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    American Academy of Family Physicians
    The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), originally the American Academy of General Practice, was founded in 1947 and has chapters in all States. Its purpose is to represent the interests of... Details >
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    American Association for Active Lifestyles and Fitness
    The goal of AAALF and its 12 Councils is to promote active lifestyles and fitness for all populations through support of research, development of leaders and dissemination of current information.... Details >
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    American Association of Retired Persons
    AARP is the nation's leading organization for people age 50 and older. It serves their needs and interests through information and education, advocacy, and community services provided by a network of... Details >
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    American College of Emergency Physicians
    The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), founded in 1968, is a medical specialty organization of 22,743 members, 53 chapters, and 25 sections that focus on critical issues, such as injury ... Details >
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    American Council on Exercise®
    The mission of this organization is to promote active, healthy lifestyles and their positive effects on the mind, body and spirit. ACE's goal is to enable all segments of society to enjoy the benefits... Details >
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    American Medical Association
    The American Medical Association (AMA), founded in 1847, is the professional organization for physicians in the United States. The AMA disseminates information on issues important to physicians, pati... Details >
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    American Running Association
    The American Running Association, founded in 1968 as the National Jogging Association, provides information and support programs for people interested in running as a practical way of achieving physic... Details >
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    Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
    CSAP supports SAMHSA's vision--A Life in the Community for Everyone. Through the use of the Strategic Prevention Framework, SAMHSA/CSAP works to decrease substance use and abuse by bringing effective... Details >
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    Hope Heart Institute
    The Hope Heart Institute conducts research and education programs that aim to improve the physical, emotional and spiritual quality of life for all at risk of, or afflicted with, heart and blood vesse... Details >
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    Med Help International
    Med Help International pioneered the field of consumer health information on the Internet. Since 1994, the Med Help website has remained one of the most respected and honored consumer focused medical... Details >
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    Database Updated: Wednesday, November 10, 2004