Health Links

  
 
 
 
 
The following links are provided as a resource for you to learn more about gastrointestinal health and the various organizations that contribute to and support the field of gastroenterology.

IMPORTANT: None of the information on our Website or any of the following sites is intended to substitute for a qualified physician, to provide medical advice, or to diagnose symptoms. If you have a medical condition, you should consult your physician or if urgent call 911 immediately. As with any information on the Internet, you should exercise caution regarding the reliability, accuracy, and truthfulness of what you read. The following links are provided as is, with no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the usefulness, accuracy, appropriateness, or fitness of the Web site itself or the information found there.


American Association for the Study of Liver diseases (AASLD)
The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) is a leading organization of scientists and healthcare professionals committed to preventing and curing liver disease.  Information is available on all aspects of liver diseases. For generations, AASLD has been a catalyst for the investigation and treatment of liver diseases. AASLD upholds the standards of the profession and fosters research that generates improved treatment options for the millions of patients with liver disease.  http://www.aasld.org

American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)
Formed in 1932, ACG's mission is to advance the scientific study and medical treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.
http://www.acg.gi.org

American College of Physicians (ACP)
The nation's largest medical specialty society with a mission to enhance the quality and effectiveness of health care by fostering excellence and professionalism in the practice of medicine.
http://www.acponline.org

American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
Publications, brochures, organizations and other helpful information designed to answer your questions about a variety of digestive health concerns.
http://www.gastro.org/public.html

American Liver Foundation (ALF)
A national, voluntary nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of liver diseases through research, education and advocacy.
http://www.liverfoundation.org

American Medical Association (AMA)
A leader in promoting professionalism in medicine and setting standards for medical education, practice, and ethics.
http://www.ama-assn.org

American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
Founded in 1941, the ASGE is a specialty society dedicated to the education of its physician members in the appropriate use of endoscopic techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.
http://www.asge.org

Celiac Sprue Association (CSA)
This is a nonprofit support organization dedicated to helping individuals with celiac disease.
http://www.csaceliacs.org

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA)
Advocates public policy positions that accelerate progress toward a future without Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
http://www.ccfa.org

National Cancer Institute (NCI)
http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov/

New York Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (NYSGE)
The New York Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy is the largest regional GI endoscopy society in the United States. The Society is dedicated to the teaching and advancement of gastrointestinal endoscopy.  http://www.nysge.org

New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH)
http://www.health.state.ny.us/

The International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) is a nonprofit education and research organization. It is dedicated to informing, assisting, and supporting people affected by gastrointestinal (GI) disorders.   http://www.iffgd.org/

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) conducts and supports basic and clinical research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health.  Links to information on many digestive and liver problems can be found her.  http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/

World Health Organization (WHO)
http://www.who.int/en/