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Women's Health

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Black Women's Health Imperative

International. 15 chapters. Founded 1981. Grassroots organization aimed at improving the health of Black women by providing wellness education, services, self-help group development, leadership development, health information and advocacy. Assists in the development of new local affiliate groups. Self-help brochure, quarterly newsletter and annual news magazine. Membership dues vary.
Write:
Black Women's Health Imperative's
1420 K St. NW, Suite 1000, 10th Floor
Washington, DC 20005
Voice: 202-548-4000
Fax: 202-543-9743
Website: http://www.blackwomenshealth.org
E-mail: nbwhp@nbwhp.org
Verified: 11/13/2007

International Premature Ovarian Foundation

National network. 8 affiliated groups. Founded 1995. Mutual support for women who have prematurely entered menopause. Phone support, literature, information and referrals. Assistance in starting groups.
Write:
International Ovarian Foundation
P.O. Box 23643
% Catherine Corp
Alexandria, VA 22034
Voice: 703-913-4787
Website: http://www.pofsupport.org
E-mail: info@pofsupport.org
Verified: 11/13/2007

Power Surge

Online. Provides support and information for women going through menopause. Online interactive chats, message boards, information, newsletters and weekly gab sessions. Some pages require flash.
Website: http://power-surge.com
Verified: 12/17/2007

iVillage Health Message Boards

Online. Provides various message boards concerning all aspects of health, including menopause, breast cancer, addictions, allergies, arthritis, heart, immune disorders, vision, disabilities, diabetes, caregivers, brain disorders, infertility, respiratory, mental health, pain, parenting, thyroid and medications. Mailing lists, message boards, chats and newsletters.
Website: http://www.ivillage.com/boards
Verified: 11/11/2007

Mullerian Anomalies of the Uterus

Online. Support and information for those with mullerian anomalies of the uterus such as bicornuate, septate, unicornauate, hypoplastic and didelphys uteria. Weekly chat, e-mail list and message board.
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/MullerianAnomalies
Verified: 12/18/2007

Postpartum Hemorrhage Survivors

Online. E-mail list for women who are supporting each other after a postpartum hemorrhage and hysterectomy.
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/pph-survivors
Verified: 12/18/2007

Sans-Uteri

Online. Founded 1996. Support forum blog for members to ask questions, share information, explore treatment options and participate in discussions regarding their hysterectomy decision and/or experiences. Membership fee $12/yr.
Website: http://www.findings.net/sans-uteri.html
Verified: 5/8/2008

DES Cancer Network

National. Founded 1983. Mutual support and education for DES-exposed women, with a special focus on DES cancer issues. Provides research advocacy and medical/legal resources.
Write:
DES Cancer Network
2925 Garber St.
Berkeley, CA 94705
Website: http://descancer.org
Verified: 12/3/2007

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