Mails information about pre-diabetes.

Provides information about monkeypox - a viral disease that can cause rashes and other symptoms. It does not commonly occur in the US, but there is currently an outbreak of monkeypox with cases spreading in Washington state and across the country, as well as in many other countries. Many of the current cases are occurring in men who have sex with men, although monkeypox can spread person-to-person with any kind of close, skin-to-skin contact. Includes information about exposure, symptoms, testing, treatment, and vaccinations.

National office offers several supports for visually impaired people. - Plastic, four-line, twenty-eight cell slates along with a saddle stylus. The slate and stylus have long been and continue to be valuable tools for writing Braille - Rigid, fiberglass, white canes - An online store with products that support visually impaired people - Information and referral to additional resources

Offers comprehensive diabetes management programs for patients and their families as well as classes that cover every aspect of diabetes care.   Classes are for people newly diagnosed as well as people who have been living with the disease.

Helpline offers arthritis prevention and control information as well as referrals to physicians. Provides public and professional arthritis education programs and materials.   Minimal collection of materials in Spanish.

Offers prenatal, CPR, birth refresher, wellness and chronic disease management classes.   CPR class is intended for the general public for adult CPR and choking techniques. Participants do receive a Medic II CPR card, good for 2 years. The card is not a certificate. The newsletter 'Med Info' is published quarterly and lists classes and special events.

Blueprints for Special Education training offered twice a year provides extensive guidance from lawyers on every aspect of special education evaluation, effective goal setting, accessing school supports and services, resolving differences, and self-advocacy. Lunch and Learn workshops give access to practical information about everything from regulations governing insurance and educational benefits, adult autism burnout, to how to enhance your relationship with your child.

Provides information on type 1 diabetes  and advances in research, advocacy and education.

Support line answers questions about ostomies and continent procedures via phone. Mails out packets of information for those who need additional information. Website offers health education resources, including ostomy literature, and information on ostomy supplies. This organization works with the American Cancer Society, Cancer Lifeline and Crohn's and Colitis Foundation.  

Provides information about managing chronic pain and supporting individuals managing chronic pain is available on the website. Peer support group meeting locator for chronic pain. Each group must be led by a person with chronic pain. ACPA guidelines indicate that groups should not be affiliated with any hospital or other such institution.

Help people make better health decisions through support, encouragement, and health-related education. Support patients living with chronic diseases through one-on-one appointments, groups, and community-based classes. Provide education on diabetes, prediabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure, glucometer teaching, basic nutrition, asthma, tobacco cessation, family planning, exercise, among other topics. Health educator help patients to set goals that help the patient achieve better health outcomes. Offers community classes including exercise groups, cooking workshops, yoga, diabetes management, and gardening.

Provides information and support services to people with Spina Bifida and families who have children with Spina Bifida.   Coordinates mentoring groups, and offers limited financial assistance to help with medical costs associated with Spina Bifida. Organizes informal get-togethers for people associated with the organization and others interested in Spina Bifida.

Free portal for upcoming events, trainings, and workshops, as well as recordings of previous ones. Includes access to the Brain Injury Workshop Series which provides information on enhancing skills, increasing knowledge, building connections, and covers key topics relevant to brain injury. Also offers links to brain injury support groups and resources.

Provides a variety of diabetes classes including classes for those who are newly diagnosed, classes about living with diabetes and classes for women with gestational diabetes.

Helps adults, their friends, support persons and family members learn and practice the skills needed to manage and control diabetes. Offers one-on-one diabetes counseling as well as in a class format.  Additionally has classes especially for people with pre-diabetes.  Topics include diabetes and its complications, how to monitor glucose levels, what to eat, exercise, medication management and eye and foot care.

12-month class series helps participants adopt the healthy habits needed to prevent type 2 diabetes. Trained lifestyle coaches lead classes to help participants make better food choices, increase physical activity and learn coping skills to maintain weight loss and healthy lifestyle changes.

Provides information about exercise classes for people with Parkinson disease as well as educational classes on managing Parkinson disease and classes for caregivers. Most classes are virtual.

Provides a network of care providers who offer comprehensive, up-to-date resources to assist Sickle Cell carriers and their families with: - Access to Washington state's most dedicated sickle cell specialists - physicians, nurses, social workers, genetic counselors and more. - Opportunities to learn about new ways to prevent and manage pain, to work with teachers and schools, and to otherwise support a child's health, growth and development. - Social activities and the chance to meet and learn from other families who are living with sickle cell disease. - Regular updates on the latest research, community activities and other resources. Provides assistance in patient-provider communication issues.

Provides community information and referral for people with disabilities, their family members, friends and service providers working with the disability community.

Offers resources for people wanting to learn more about viral hepatitis (hepatitis A, B, and C). Trained staff are available to answer questions and offer support and information. Linkage to on-site hepatitis C treatment and low-barrier buprenorphine treatment in partnership with Seattle Roots. Hepatitis C case management services available.

Provides health education materials and information regarding heart disease and stroke. Provides some information on heart disease in Spanish and limited information in Chinese, Japanese and Tagalog.

12-month class series helps participants adopt the healthy habits needed to prevent type 2 diabetes. Trained lifestyle coaches lead classes to help participants make better food choices, increase physical activity and learn coping skills to maintain weight loss and healthy lifestyle changes.

Supports newly diagnosed adult patients and parents of newly diagnosed children so they don't experience isolation due to their bleeding disorder.   Many recreational and social outings are organized throughout the year including an annual retreat for women in May, a men's retreat and a holiday party. Events promote socialization, networking and education among peers. Distributes a quarterly newsletter, provides educational materials such as books, videos and tapes about bleeding disorders, and offers a network for peer support.

Works to improve the lives of blind people in local communities. Local chapters in Clallam County, Clark County, and the greater Seattle area meet regularly along with a virtual chapter. Offers a group for older adults and one for parents of blind children. Groups provide education, advocacy and support to their members.

12-month class series helps participants adopt the healthy habits needed to prevent type 2 diabetes. Trained lifestyle coaches lead classes to help participants make better food choices, increase physical activity and learn coping skills to maintain weight loss and healthy lifestyle changes.