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| Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses |
| The Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses (APON) is the professional organization for pediatric oncology nurses. Its members are dedicated to promoting optimal nursing care for children and adolescents with cancer and their families.APON strives to improve the care given to children who have cancer and their families by: promoting excellence in the specialty of pediatric oncology nursing; providing quality publications focusing on pediatric oncology nursing; promoting communication and collegial exchange among nurses caring for pediatric oncology patients and their families; encouraging members to contribute to the professional and lay literature with regard to nursing care of pediatric oncology patients and their families; providing quality national and regional education programs; promoting implementation of the scope and standards of pediatric oncology nursing practice developed by APON; providing liaison with other organiztions whose membership may influence the care given to pediatric oncology patients and their families; promoting a positive image of pediatric oncology nursing and its effect on the care of pediatric oncology patients and their families; supporting local, state and national legislation affecting the care of pediatric oncology patients and their families and legislation pertaining to the profession of nursing. |
| Association of American Cancer Institutes |
| Objectives: Afford an opportunity for the leadership of cancer institutes and centers throughout the world to meet and discuss mutual problems at appropriate levels; Foster inter-institutional collaboration on state, regional, national, international programs for the control of cancer through research, education and service; Support investigations into the causes, nature, prevention, treatment and rehabilitations of cancer by encouraging the exchange of ideas, information, personnel, and special facilities among groups with predominant interests in cancer; Foster educational and training opportunities in the related biomedical sciences; Provide guidance to federal, state and local governments and private and civil organizations concerning cancer research, public and health professional education, medical care and rehabilitation of cancer patients; Hold meetings of delegates from the membership to expedite the aforementioned purposes. |
| Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation |
| The Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation (AA&MDSIF) is the world’s leading non-profit health organization dedicated to supporting patients and their families who are living with aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) and related bone marrow failure diseases. The AA&MDSIF provides answers, support and hope to thousands of patients and their families around the world. Founded in 1983, the AA&MDSIF provides patient education, advocacy, health professional resources and research grants and is supported by individual contributions from grateful patients, families and friends as well as foundations and corporations.
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| American Association of Blood Banks |
| The American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), established in 1947, is a professional, voluntary standard-setting association for individuals and institutions engaged in the many facets of blood banking, transfusion medicine and tissue banking.The mission of the AABB is to establish and promote the highest standards of care for patients and donors through leadership in all aspects of blood banking, transfusion medicine and tissue banking. |
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