Services and Programs
Pediatric Endocrinology
Resources for Patients and Families
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
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CARES
Foundation is a non-profit organization formed to educate
the public and physicians about all forms of Congenital Adrenal
Hyperplasia, its symptoms, diagnostic protocols, treatment,
genetic frequency, the necessity for early intervention and
benefits of newborn screening. It is also dedicated to providing
support and information to affected individuals and their families.
Diabetes
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Managing Diabetes
includes all of the hand outs and reference materials issued
when your child visits the Pediatric Diabetes Clinic at Golisano
Children's Hospital at Strong.
- The
American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading nonprofit
health organization providing diabetes research, information and
advocacy. The mission of the Association is to prevent and cure
diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
- The
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is the leading charitable
funder and advocate of Type 1 (juvenile) diabetes research worldwide.
The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications
through the support of research.
- Children
with Diabetes Foundation is a volunteer organization devoted
to assisting people living with diabetes and supporting the work
of scientists and physicians throughout the world searching for
a cure.
Growth Disorders
- The
MAGIC Foundation is a national nonprofit organization created
to provide support services for the families of children afflicted
with a wide variety of chronic and/or critical disorders, syndromes
and diseases that affect a child's growth.
- Klinefelter Syndrome.org is a support group for parents and children with Klinefelter Syndrome
- Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWSA -USA) is an organization of families and professionals working together to promote and fund research, provide education, and offer support to enhance the quality of life of those impacted by Prader-Willi syndrome
Sexual Differentiation Disorders
- The
Turner Syndrome Society of the United States creates awareness,
promotes research, and provides support for all persons touched
by Turner Syndrome. The national Society is a non-profit tax-exempt
organization headquartered in Houston, Texas, that provides assistance,
support, and education to girls and women with Turner syndrome,
their families, physicians, and the interested public.
Thyroid Disorders
- www.AllThyroid.org
is a website from The Thyroid Foundation of America. A membership
organization, TFA is supported by contributions. Information,
support services, and referrals to thyroid specialists are free
to all.
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