Sites:
| Chicago Asthma Consortium: Seeks to reduce the morbidity and mortality and enhance the quality of life for people with asthma. Includes information on its programs and services, statistics, brochures, event calendar, and contacts. | | Chicago HELP: STD Educational Support Group: Providing support, resources and education to lay persons on sexually transmitted disease (STD) prevention. | | Chicago Stuttering Society: Independent nonprofit group established to provide information, advocacy, and support for those who stutter. | | Gastro-Intestinal Research Foundation of Chicago: GIRF supports research on the causes and cures of digestive diseases. Includes support for patients, friends and relatives. Offers programs and services, education, and contacts. | | Scleroderma Foundation - Chicago Chapter: Supports patients and families of this chronic, autoimmune disease of the connective tissue. Includes overview of programs and events, donations, links, and contacts. | | Skin Disease Education Foundation: Not-for-profit organization that focuses on educating and updating physicians about diseases and conditions of the skin. Includes conferences, public education programs, and contacts. | | Tuberculosis Control in Chicago: A comprehensive information site for tuberculosis, a mycobacterial infectious disease, that is developed and maintained by local volunteers. Features area resources, clinics, a photo gallery, and contacts. | | University of Chicago: Asthma Center: Offers general information about causes, effects and management. Includes specific information for children, and for health professionals. |
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