ORGANIZATIONS
My Supporters
As part of ThyroidChange's global community, the following organizations have reached out to offer their support. They share the same mission for personalized thyroid care with comprehensive laboratory testing, expanded treatment options and complementary support for individual needs.
There is no fee to become a supporter, just a shared vision. If you share my mission and would like to join my listing, e-mail me at info@thyroidchange.org. Please note that I may not be able to fulfill every listing request.
As part of ThyroidChange's global community, the following organizations have reached out to offer their support. They share the same mission for personalized thyroid care with comprehensive laboratory testing, expanded treatment options and complementary support for individual needs.
There is no fee to become a supporter, just a shared vision. If you share my mission and would like to join my listing, e-mail me at info@thyroidchange.org. Please note that I may not be able to fulfill every listing request.
Down Syndrome Options
Down Syndrome Options increases awareness and educates parents and doctors on options for individuals with Down syndrome. They support their community in their best efforts to navigate a path to better health and function. One of the primary areas of treatment they emphasize is proper thyroid treatment in children and adults with Down syndrome. |
EmpowHER
An award-winning social health source for women which provides visitors access to one of the largest women’s health and wellness content libraries on the web, as well as the largest online community of women discussing their health and wellness issues with a “24 Hour Promise”: ask any health question and receive a response within 24 hours. |
Hypo2-föreningen Support Group
A Swedish independent, user-led, organization that aims for the correct diagnosis and treatment of thyroid disease. Hypo2-föreningen is lobbying the Swedish Drug Administration, who does not give marketing approval for natural desiccated thyroid medication and also provides current news and information on their web-site. |
The International College of Integrative Medicine
A community of dedicated physicians who advance innovative therapies in integrative medicine by conducting educational conferences, supporting research, and cooperating with other scientific organizations, while promoting the highest standards of practice. The ICIM seeks to increase the skills, knowledge and procedures available to clinicians. |
The International Hormone Society
IHS has two major goals: 1) To promote public awareness of the importance and availability of doctors specializing in the science of hormone deficiencies or excesses and in the medicine of aging and 2) To work with the medical community to bring the "medicine of aging" to a more prominent level of utilization in the various medical specialties. |
Lucine Health Sciences
Founded on the belief that women’s health and hormones matter, Lucine believes that women should have options to manage their hormones, lab tests should predict clinical symptoms, and hormone testing should be a routine part of women’s health care. By utilizing the power, knowledge and influence of women, Lucine is bringing about these changes. |
The Mighty
A digital publisher that celebrates the human spirit by connecting people facing disease and disability through honest stories. They are writers, editors, producers, developers and more who have worked at a lot of big media companies that have joined forces to build The Mighty. To learn how to share your story,visit: http://themighty.com/contact/. REACT Thyroid Foundation
REACT was a 501(c)(3) founded by the late, Michelle LeBeau, thyroid cancer warrior. REACT is dedicated to creating awareness for thyroid cancer and raising funds to support research for new treatment options and to ultimately find a cure. They also promote education for early detection through "Neck Checks" at home and during routine doctor appointments. |
National Academy for Hypothyroidism
A non-profit, multidisciplinary medical society headed by Kent Holtorf, M.D., David Brownstein, M.D., Denis Wilson, M.D., Michael Freidman, N.D., and Mary Shomon. NAHIS is dedicated to the promotion of scientifically sound and medically validated concepts and information pertaining to the diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism. Sköldkörtelföreningen
A patient organization for people with different types of thyroid diseases, and their dependents. Sköldkörtelföreningen organizes member meetings and arranges lectures by specialists in thyroid health care. They also participate in cooperative groups with some of Stockholm's largest hospitals and disseminates the latest research in thyroid health care. |
Thyroid GIB
This Gibraltar-based organization provides information and resources to promote effective diagnosis, and appropriate treatment for people with thyroid disorders. Derek Porro, Founder, suffered from undiagnosed Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis for years. Almost in a coma before diagnosis, now Derek exudes athleticism. He blogs to prevent the suffering of others. |
Thyroid Patient Advocacy: TPA
Thyroid Patient Advocacy (TPA) is an independent, user-led, organization located in the United Kingdom which was established to ensure that all thyroid disease sufferers are given a correct diagnosis and receive effective treatment. TPA believes that all patients should have access to all relevant tests and treatment, including synthetic or natural T3. |
Thyroid UK
A charitable organization working primarily within the United Kingdom that strives to provide quality information to individuals with thyroid disorders. Thyroid UK works effectively at communicating with Department of Health, NHS departments, pharmacies, and the Information Commissioners Office. They also network with other voluntary and are involved in research. |
Thyroidea Norge
An organization for thyroid sufferers in Norway whose aim is to educate patients providing the tools necessary to have an informed dialogue with their physicians. Thyroidea Norge aims to work towards an international co-operation and lobbies politicians to improve rights in the Norwegian social security system and promote research in this area. |
ZRT Laboratory
An industry leader in hormone and wellness testing, this CLIA certified diagnostic laboratory provides accurate test results that assist healthcare providers in making informed treatment decisions. ZRT’s complete thyroid profile combines the four most clinically useful thyroid function tests (TSH, Free T4, Free T3, and TPO). |