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A B C H J K L M S

Alzheimer Society

The Alzheimer Society For Lethbridge and Area exists to improve the quality of life and comfort of individuals with Alzheimer Disease; to educate the public and support caregivers; to promote research into Alzheimer Disease.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Address: 162, 200 - 4 Avenue South

Lethbridge   Alberta T1J4C9

Phone: (403)329-3766

Fax:(403)327-3711

E-mail: alzleth@telusplanet.net

Web Site: www.alzheimer.ab.ca

 

Arthritis Society

The mission of this organization is to improve the quality of life for people affected by arthritis and to support proactive efforts toward the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure of arthritis.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Address:4B,740 - 4th Avenue South

Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0N9

Phone: (403)328-1422

Fax:(403)328-1424

E-mail: epaul@ab.arthritis.ca

Web Site: www.arthritis.ca

 

Brain Trauma Support Society

The objects of the Society are: to provide information respecting Brain Trauma, to offer support to victims of Brain Trauma and their family members and care givers, to acquire and maintain a lending library, to develop and promote an awareness among the public of the problems associated with Brain Trauma, and to promote the diagnosis and treatment of Brain Trauma.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Address: RR 8 S2 C8

Lethbridge,Alberta T1J4P4

Phone: 752-4951

Canadian Cancer Society, Lethbridge & District

This organization is a national community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.


CONTACT INFORMATION:

Address: 317-10th Street South

Lethbridge, Alberta T1J2M7

Phone: (403)327-5452

Fax:(403)327-5883

E-mail: CheriL@cancer.ab.ca

Web Site: www.cancer.ab.ca

 

Canadian Diabetes Association

This organization researches into the prevention, treatment and cure of diabetes, provides support services as well as advocates on behalf of those affected by the disease. In addition, the Canadian Diabetes Association concerns itself with the development, promotion and strengthening of educational programs about diabetes.

 CONTACT INFORMATION:

Address:

210D 12 A Street North

Lethbridge,Alberta T1H2J1

Phone:(403)327-4114

Fax:(403)328-4658

E-mail: sandra.marnoch@diabetes.ca

Web Site: www.diabetes.ca

 

Canadian Mental Health Association

The Canadian Mental Health Association is a voluntary, charitable organization with over 200 branches across Canada. This organization provides public and professional education, social action, advocacy and programs and services to the citizens of southern Alberta. These services enable individuals, groups and communities to enhance overall mental health.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Address:426 - 6th Street South

Lethbridge, Alberta T1J2C9

Phone: (403)329-4775

Fax:(403)320-7432

E-mail: cmha.asr@home.com

Web Site: www.chma.ab.ca

 

Canadian National Institute for the Blind

Working with blind and visually impaired persons and their families to assist with the adjustments to visual impairment. CNIB encourages clients to increase or maximize their independence. We provide counseling and referral, mobility instruction, technical aids assistance, child and family services, rehabilitation training and sight enhancement.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Address:

100 Deveta Place 410 Stafford Drive South

Lethbridge,Alberta T1J2L2

Phone: (403) 327-1044

Fax:(403) 380-2672

E-mail: gglinka@ab.cnib.ca

Web Site: www.cnib.ca

 

Canadian Red Cross Society

The Canadian Red Cross Society is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and, together with over 165 national societies, is focused on improving the situation of the most vulnerable. The Society helps people deal with situations that threaten their survival, their security and well-being as well as their human dignity in Canada and around the world.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Address:

1120 - 7th Avenue South

Lethbridge, Alberta T1K1K5

Phone:(403)327-7117

Fax:(403)327-1722

E-mail: crossr@telusplanet.net

Web Site: www.redcross.ca

 

CHINOOK HEALTH REGION - Lethbridge Regional Hospital

The Lethbridge Regional Hospital will promote, maintain and improve the health of residents of the Chinook Health Region by ensuring an affordable, accessible, accountable and integrated health system.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Address:960 -19th Street South

Lethbridge,Alberta T1K0K1

Phone:(403)388-6311

Fax:(403) 388-6018

Web Site: www.chr.ab.ca

 

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta

The mission of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta is to lead in funding heart and stroke research, providing public information and advocacy, and promoting healthy lifestyles.

Address:#207 542 7 Street South

Lethbridge,Alberta T1J2H1

Phone:(403)327-3239

Fax:(403)327-9928

Web Site: www.hsf.ab.ca

 

Journal of Young Investigators

The Journal of Young Investigators, Inc. <http://www.jyi.org/> (JYI)
offers a unique opportunity for students to participate in every level  of
leadership in a corporation and journal, including our executive  board of
directors.  The experience of participating in JYI is a lasting  one, and
is looked upon very favorably by future employers and schools.   JYI is
currently seeking manuscript submissions and talented
undergraduates from all academic backgrounds to fill several key staff
and Board of Directors (BOD) positions:


Human Resources Manager

Public Relations Officer

Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer (BOD)

Associate and Research Editor

Director of the Career Center (BOD)

Career Researcher and Editor

Please visit
http://www.jyi.org/participate.php for more information
about these and other open positions within JYI and for application
instructions.  For more information about submitting manuscripts to JYI,
please visit
http://www.jyi.org/submissions/.

JYI is a student-run and focused 501(c)(3) corporation that publishes a
monthly, peer-reviewed science journal.  Its staff is drawn from
academic institutions from around the world. JYI was established in 1998
with a grant from the National Science Foundation and has been featured
in The New York Times, Science Magazine, Nature Magazine, and The
Chronicle of Higher Education for providing innovative science and
journalism experiences for undergraduates.  Burroughs Wellcome Fund,
Science Magazine, and many others have helped to support the Journal of
Young Investigators in its mission.


If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at
DHR@jyi.org.  We welcome applications from current
undergraduates with strong academic backgrounds and English language
proficiency.

Sincerely,

Michael A. Troxel

Director of Human Resources

The Journal of Young Investigators, Inc.

www.jyi.org
http://www.jyi.org/

dhr@jyi.org

 

Kidney Foundation, Lethbridge Chapter

This is a national, volunteer-based organization dedicated to improving the health and quality of life for those people living with kidney disease. Motivated by a strong desire to contribute to the prevention and improved treatment of kidney disease, the Kidney Foundation of Canada is dedicated to the funding and promotion of high quality research.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Address:

438 10th Street North

Lethbridge   Alberta T1H2C7

Phone:(403)327-3635

Fax:(403)327-3639

E-mail: myrna.vandeurzen@kidneyfoundation.ab.ca

Web Site: www.kidney.ca

 

Lethbridge HIV Connection

The Lethbridge HIV Connection would like to inform the community of services we have to offer possible clients. In the areas of HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, and Harm Reduction we offer: peer support and drop in centre, HIV/Hep C counseling on an individual or group setting, an information line providing confidential HIV/Hep C information and support, treatment information, special needs fund to offset costs associated with HIV not covered by medicare and partnership development. We also have a large number of information pamphlets, videos and resource materials available on the above noted blood borne viruses. All information discussed, either by telephone or in person,is confidential. We are hoping to achieve a network where potentially infected/affected clients have a first line of defense against their disease, namely a factual base of information.

 CONTACT INFORMAITON

Address:1206 - 6th Avenue South

Lethbridge,Alberta T1J1A4

Phone:(403)328-8186

Fax:(403)328- 8564

E-mail: lethhiv@telusplanet.net

 

MADD Canada, Lethbridge & District Area.

MADD Canada (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) is a non-profit grassroots organization with Chapters and Community Action Teams across the country. MADD Chapters are run by volunteers from coast to coast and include not only mothers, but also fathers, friends, business professionals, experts in the drunk driving field and concerned citizens who want to make a difference in the fight against impaired driving.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Address:

Box 4587

Taber,Alberta T1G2C9

Phone:(403)223-0201

Fax:(403)223-5902

E-mail: maddtaberlethbridge@telus.net

Web Site: www.madd.ca

 

Schizophrenia Society of Alberta Lethbridge & Area Chapter

The Schizophrenia Society of Alberta, Lethbridge and

Area Chapter was established in 1989 and is one of over 100 Chapters across Canada. The Chapter provides a variety of services such as Internet and computer training at no cost. The Partnership Program entails making presentations to schools and community groups, monthly support group meetings, a monthly newsletter, advocacy for the mentally ill, as well as family support and education.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Address:

426 - 6 Street South

Lethbridge,Alberta T1J2C9

Phone:(403) 327-4305

Fax:(403) 328-0124

E-mail: ssoalethbridge@shaw.ca

Web Site: www.geocities.com/ssoaleth

 

St. John Ambulance

This organization is committed to improving the health, safety and quality of life of Canadians through the provision of education and skill training programs in First Aid and Health Care and through related community services by the Brigade.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Address:1254 - 3rd Avenue South

Lethbridge,Alberta T1J0J9

Phone:(403)327-2847

Fax:(403)327-2820

E-mail: stjnambl@telusplanet.net

Web Site: www.sja.ca

 

St. Michael's Health Centre

The mission of this organization is to provide the residents of Southern Alberta with quality health care, focussing on those in need of continuing and palliative care.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Address:1400 - 9th Avenue South

Lethbridge,Alberta T1J4V5

Phone:(403)382-6481

Fax:(403)382-6413

E-mail: mcraft@stmhc.com