LYMPHEDEMA ADVOCACY STATE HEALTH OFFICIALS

Association of State and Territorial Health Officials

State by state listing of departments of health

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Association of State and Territorial Health Officials

http://www.astho.org/

1275 K Street NW Suite. 800
Washington, DC 20005-4006

Phone: (202) 371-9090

Fax: (202) 371-9797

The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) is the national nonprofit organization representing the state and territorial public health agencies of the United States, the U.S. Territories, and the District of Columbia. ASTHO's members, the chief health officials of these jurisdictions, are dedicated to formulating and influencing sound public health policy, and to assuring excellence in state-based public health practice.

Vision

Healthy people thriving in a nation free of preventable illness and injury

Mission

Transforming public health within states and territories to help members dramatically improve health and wellness

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Alabama

Alabama Department of Public Health

http://www.adph.org/Default.asp?bhcp=1

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Alaska

Health and Social Services

http://health.hss.state.ak.us/default.cfm

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American Samoa

http://www.health.gov.ws/
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Arizona

Arizona Department of Health Services

http://www.hs.state.az.us/

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Arkansas

Department of Health

http://www.healthyarkansas.com/

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California

California Department of Health Services

http://www.dhs.ca.gov/

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Colorado

Department of Public Health and Environment

http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/

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Connecticut

Department of Public Health

http://www.dph.state.ct.us/

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Delaware

Division of Public Health

http://www.state.de.us/dhss/dph/index.htm

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District of Columbia

Department of Health

http://dchealth.dc.gov/doh/site/

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Federated States of Micronesia

http://www.fsmgov.org/

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Florida

Department of Health

http://www.doh.state.fl.us/

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Georgia

Division of Public Health

http://www.health.state.ga.us/

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Guam

http://www.dphss.guam.gov/

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Hawaii

Department of Public Health

http://hawaii.gov/health/

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Idaho

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

http://www2.state.id.us/dhw/

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Illinois

Illinois Department of Public Health

http://www.idph.state.il.us/

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Indiana

Indiana Department of Health

http://www.in.gov/isdh/

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Iowa

Iowa Department of Public Health

http://idph.state.ia.us/

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Kansas

Kansas Department of pUBLIC hEALTH

http://www.kdhe.state.ks.us/

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Kentucky

http://chfs.ky.gov/dph/dph_commissioner.htm

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Louisiana

Department of Public Health and Hospitals

http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/?ID=79

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Maine

Bureau of Health

http://www.state.me.us/dhs/boh/index.htm

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Maryland

Department of Health

http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/

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Massachusetts

Department of Public Health

http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dph/welcome-from-commissioner-john-auerbach.html

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Michigan

Department of Community Health

http://www.michigan.gov/mdch

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Minnesota

Department of Health

http://www.health.state.mn.us/

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Mississippi

Department of Health

http://www.msdh.state.ms.us/

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Missouri

Department of Health and Senior Services

http://www.dhss.mo.gov/

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Montana

Department of Public Health & Human Services

http://governor.mt.gov/cabinet/#public

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Nebraska

Health and Human Services System

http://dhhs.ne.gov/pages/urlchange.aspx

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Nevada

State Health Division

http://dhhs.nv.gov/

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New Hampshire

Department of Health and Human Services

http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/

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New Jersey

Department of Health and Senior Services

http://www.state.nj.us/health/

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New Mexico

http://www.health.state.nm.us/

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New York

New York Department of Health

http://www.health.state.ny.us/

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North Carolina

Department of Health and Human Services

http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/

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North Dakota

Department of Health

http://www.health.state.nd.us/

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Commonwealth of the Northern Marianna Islands

http://dph.gov.mp/

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Ohio

Department of Health

http://www.odh.ohio.gov/

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Oklahoma

State Department of Health

http://www.health.state.ok.us/

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Oregon

Department of Human Services / Health

http://public.health.oregon.gov/Pages/Home.aspx

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Pennsylvania

Department of Health

http://www.dsf.health.state.pa.us/health/site/default.asp

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Puerto Rico

Departamento de Salud / Health

http://www.salud.gov.pr/

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South Carolina

Department of Health and Environmental Control

http://www.scdhec.net/

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South Dakota

Department of Health

http://www.state.sd.us/doh/

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Tennessee

Department of Health

http://www.state.tn.us/health/

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Texas

Department of State Health Services

http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/

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Utah

Department of Health

http://www.health.utah.gov/

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Vermont

Department of Health

http://healthvermont.gov/

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Virginia

Department of Health

http://www.vdh.state.va.us/

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Washington

Department of Health

http://www.doh.wa.gov/

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West Virginia

Department of Health and Human Resources

http://www.wvdhhr.org/

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Wisconsin

Department of Health and Family Services

http://www.dhfs.state.wi.us/

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Wyoming

Department of Health

http://www.health.wyo.gov/

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For information about Lymphedema

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For information on Lymphedema in Children

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Lymphedema Glossary

http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=glossary:listing

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Lymphedema People - Support Groups

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Children with Lymphedema

The time has come for families, parents, caregivers to have a support group of their own. Support group for parents, families and caregivers of chilren with lymphedema. Sharing information on coping, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. Sponsored by Lymphedema People.

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/childrenwithlymphedema/

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Lipedema Lipodema Lipoedema

No matter how you spell it, this is another very little understood and totally frustrating conditions out there. This will be a support group for those suffering with lipedema/lipodema. A place for information, sharing experiences, exploring treatment options and coping.

Come join, be a part of the family!

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/lipedema_lipodema_lipoedema/?yguid=209645515

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MEN WITH LYMPHEDEMA

If you are a man with lymphedema; a man with a loved one with lymphedema who you are trying to help and understand come join us and discover what it is to be the master instead of the sufferer of lymphedema.

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/menwithlymphedema/

Subscribe: menwithlymphedema-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

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All About Lymphangiectasia

Support group for parents, patients, children who suffer from all forms of lymphangiectasia. This condition is caused by dilation of the lymphatics. It can affect the intestinal tract, lungs and other critical body areas.

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/allaboutlymphangiectasia/

Subscribe: allaboutlymphangiectasia-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

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Lymphatic Disorders Support Group @ Yahoo Groups

While we have a number of support groups for lymphedema... there is nothing out there for other lymphatic disorders. Because we have one of the most comprehensive information sites on all lymphatic disorders, I thought perhaps, it is time that one be offered.

DISCRIPTION

Information and support for rare and unusual disorders affecting the lymph system. Includes lymphangiomas, lymphatic malformations, telangiectasia, hennekam's syndrome, distichiasis, Figueroa
syndrome, ptosis syndrome, plus many more. Extensive database of information available through sister site Lymphedema People.

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/lymphaticdisorders/

Subscribe: lymphaticdisorders-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

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Lymphedema People New Wiki Pages

Have you seen our new “Wiki” pages yet? Listed below are just a sample of the more than 140 pages now listed in our Wiki section. We are also working on hundred more. Come and take a stroll!

Lymphedema Glossary

http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=glossary:listing

Lymphedema

http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=lymphedema

Arm Lymphedema

http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=arm_lymphedema

Leg Lymphedema

http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=leg_lymphedema

Acute Lymphedema

http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=acute_lymphedema

The Lymphedema Diet

http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=the_lymphedema_diet