UT Southwestern Medical Center has a caring staff of medical professionals who are committed to enhancing patients’ quality of life as well as meeting the needs of patients’ families. Our staff can direct them to a variety of informative and enriching support groups and other resources, which can be tailored to meet a specific situation.
At UT Southwestern, excellence in patient care includes pointing the way to resources patients and their families may not be familiar with, but which have proved invaluable to others. We trust these services will assist patients on the road to healing and improved health.
SleepEducation.com
Presented by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, this site offers articles on sleep disorders, tools and quizzes to evaluate your sleep patterns and a forum for people to share their struggles with sleep disorders.
ALS Association (ALSA)
The mission of the ALS Association is to find a cure for and improve living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. ALSA provides research, patient and community services, public education, and advocacy and offers help and hope to those facing the disease.
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine accredits sleep centers and labs. This site offers resources and discussion forums for people with sleep disorders.
American Sleep Apnea Association
This nonprofit organization’s goal is reducing injury, disability and death from sleep apnea. Read more about this disorder, find a support group, or join a discussion forum.
Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is a partnership between scientists and concerned citizens aimed at conquering neuromuscular diseases that affect more than one million Americans. MDA combats neuromuscular diseases through programs of research, comprehensive medical and community services, and professional and public health education.
Narcolepsy Network
The Narcolepsy Network is dedicated to raising awareness about narcolepsy, or excessive daytime sleepiness. The site offers information, screening tests, and answers to frequently asked questions about narcolepsy.
National Sleep Foundation
The National Sleep Foundation’s Web site offers a wide variety of information for anyone suffering from a sleep disorder. Tools and quizzes, information sheets, an Ask the Expert forum, and a calendar of upcoming events are all available.
Post-Polio Health International (PHI)
Post-Polio Health International's mission is to enhance the lives and independence of polio survivors and home ventilator users through education, advocacy, research and networking.
Restless Leg Syndrome Foundation
Up to 10 percent of the population may have restless leg syndrome, and this organization is devoted to supporting and educating patients and their families. Communicate with others who have the disorder, find a support group, and learn more about RLS.
