Organizations

 

The American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM) - Not-for-profit association dedicated to educating physicians and other health care professionals on latest findings and emerging procedures in complementary, alternative and integrative (CAIM) medicine. ACAM is the voice of integrative medicine; our goals are to improve physician skills, knowledge and diagnostic procedures as they relate to complementary and alternative medicine; to support integrative medicine research; and to develop awareness of alternative methods of medical treatment. Celebrating more than a quarter century of service, ACAM represents more than 1,000 physicians in 30 countries. ACAM is the largest and oldest organization of its kind in the world dedicated exclusively to serving the needs of the integrative medicine industry.

Mayo Clinic - www.mayoclinic.com - One of the best medical sites available.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke -  www.ninds.nih.gov - There is a lot of information here searchable by disease and disorder.

National Chronic Pain Outreach Association (NCPOA)

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)

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LWA Mission Statement

Life with Arachnoiditis is a not-for-profit group open to EVERYONE. Our mission is to provide a hope-filled environment highlighting information, education and research. We also offer one-on-one communication with others affected by Arachnoiditis, Epidural Fibrosis, Failed Back Surgery Syndrome and other related spinal disorders.

Mission Statement by: Jon McHann, Grace Farm - Manchester, TN