Other Resources
www.gastro.org/public.html
The American Gastroenterological Association is a leading professional organization of gastroenterologic physicians and scientists engaged in clinical practice, research and education involving the functions and disorders of the digestive system. The AGA's Web site features a Digestive Health Resource Center, Digestive Health Message Board and a gastroenterologist locator service.
www.aafp.org
The American Academy of Family Physicians promotes and maintains high quality standards for family doctors, and works to educate patients and the public in all health-related matters. The AAFP's patient education Web site, www.familydoctor.org, provides health information handouts, family health facts and self care flowcharts on a variety of health topics, including heartburn.
www.acg.gi.org
The American College of Gastroenterology is a group of digestive disease professionals that advances the study and medical treatment of disorders of the intestinal tract. The ACG Web site discusses common gastrointestinal problems, and offers digestive health tips and a gastroenterologist locator service.
www.aphanet.org
The American Pharmaceutical Association, the national professional society of pharmacists in the United States, is a leader in the professional and scientific advancement of pharmacy, and in safeguarding the well being of the individual patient. In addition to the professional site for pharmacists, the APhA has a consumer focused Web site, www.pharmacyandyou.org, that provides resources and information on a variety of health conditions, assuring safe and effective drug therapy.
www.aanp.org
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners was developed in 1985 as the only full service organization for nurse practitioners of all specialties and has steadily expanded to meet its mission to promote excellence in NP practice, education and research, shape the future of healthcare through advancing health policy, serve as the source of information for NP's, the healthcare community and consumers and build a positive image of the NP role as a leader in the national and global healthcare community.
