Disease Management
American Geriatrics Society (AGS)
More like this: Caregiving | Disease Management | Models & ResearchAmericans for Better Care of the Dying
More like this: Advocacy | Caregiving | Compendiums/Guides | Disease Management | Educational Opportunities and Events | Models & Research | National & International | Palliative Care and HospiceAmericans for Better Care of the Dying goals are to: build momentum for reform; explore new methods and systems for delivering care; and shape public policy through evidence-based understanding.
Every dying person needs to be able to count on excellent care. Americans for Better Care of the Dying (ABCD) aims to improve end-of-life care by learning which social and political changes will lead to enduring, efficient, and effective programs. ABCD works with the public, clinicians, policymakers, and other end-of-life organizations to make change happen.
ABCD President Joanne Lynn, MD is one of the foremost national leaders in this movement and the author of Handbook for Mortals: Guidance for People Facing Serious Illness; and Improving Care for the End of Life.
Caring Resources Guide
More like this: Caregiving | Compendiums/Guides | Death & Dying | Disease Management | Grief and Loss | Models & Research | Palliative Care and Hospice | Planning | Talking Things OverCircus of Cancer – Breast Cancer Support
More like this: Disease Management | Models & Research | Other Diseases | Talking Things OverCircus of Cancer-Breast Cancer Support
A how-to site to help you step right up when a friend has breast cancer. From the heart info includes: Upon first hearing the news; boosting her spirits, helping her family, supporting chemo treatments, talking to your friend, for her husband or other partner, great sites for small gifts, pink ribbons. Kelly Corrigan, initiator Circus of Cancer, first diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer in August 2004, and Nan Davenport, designer who together with Kelly has made educational software for kids and teachers since 1999.
Commonweal
More like this: Calif & Western Region | Death & Dying | Disease Management | Educational Opportunities and Events | Other Diseases | Palliative Care and HospiceOur principal areas of work are with (1) people with cancer and health professionals who work with people with life-threatening illnesses; (2) children and young adults with learning and social difficulties, and the childcare professionals who work with them; and (3) the global search for a healthy and sustainable future.
Franciscan Medical Group's Improving Care through the End of Life
More like this: Caregiving | Death & Dying | Disease Management | Educational Opportunities and Events | Palliative Care and HospiceFranciscan’s Improving Care through the End of Life program helps people live the end of their lives as fully as possible. By integrating palliative care (pain and symptom management) with education, reliable support, and links to a broad range of community and health care resources, they reach out to make sure the needs and desires of patients and their loved ones are heard, supported, and met.
George Mark Children's House
More like this: Advocacy | Calif & Western Region | Caregiving | Disease Management | Models & Research | Palliative Care and HospiceGeorge Mark Children’s House exists to serve families with children who have a serious medical illness and who are seeking family-centered medical care that emphasizes quality of life in a compassionate, supportive atmosphere. We are an extension of your own home: a place where kids can be kids and families can be families.
Healthfinder espanol -- su guía a la información confiable de la salud
More like this: Compendiums/Guides | Disease Management | Health Libraries Online | Latino Resources | SpanishHealthy Sonoma
More like this: Compendiums/Guides | Disease Management | Educational Opportunities and Events | Greater Sonoma County | Latino Resources | Models & ResearchGet started on Healthy Sonoma! Compare Sonoma's health with other California communities, the nation, and Health Action targets with more than 100 indicators. Learn about promising practices on a variety of topics that affect community health. Find health and wellness events and classes. Take action by getting involved, volunteering, and working together.
Kaiser Santa Rosa Senior Resources
More like this: Caregiving | Disease Management | Greater Sonoma County | Planning | Talking Things OverKaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center provides this site to inform seniors and their caregivers about classes and resources of value. Programs are generally open to the community-at-large and include support groups for diabetes and classes concerning mental health, advance care planning, wellness through life’s end, managing ongoing conditions and many others. A link to the Kaiser Santa Rosa education catalogue is also provided along with links to area hospices and senior resources.
