Professional Societies & Associations

"The International Society for Prenatal Diagnosis (ISPD) was founded in 1996 by a group of internationally recognized experts to address the need to advance the medical practice and science of prenatal diagnosis and therapy by bringing together a global multidisciplinary group of medical and scientific professionals with interests and expertise in a diverse array of clinical and research aspects of prenatal diagnosis and fetal care." - https://www.ispdhome.org/ISPD/ISPD/About_ISPD/Mission_Bylaws.aspx?hkey=8242c364-9837-4833-8e20-5c25b2dd9add

CARING FOR LIFE, RESEARCHING FOR HEALTH AND EDUCATING THOSE WHO SERVE.

Through collaborative leadership, advance regulatory excellence for patient safety and public protection, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing.

TO PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN HEALTH CARE THROUGH EVALUATION AND EDUCATION

THE CORPORATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSES INCLUDE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION.

ADVANCE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED CARE.

ACRP PROMOTES EXCELLENCE IN CLINICAL RESEARCH. WE SUPPORT CLINICAL RESEARCH PROFESSIONALS THROUGH TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS AND EXPERTISE, AND CERTIFICATION. WE SERVE AS THE PREFERRED SOURCE FOR QUALITY TOOLS, RESOURCES, AND BEST PRACTICES FOR CLINICAL RESEARCH PROFESSIONALS, AND WE CHAMPION THE INTERESTS AND PERSPECTIVES OF THE CLINICAL RESEARCH COMMUNITY.

TO ADVANCE THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MEDICINE FOR PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND HEALTH POLICY TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS, ELIMINATE HEALTH DISPARITIES AND SUSTAIN PHYSICIAN VIABILITY.

TO SUPPORT FORENSIC NURSES GLOBALLY.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL NURSES' (NASN) MISSION IS TO OPTIMIZE STUDENT HEALTH AND LEARNING BY ADVANCING THE PRACTICE OF SCHOOL NURSING. NASN'S VISION IS THAT ALL STUDENTS WILL BE HEALTHY, SAFE, AND READY TO LEARN.

TO ORGANIZE SEMINARS THAT PROVIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES TO PHYSICIANS, OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS AND THE COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR IN EVERY SUBSPECIALTY FROM CHILD TO AGING ADULTS.

DEDICATED TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF COSMETIC SCIENCE. TO INCREASE AND DISSEMINATE SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION THROUGH MEETINGS AND PUBLICATIONS. TO FURTHER THE INTERESTS AND RECOGNITION OF COSMETIC SCIENTISTS WHILE MAINTAINING THE CONFIDENCE OF THE PUBLIC IN THE COSMETIC INDUSTRY.

BUSINESS LEAGUE: COALITION OF RURAL HOSPITALS - KEEP MEMBERS ABREAST OF DEVELOPMENTS IN LEGISLATION, RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATED TO MEDICAID AND MEDICARE. PROMOTE ACCESS TO EFFICIENT, LOCAL HEALTHCARE IN RURAL LOUISIANA.

THE MISSION AND PRIMARY FOCUS OF HEALTH WORKFORCE NEW YORK, INC. (HWNY) IS THE DEVELOPMENT OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS TO DELIVER HEALTH WORKFORCE INITIATIVES AND SERVICES SPECIFIC TO PIPELINE PROGRAMMING, CLINICAL TRAINING SUPPORT, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION.

A BUSINESS LEAGUE DEDICATED EXCLUSIVELY TO ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT AND PROTECT THE INTERESTS OF ORGANIZATIONS WHICH MANUFACTURE, OWN OR CONTROL ANY OVER-THE-COUNTER ("OTC")CONSUMER HEALTHCARE PRODUCT SOLD IN LATIN AMERICA FOR DOMESTIC USE.

Support and education for individuals with brain injury.

TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE AND TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS AND STUDIES TO FURTHER SAID PURPOSES.

Promote the excellence of health services thorough education leadership creation of alliances consulting and offer support coordinated with organizations with community costs.

UTILIZE THE COLLECTIVE POWER OF A COALITION TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE NEED FOR AND THE BENEFITS OF CFDNA SCREENING

WE, ST. MARY MEDICAL CENTER AND TRINITY HEALTH, SERVE TOGETHER IN THE SPIRIT OF THE GOSPEL AS A COMPASSIONATE AND TRANSFORMING HEALING PRESENCE WITHIN OUR COMMUNITIES. AS A COMMUNITY OF CARING PEOPLE, WE ARE COMMITTED TO EXTENDING AND STRENGTHENING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS.TRINITY HEALTH MID-ATLANTIC MEDICAL GROUP IS A MEMBER OF ST. MARY MEDICAL CENTER (SMMC), TRINITY HEALTH OF THE MID-ATLANTIC REGION AND TRINITY HEALTH.

LAUNCH AND SUPPORT NOVEL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION INITIATIVES TO HELP FILL THE KNOWLEDGE GAP IN THE PATHOGENESIS, DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, AND OUTCOMES OF GOUT, HYPERURICEMIA, AND CRYSTAL DEPOSITION-ASSOCIATED DISORDERS (INCLUDING CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES); FACILITATE THE SHARING OF RESOURCES AND INFORMATION RELATED TO GOUT, HYPERURICEMIA, AND CRYSTAL-ASSOCIATED DISEASES; AND FOSTER NETWORKING AND COLLABORATION ACROSS RELATED MEDICAL DISCIPLINES AND SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITIES THAT CARE FOR AND STUDY THESE CONDITIONS.THE LARGER AIMS OF G-CAN ARE TO GROW NETWORKING BETWEEN DIFFERENT MEDICAL SPECIALTIES THAT CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH THE AFOREMENTIONED CONDITIONS, AND TO THEREBY ADVANCE RESEARCH, THERAPY, AND PROVIDER AND PATIENT EDUCATION.

H-CAP Education Association Inc. is a network of industry driven, labor management training and upgrading partnerships. These partnerships are affiliated with major healthcare employers in regions around the country and with the Service Employees International Union SEIU.

The purpose of the Monroe-Livingston Regional EMS Council is to plan and coordinate emergency medical services, training, and medical control in Monroe and Livingston counties.

THE MEDICAL STAFF OF HOLLYWOOD PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTERS MISSION IS TOMAINTAIN THE INTEGRITY OF MEDICAL STAFF.

TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR EDUCATION IN THE ART AND SCIENCE OF AESTHETIC, PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY.

TO ENCOURAGE AND FACILITATE EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONALISM FOR THE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MEDICAL STAFF; PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, FORUM OF DISCUSSION REGARDING RECENT MEDICAL DEVELOPMENTS, SUPPORT FOR

PHYSICIAN MOM'S GROUP MISSION IS TO PROVIDE RESOURCES, A PLATFORM TO NETWORK AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE INFORMATION WITH LIKE-MINDED WOMEN PHYSICIANS, WHO ARE ALSO PARENTS, SO THAT THEY CAN COLLABORATE & EACH SUPPORT OTHER WHILE SHARING THEIR MEDICAL EXPERTISE IN AN OPEN FORUM.

TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY HEALTH THROUGH COST EFFECTIVE RESOURCE AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT BY PROMOTING EDUCATION, SKILL SHARING, AND PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

IAPHA is an association of public health departments in Illinois. We exist to promote and protect services that are critical to the health and safety of Illinois communities.

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DEDICATED TO PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE PRIMARY MEDICAL CARE, DENTAL SERVICES AND CARE COORDINATION FOR THE CARE AND WELL-BEING OF ALL LOS ANGELES RESIDENTS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY, COMPREHENSIVE PRIMARY AND PREVENTATIVE MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES AND EDUCATION IN AN ENVIRONMENT OF CARING, RESPECT, AND DIGNITY. THE GOAL IS TO BE RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITIES THAT WE SERVE BUT WITH CONTINUED EMPHASIS ON THE UNDERSERVED AND THOSE WITHOUT ACCESS TO CARE REGARDLESS OF RACE, ECONOMIC STATUS, AGE, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, OR DISABILITY. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES CLINICS IN LOS ANGELES, HUNTINGTON PARK, AND GARDENA, CALIFORNIA.

THE MISSION OF RTOG FOUNDATION, INC. (RTOGF) IS TO:(1) IMPROVE THE SURVIVAL OUTCOME AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF ADULTS WITH CANCER THROUGH THE CONDUCT OF HIGH-QUALITY CLINICAL TRIALS, (2) EVALUATE NEW FORMS OF RADIOTHERAPY DELIVERY AND TEST NEW SYSTEMIC AND TARGETED THERAPIES IN CONJUNCTION WITH RADIOTHERAPY IN THE CONTEXT OF CLINICAL RESEARCH, (3) PARTICIPATE AS ONE OF THREE MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE ACTIVITIES OF NRG ONCOLOGY FOUNDATION, (4) DEVELOP AND CONDUCT PRACTICE-CHANGING CLINICAL TRIALS FOR THE NCI NATIONAL CLINICAL TRIAL NETWORK (NCTN) THROUGH RTOGF'S MEMBERSHIP IN NRG ONCOLOGY, (5) DEVELOP AND CONDUCT INDUSTRY-SUPPORTED CLINICAL TRIALS THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO RTOGF'S RESEARCH MISSION, (6) PROVIDE FUNDING FOR BASIC, CLINICAL, AND TRANSLATIONAL INVESTIGATORS TO COLLABORATE WITH RTOGF IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF BOTH BIOLOGIC AND BIOPHYSICAL TARGETED THERAPIES, AND (7) SUPPORT YOUNG INVESTIGATORS FROM MANY DISCIPLINES WITHIN THE RTOGF RESEARCH ENTERPRISE.

IOWA HEALTHCARE COLLABORATIVE WAS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING QUALITY IMPROVEMENT, PATIENT SAFETY, AND VALUE THROUGH EDUCATION. THE COLLABORATIVE BRINGS TOGETHER PROVIDERS FROM ACROSS THE STATE OF IOWA TO WORK TOWARD THE COMMON GOAL OF EXCEPTIONAL HEALTHCARE.

TO PROVIDE STATEWIDE TRAINING AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR ADDRESSING THE WORKFORCE NEEDS OF PARTICIPATING EMPLOYERS AS WELL AS THE CAREER, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL ASPIRATIONS OF SEIU HEALTHCARE 1199NW BARGAINING UNIT MEMBERS.

Health Care Education and Training, Inc. (HCET), is a nonprofit agency which provides quality comprehensive program development, education, and training to improve reproductive and sexual health outcomes. HCET serves professionals, health care systems, and communities primarily in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

CUGH SUPPORTS ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS AND PARTNERS TO IMPROVE THE WELLBEING OF PEOPLE AND THE PLANET THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, SERVICE, AND ADVOCACY.

TO SUPPORT AND EMPOWER LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS IN THEIR WORK TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS AND PREVENT DISEASE, DISABILITY AND INJURY THROUGHOUT NEW YORK STATE.

THE ORGANIZATION ADVANCES THE INTERESTS OF LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH, IMPROVES THE QUALITY, CAPACITY AND LEADERSHIP OF LOCAL AGENCIES, AND FOSTERS AN EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEM IN WASHINGTON.

INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY IS A SWISS NON-PROFIT ESTABLISHED TO WORK WITH OPHTHALMOLOGIC SOCIETIES AND OTHERS TO ENHANCE OPHTHALMIC EDUCATION AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO THE HIGHEST QUALITY EYE CARE IN ORDER TO PRESERVE AND RESTORE VISION FOR PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD

A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION DEDICATED TO FOSTERING EXCELLENCE IN CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY AND FURTHERING THE UNDERSTANDING OF CENTRAL AND PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM FUNCTION IN HEALTH AND DISEASE THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND THE PROVISION OF A FORUM FOR DISCUSSION AND INTERACTION.

THE VIT-BUCKLE SOCIETY PROVIDES AN OPEN FORUM THAT MENTORS DEVELOPING VITREORETINAL SURGEONS, NURTURES INNOVATIVE SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIES AND THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES FOR RETINAL DISEASES, AND FOSTERS BEST PRACTICES.

FUND HIGH QUALITY FELLOWSHIPS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF SURGERY.

TO SERVE AS A COLLABORATIVE RESOURCE THAT BRINGS VALUE THROUGH NETWORKING, SHARING OF BEST PRACTICES, AND EDUCATION WHICH IN TURN ENHANCE NEGOTIATIONS AND PURCHASING POWER FOR SERVICES AT OUR MEMBERS ORGANIZATIONS.

THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO THE WELL BEING OF MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS IN GEORGIA, PROVIDING CONFIDENTIAL REFERRAL, TREATMENT OVERSIGHT, AND MONITORING OF POTENTIALLY IMPAIRING CONDITIONS, MENTAL ILLNESS, AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. THIS IMPROVES PATIENT CARE AND SAFETY THROUGH EARLY DETECTION, TREATMENT, AND MANAGEMENT OF POTENTIALLY IMPAIRING CONDITIONS IN GEORGIA PHYSICIANS AND PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS.

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Hospital medical staff association

TO PROMOTE THE IDENTITY OF THE SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPIST AND TO SERVE ITS MEMBERS, ATHLETES OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES, THE PROFESSION, AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN SPORTS PT PRACTICE, RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

AS AN AFFILIATE OF COMMONSPIRIT HEALTH, WE MAKE THE HEALING PRESENCE OF GOD KNOWN IN OUR WORLD BY IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE PEOPLE WE SERVE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ARE VULNERABLE, WHILE WE ADVANCE SOCIAL JUSTICE FOR ALL.