Posted by Sarah Schuman, M.S. CCC-SLP on 9/9/2020 to
Cleft Lip & Palate
Non-Profits for HNC & Craniofacial Patients |
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Take a moment with us to review a few of the wonderful nonprofit organizations within the HNC and Craniofacial communities.
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SWALLOWING DISORDERS & HNC ORGANIZATIONS |
Focused on "advancing the treatment of swallowing disorders in our lifetime", the National Foundation of Swallowing Disorders is a patient advocacy organization, committed to providing hope and improved quality of life for those suffering from all types of swallowing disorders. In pursuit of advancing prevention and treatment of dysphagia, NFOSD enhances direct patient support, education, research and raising public, professional and governmental awareness.
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Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer (SPOHNC) is involved in the development of programs of support. As such it can have an enormous positive impact on meeting the psychosocial needs of patients as well as preserving, restoring and promoting physical and emotional health. SPOHNC is dedicated to raising awareness and meeting the needs of oral and head and neck cancer patients through its many programs, resources and publications. |
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CRANIOFACIAL ORGANIZATIONS
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Children's Craniofacial Association has the powerful vision of imagining "a world where all people are accepted for who they are, not how they look". This fantastic organization aids those with facial differences with medical, financial, psychosocial, emotional and educational concerns. Not only does the CCA provide financial aid and opportunities for family networking, but they also have created an annual retreat that allows individuals the opportunity to form a supportive community. |
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Focusing on the principles of care, compassion and community, myFace supports those with craniofacial differences. The myFace Center at NYU Langone Health "provides integrative, highly specialized and personalized team care to all those who request treatment, regardless of the type or severity of the anomaly, the length of treatment, or the family's ability to afford care." CranioRehab is proud to be a sponsor of the myFace RACES FOR FACES virtual walk on September 26th. Join us! |
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