American
Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
The AGA is a leading professional organization of gastroenterologic
physicians and scientists engaged in clinical practice, research
and education involving the functions and disorders of the digestive
system.
Visit www.gastro.org/public.htm
American
Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
The AAFP promotes and maintains high quality standards for family
doctors, and works to educate patients and the public in all health-related
matters. The AAFP's patient education Web site, www.familydoctor.org,
provides health information handouts, family health facts and self
care flowcharts on a variety of health topics, including heartburn.
Visit www.aafp.org
American
College of Gastroenterology (ACG)
The ACG is a group of digestive disease professionals that advances
the study and medical treatment of disorders of the intestinal tract.
The ACG Web site discusses common gastrointestinal problems, and
offers digestive health tips and a gastroenterologist locator service.
Visit www.acg.gi.org
American
Pharmaceutical Association (APhA)
The APhA, the national professional society of pharmacists in the
United States, is a leader in the professional and scientific advancement
of pharmacy, and in safeguarding the well being of the individual
patient. In addition to the professional site for pharmacists, the
APhA has a consumer-focused Web site, www.pharmacyandyou.org,
that provides resources and information on a variety of health conditions,
assuring safe and effective drug therapy.
Visit www.aphanet.org