Scoliosis
Self Help Clearinghouse
National Scoliosis Foundation
International. 5 affiliated groups. Founded 1976. Dedicated to
helping children, parents, adults and health care providers deal
with the complexities of spinal deformities such as scoliosis.
Whether the issue is early detection and screening programs,
treatment methods, pain management or patient care, NSF strives to
promote public awareness, provide reliable information, encourage
on-going research and educate and support the scoliosis community.
Bi-annual newsletter, information packets, pen pals, conferences and
phone support. Assistance in starting local groups.
Write:
National Scoliosis Foundation
5 Cabot Pl.
Stoughton, MA 02072
Voice: 1-800-673-6922 or 781-341-6333
Fax: 781-341-8333
Website: http://www.scoliosis.org
E-mail: NSF@scoliosis.org
Verified: 10/27/2007
Scoliosis Association, Inc.
National. 50 chapters. Founded 1974. Information support network for
scoliosis patients and parents of children with scoliosis.
Establishes local patient and parent self-help groups. Encourages
school screening programs. Supports research. Newsletter. Membership
contribution $20. Guidelines for starting chapters.
Write:
Scoliosis Association
P.O. Box 811705
% Stanley Sacks
Boca Raton, FL 33481-1705
Voice: 1-800-800-0669
Fax: 561-994-2455
Website: http://www.scoliosis-assoc.org
Verified: 10/26/2007
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