promoting an awareness of heart disease and stroke risk and prevention throughout North, Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean. The IHF coordinates advocacy and education programs.

World Heart Federation (WHF)
5, Avenue du Mail
1205 Geneva
Switzerland
+00 41–22 807 03 20
www.worldheart.org
A consortium of cardiology and heart foundations from more than 75 countries in the Americas, Asia-Pacific region, Europe and Africa. The ISFC is active in research, the teaching of scientists and cardiology professionals, and public education.

International Society on Hypertension in Blacks (ISHIB)
2045 Auburn Ave. NE, Suite 401
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
404-880-0343
www.ishib.org
Founded in 1986, ISHB and its members are committed to improving the health and lives of ethnic populations facing a high risk of hypertension. Activities include the promotion of research, community education, meetings and publications.

National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP)
NHLBI Health Information Network
P.O. Box 30105
Bethesda, Maryland 20824-0105
301-592-8573
www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/ncep
A program of the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, NCEP directs its educational efforts on public awareness of cholesterol as a major risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD). Its goal is to reduce death and disease resulting from CHD.

National Heart Council
306 W. Joppa Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21204-4048
410-494-0300
www.nemahealth.org/programs/nhc/index.htm
A program of the National Emergency Medicine Association supporting emergency training programs, providing life–saving emergency equipment, and funding education to reduce heart attack and heart disease.

National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
P.O. Box 30105
Bethesda, MD 20824–0105
301-592-8573
800-575-WELL (Heart Health Toll–Free Information Line)
www.nhlbi.nih.gov
One of the National Institutes of Health, the NHLBI coordinates national priorities in the research of diseases related to the heart, blood vessels, blood and lungs, as well as sleep disorders. It performs research and funds others through grants.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
NIH Neurological Institute
P.O. Box 5801
Bethesda, MD 20824
301-496-5751
800-352-9424 (toll-free information line)
www.ninds.nih.gov
Associated with the National Institutes of Health, NINDS promotes research toward prevention, diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders and stroke. The organization conducts its own research and provides funding and fellowships to others.

National Stroke Association (NSA)
9707 East Easter Lane
Englewood, CO 80112-3747
800–STROKES (800-787-6537)
www.stroke.org
The NSA is dedicated to professional and public issues related to all aspects of stroke treatment, rehabilitation and prevention. Programs and activities are geared toward professional and patient education, as well as family support.

American Diabetes Association
National Office
1701 North Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311
800-DIABETES (800-342-2383)
www.diabetes.org
The American Diabetes Association is a nonprofit organization involved in diabetes research, information delivery and advocacy. It was founded in 1940 to prevent and cure diabetes, and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

American Lung Association (ALA)
61 Broadway, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10006
212-315-8700
www.lungusa.org
A voluntary health organization founded in 1904, supporting research, educational programs, public advocacy and other programs relating to lung disease, asthma, smoking and environmental health.

Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
1364 Beverly Road, Suite 100
McLean, VA 22101
703-556-4242
www.aopo.org
Represents independent and hospital–based organ procurement organizations throughout the U.S. with a mission of maximizing the availability of organs for transplant and establishing standards for a high-quality and efficient donation process.

United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)
P.O. Box 2484
Richmond, VA 23218
888-894-6361
www.unos.org
The coordinating body for the registration and administration of U.S. organ transplants. UNOS runs a network comprising all transplant organizations and laboratories, setting policies and matching organ donors to registered recipients.

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
540 Gaither Road
Rockville, MD 20850
301-427-1364
info@ahrq.gov
www.ahcpr.gov
AHRQ helps consumers and policymakers understand and/or make decisions about healthcare services. AHRQ research seeks to: improve health outcomes, reduce cost and expenses, and support the effective use of and access to the U.S. healthcare system.

American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC)
3201 New Mexico Avenue NW, Suite 330
Washington, DC 20016
800-222-1222
info@aapcc.org
www.aapcc.org
A national organization of local poison control centers that sets voluntary standards for local centers, supports research and promotes public and professional educational opportunities toward a goal of reducing poisoning injuries and deaths.

American Obesity Association (AOA)
1250 24th Street, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20037
202-776-7711
www.obesity.org
Obesity is a major contributor to heart disease. The AOA supports activities that further obesity research, raise public and professional awareness of obesity issues, and advocate for federal policies associated with this widespread problem.

American Red Cross
Attn: Public Inquiry Office
2025 East Street NW, Suite SE 1068
Washington DC 20006
202-303-4498
info@usa.redcross.org
www.redcross.org
The independent, volunteer-based American Red Cross, affiliated with the International Red Cross Movement, is a humanitarian organization seeking to assist those in need by providing disaster relief and help to people in danger or distress.

MedicAlert Foundation
2323 Colorado Ave.
Turlock, CA 95382
888-633-4298
www.medicalert.org
A not-for-profit, membership organization and the leading U.S. emergency medical information service. MedicAlert saves lives by making vital patient information available to medical professionals via a 24-hour emergency response service.

National Women’s Health Resource Center (NWHRC)
120 Albany St. Suite 820
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
877-986-9472
www.healthywomen.org
An independent, consumer-oriented not-for-profit organization founded in 1988 to focus on disease prevention and wellness for women. The NWHRC delivers information on a wide range of women’s health issues, including heart conditions.

American Dietetic Association (ADA)
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000
Chicago, IL 60606
800-877-1600
www.eatright.org
70,000 members strong, the ADA is influential in guiding federal food and nutrition policy and promoting good health through nutrition to the general public. In addition, the ADA sets quality standards for professional dietetics practices.

American Medical Association (AMA)
515 North State Street
Chicago, IL 60610
800-621-8335
www.ama-assn.org
A leading U.S. professional medical organization promoting the science of medicine and the betterment of public health through medical education, professional standards, advocacy, and the delivery of information to physicians and the American public.

American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP)
2821 S. Parker Rd., Suite 625
Aurora, CO 80014
303-770-2526
www.asbp.org
A national association of licensed physicians specializing in the treatment of obesity and related conditions. ASBP is involved in activities that assist professional development and communication, and the dissemination of information to the public.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
1600 Clifton Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30333
800-311-3435
www.cdc.gov
The CDC is a federal agency responsible for promoting the health and quality of life of Americans by preventing and controlling disease, injury and disability. The CDC sets public health policy and collects important health statistics.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
888-INFO-FDA (888-463-6332)
www.fda.gov
Under authorization of Congress, FDA researchers and investigators enforce public health laws and safety by monitoring the production, transport and sale of many American goods and services, including food, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and more.

National Academy of Sciences
500 5th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-334-2000
www4.nationalacademies.org/nas/nashome.nsf
The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) is a private, nonprofit society chartered by the U.S. Congress. Its scholars conduct research in science and technology for public benefit and advise the federal government in scientific and technical matters.

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892-0188
301-496-4000
www.nih.gov
A federally funded medical research organization. The goal of the NIH is to acquire knowledge to help prevent, detect, diagnose and treat disease. Cardiovascular disease research is conducted through the NIH National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.

United States Department of Agriculture, Center for Nutritional Policy and Promotion
3101 Park Center Drive, Room 1034
Alexandria, VA 22302-1594
703-305-7600
www.usda.gov/cnpp
The USDA Center for Nutritional Policy and Promotion sets U.S. nutrition policy, assesses government-sponsored food and nutrition programs, evaluates and collects data on U.S. food products, and promotes public awareness of good nutrition.

World Health Organization (WHO)
Avenue Appia 20
1211 Geneva 27
Switzerland
+41 22 791 21 11
www.who.int
An agency of the United Nations that is responsible for coordinating international health issues among its 192 member nations. WHO conducts research and sets policy for the eradication of disease and the improvement of human quality of life.

Delta Society
875 124^th Ave. NE, Suite 101
Bellevue, WA 98005
425-226-7357
www.deltasociety.org
An international, nonprofit organization that unites people with mental and physical disabilities with professionally trained animals to help improve their health. Its mission is to improve human health through service and therapy animals.

Humane Society of the United States
2100 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
202-452-1100
www.hsus.org
The world’s largest animal protection organization. The HSUS works to promote the protection of all animals, wild and domestic, through investigation, rehabilitation, public education, political and consumer advocacy, and litigation.