The following links are provided as a resource for you to learn more about gastrointestinal health and the various organizations that contribute to and support the field of gastroenterology.
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American Association for the Study of Liver diseases (AASLD)
The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) is a leading organization of scientists and healthcare professionals committed to preventing and curing liver disease. Information is available on all aspects of liver diseases. For generations, AASLD has been a catalyst for the investigation and treatment of liver diseases. AASLD upholds the standards of the profession and fosters research that generates improved treatment options for the millions of patients with liver disease. http://www.aasld.org
Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, also known as the Accreditation Association or AAAHC, was formed in 1979 to assist ambulatory health care organizations improve the quality of care provided to patients. Currently accrediting over 3,800 organizations, the AAAHC is the leader in ambulatory health care accreditation
www.aaahc.org
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)
Formed in 1932, ACG's mission is to advance the scientific study and medical treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.
http://www.acg.gi.org
American College of Physicians (ACP)
The nation's largest medical specialty society with a mission to enhance the quality and effectiveness of health care by fostering excellence and professionalism in the practice of medicine.
http://www.acponline.org
American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
Publications, brochures, organizations and other helpful information designed to answer your questions about a variety of digestive health concerns.
http://www.gastro.org/public.html
American Liver Foundation (ALF)
A national, voluntary nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of liver diseases through research, education and advocacy.
http://www.liverfoundation.org
American Medical Association (AMA)
A leader in promoting professionalism in medicine and setting standards for medical education, practice, and ethics.
http://www.ama-assn.org
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
Founded in 1941, the ASGE is a specialty society dedicated to the education of its physician members in the appropriate use of endoscopic techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.
http://www.asge.org
Celiac Sprue Association (CSA)
This is a nonprofit support organization dedicated to helping individuals with celiac disease.
http://www.csaceliacs.org
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA)
Advocates public policy positions that accelerate progress toward a future without Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
http://www.ccfa.org
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov
Ohio Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers
The Ohio Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers...committed to enhancing the quality of care in ambulatory surgery centers and encouraging high standards of professional conduct in organizations providing ambulatory surgical care
www.oaasc.net
Sedation Facts
SedationFacts.org is your one-stop resource for endoscopic sedation news and information. A joint initiative of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the AGA Institute and the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc., this website provides the information you need to sustain and improve patient safety associated with endoscopic sedation.
www.sedationfacts.org
Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates
The Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates is a professional organization of nurses and associates dedicated to the safe and effective practice of gastroenterology and endoscopy nursing. SGNA carries out its mission by advancing the science and practice of gastroenterology and endoscopy nursing through education, research, advocacy, and collaboration, and by promoting the professional development of its members in an atmosphere of mutual support.
www.SGNA.org
The International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) is a nonprofit education and research organization. It is dedicated to informing, assisting, and supporting people affected by gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. http://www.iffgd.org/
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) conducts and supports basic and clinical research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health. Links to information on many digestive and liver problems can be found her. http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/
World Health Organization (WHO)
http://www.who.int/en/