Cancer Awareness & Prevention An estimated two-thirds of all cancers are preventable. According to the National Cancer Institute, cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Information and education are key to cancer prevention, early detection and to sound decision making about [...]
Find An Alpha-1 Support Group
CHC_Blogging2019-08-17T16:04:42-04:00Find An Alpha-1 Support Group Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1) is a genetic (inherited) condition – it is passed from parents to their children through their genes. Alpha-1 may result in serious lung disease in adults and/or liver disease at any age. Provided by Alpha-1 Foundation. [...]
Sickle Cell Disease FAQs
CHC_Blogging2019-08-19T21:52:43-04:00Sickle Cell Disease FAQs Learn more about this inherited disorder. Provided by Sickle Cell Disease Association of America. View Resource
Neuromuscular Diseases
CHC_Blogging2019-09-23T00:00:58-04:00Neuromuscular Diseases Learn more about neuromuscular diseases, along with the research, care and support with this comprehensive list provided by Muscular Dystrophy Association. View Resource
Cystic Fibrosis Treatments and Therapies
CHC_Blogging2019-10-28T18:31:25-04:00Cystic Fibrosis Treatments and Therapies People with cystic fibrosis are living longer and more fulfilling lives, thanks in part to specialized CF care and a range of treatment options. To stay healthy and control symptoms, people of all ages with CF can manage their disease by [...]
Cystic Fibrosis Diagnosis
CHC_Blogging2019-09-23T00:29:00-04:00Cystic Fibrosis Diagnosis If you or your child has just been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, or your doctor has recommended testing for CF, you may have many questions. Answers provided by Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. View Resource
Daily Life with Cystic Fibrosis
CHC_Blogging2019-08-22T16:00:19-04:00Daily Life with Cystic Fibrosis Living with cystic fibrosis comes with many challenges, including medical, social, and financial. By learning more about how you can manage your disease every day, you can ultimately help find a balance between your busy lifestyle and your CF care. [...]
Find a Cystic Fibrosis Care Center
CHC_Blogging2019-08-22T15:56:41-04:00Find a Cystic Fibrosis Care Center The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation provides funding for and accredit more than 130 CF care centers nationwide, including more than 100 programs for treating adults with CF. The high quality of specialized care available throughout the care center network has led [...]
Facts About Down Syndrome
CHC_Blogging2019-08-22T23:54:20-04:00Facts About Down Syndrome Named after John Langdon Down, the first physician to identify the syndrome, Down syndrome is the most frequently occurring genetic condition, occurring in 1 in 691 births. Learn more about this chromosomal disorder. Provided by the Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas [...]
About ALS and Veterans
CHC_Blogging2019-11-16T18:19:21-05:00About ALS and Veterans Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease) weakens and eventually destroys the body’s motor neurons, making functions such as walking and talking very difficult. Paralysis quickly results. Research has told us that veterans—particularly those who served in the Gulf War—are about [...]