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Post-Polio Health International's mission
is to enhance the lives and independence of polio survivors and home
ventilator users through education, advocacy, research and
networking. |
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Education Explore
information for polio survivors, home mechanical ventilator users,
families, and health professionals |
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Advocacy
Investigate current issues related to the rights of
people with disabilities |
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Research
Learn about PHI's Research Grant and opportunities
to participate in research |
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Networking
Connect at meetings/conferences; receive and/or offer help
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 Post-Polio Health PHI's
quarterly newsletter, available with
membership, provides updated information about the late effects of
polio for polio survivors, health professionals, and resource centers.
Read selections from the Summer issue.
 Ventilator-Assisted Living©
International Ventilator Users Network's quarterly newsletter,
available with membership, provides
information about home mechanical ventilation for and about ventilator
users and health professionals. Articles include such topics as family
adjustments, equipment and techniques, medical issues, travel, and
ethical issues.
Read selections from
the Fall issue.
The Fall issue is in the mail to subscribing Members!
Post-Polio
Directory 2004
Clinics, health professionals, and support groups and
individuals with knowledge about the late effects of polio.
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Ninth International Conference on
Post-Polio
Health and Ventilator-Assisted Living:
STRATEGIES FOR LIVING WELL
to be held in Saint Louis, Missouri, June 2-4,
2005.
STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS ...
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"The Last Child: The
Global Race to End Polio"
documentary premieres nationally on public television in October.
MORE ...
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