Women's Health

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 Ste. 1000
Washington, DC 20003
Voice: 202-548-4000
Fax: 202-543-9743
Website: http://www.blackwomenshealth.org
E-mail: nbwhp@nbwhp.org
Verified: 11/13/2007

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:
Intl Premature Ovarian Fdn.
P.O. Box 23643
Alexandria, VA 22034
Voice: 703-913-4787
Website: http://www.pofsupport.org
E-mail: info@pofsupport.org
Verified: 11/13/2007

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: 04/27/2007

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

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: 04/27/2007

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: 04/28/2007

Online. Founded 1996. Support forum for members to ask questions, share information, explore treatment options and participate in discussions regarding their hysterectomy experiences. Membership fee $12/yr.
Website: http://www.findings.net/sans-uteri.html
E-mail: findings@findings.net
Verified: 06/29/2007

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Last Updated: December 03, 2007

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