National Rural Health Association

The National Rural Health Association is a nonprofit organization working to improve the health and well-being of rural Americans and providing leadership on rural health issues through advocacy, communications, education and research. The NRHA membership is made up of 18,000 diverse individuals and organizations, all of whom share the common bond of an interest in rural health.

www.RuralHealthWeb.org

National Alliance for Hispanic Health

The National Alliance for Hispanic Health (the Alliance) is the nation's foremost science-based source of information and trusted advocate for Hispanic health and well-being. The Alliance represents thousands of Hispanic health providers across the nation providing services to more than 15 million each year, making a daily difference in the lives of Hispanic communities and families. For more information, visit www.hispanichealth.org or call the Alliance's Su Familia Hispanic Family Health Helpline at 1-866-783-2645.

National Women’s Health Resource Center

The National Women's Health Resource Center (NWHRC) is the leading independent non-profit organization for women’s health information. NWHRC has been providing women with in-depth, objective, physician-approved information for over 20 years. With a health library of more than 100 topics, including breast, uterine, cervical and other types of cancer, women often turn to the NWHRC to answer their most pressing and personal health care questions. Each of NWHRC’s health topics includes a wealth of in-depth information including questions to ask your doctor and prevention tips, plus interactive features, quizzes, polls, blogs and more. To learn more, visit www.healthywomen.org

Coalition of Labor Union Women

The Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW) is the national women's organization within the labor movement which is leading the effort to empower women in the workplace, advance women in their unions, encourage political and legislative involvement, organize women workers into unions and promote policies that support women and working families. We are proud of our record in educating women workers about preventing cervical cancer, breast cancer awareness and HIV/AIDS. To learn more about CLUW please go to http://www.cluw.org/.

The Society of Women's Health Research

National Women’s Health Resource Center

The Society for Women’s Health Research is the nation’s only non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the health of all women through research, education and advocacy. The Society encourages the study of sex differences between women and men that affect the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease. Visit us at www.womenshealthresearch.org.

National Council of Women’s Organizations

The National Council of Women's Organizations

The National Council of Women's Organizations (www.womensorganizations.org) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit coalition of over 230 progressive women’s groups representing more than 11 million American women. Membership covers a broad and diverse demographic, economic, educational, and geographic range. All collaborate on substantive policy work and grassroots organizing to address and advance women’s rights, hence its motto: “Many Voices, One Vision.”

Hadassah

With over 96 years of experience Hadassah is the largest women's membership organization in America with more than 300,000 members and supporters. Hadassah’s Mission is to provide health education that will empower women of all ages to make informed choices for the improvement of their own, their families’ as well as their communities’ personal well being through Hadassah's Women's Health Department. The Department also promotes wellness, disease prevention, screenings and self examinations for the purpose of early detection and treatment. Their goal is reached through our American program Healthy Women, Healthy Lives and Advocacy a link to the healing and research at the Hadassah Medical Organization in Jerusalem, creating an awareness of the full scope of Hadassah’s work in the field of health.

Healthy Women, Healthy Lives serves as the umbrella for all the awareness initiatives. They are:
Strength in Knowing™ which enhances women's understanding of breast cancer; What Women and Girls Need to Know about the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Cervical Cancer, a program which assists members and their communities understand the importance and value of the tools available to prevent cervical cancer; Women Take Heart whose goal is to educate women on issues of heart disease prevention through screenings; and a collaborative effort entitled GoGirlGo! developed by the Women's Sports Foundation and implemented by Hadassah volunteers in communities throughout the U.S. The program encourages girls to participate in a physical activity combined with a discussion portion which emphasizes a curriculum that supports positive self esteem. All of these initiatives are available through the local Hadassah chapters in communities throughout the U.S. Contact your local Hadassah Chapter to take action through advocacy, donation and participation.

For further information, please visit our website at www.Hadassah.org

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The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is the nation’s leading group of professionals providing health care for women. As a private, voluntary, nonprofit organization, ACOG: serves as a strong advocate for quality health care for women; maintains the highest standards of clinical practice and continuing education of its members, who include nearly 90 percent of the nation’s board-certified ob-gyns—more than 40,000 physicians; promotes patient education and stimulates patient understanding of, and involvement in, medical care; and increases awareness among its members and the public of the changing issues facing women’s health care. www.acog.org

Protect & Detect: What Women Should Know About Cancer: www.acog.org/from_home/misc/protectanddetect.pdf

The Blue Thong Society (BTS)

The Blue Thong Society was 'snapped' in San Diego by 4 Girlfriends, all around 50, who still went to concerts, wore bell bottoms, cut and colored their hair like rock stars and, most importantly, have always fought for causes that they believed in. We picked the color blue because in color lore, blue signifies sympathy, understanding and compassion between women. BTS is a national women's social organization of all ages that supports neighborhood charities with a 'thongs on' approach in creative and fun ways as we scream our Battle Cry - "Fight Frump!" The Blue Woman Project is our latest endeavor where BTS will be raising money to donate to women who have the 'Blues'. We are honored to have been asked to be a 'Friend of Frosted Pink' in 2008. Check out our site and have a look around http://www.bluethongsociety.com or call us at (760) 591-4577.

YWCA USA

The YWCA USA is a national not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to social service, advocacy, education, leadership development and racial justice. Established in the United States in 1858, the YWCA is the oldest and largest national organization dedicated to the empowerment of women and girls and the elimination of racism. Through nearly 300 local YWCAs located across the nation in almost every state, and headquartered in Washington, D.C., the YWCA reaches 2.5 million women and girls, as well as their families. Please visit www.ywca.org for more information.

National Association for Female Executives

The National Association for Female Executives and Entrepreneurs, the country's largest association of women professionals and business owners, provides resources - through education, networking, and public advocacy - to empower its members to achieve career and personal success. For more information, please visit www.nafe.com