Livestrong Guidebook

Not a Physical Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33331

9 Miles—Get Directions

(855) 220-7777

Website

 http://www.livestrong.org/what-we-do/program/livestrong-guidebook

Description: Provides information and resources to address specific concerns that patients, loved ones, and caregivers often have during diagnosis, treatment, and post-treatment.

Description: Provides information and resources to address specific concerns that patients, loved ones, and caregivers often have during diagnosis, treatment, and post-treatment.

Living After Cancer Treatment Brochure

Not a Physical Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33331

9 Miles—Get Directions

(855) 220-7777

Website

 http://www.livestrong.org/what-we-do/living-after-cancer-treatment-brochure

Description: Provides a series of brochures about cancer survivorship.

Description: Provides a series of brochures about cancer survivorship.

Health Support

Northwest 10th Street Location

6009 Northwest 10th Street, Margate, FL, 33063

11 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 973-0300

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Website

 http://www.margatefl.com

Description: Provides medical response in the case of an emergency, such as a fall or other event. The Senior Center nurse is prepared to render or coordinate medical care to all program participants; in addition, lectures on health issues.

Description: Provides medical response in the case of an emergency, such as a fall or other event. The Senior Center nurse is prepared to render or coordinate medical care to all program participants; in addition, lectures on health issues.

24/7 Live Cancer Helpline

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309

12 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 227-2345

Website

 http://www.cancer.org/

Description: Provides information such as treatment options or potential side effects, transportation to chemo or a place to stay when treatment is far away, and more.

Description: Provides information such as treatment options or potential side effects, transportation to chemo or a place to stay when treatment is far away, and more.

Center for Information

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309

12 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 342-2383

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (EST)

Website

 http://www.diabetes.org

Description: Assists in connecting individuals with the appropriate financial aid resources, and refers local diabetes self-management education seminars.

Description: Assists in connecting individuals with the appropriate financial aid resources, and refers local diabetes self-management education seminars.

Arthritis Self-Help Course

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309

12 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 283-7800

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.arthritis.org/florida

Description: Teaches participants about arthritis treatment in general; also teaches exercise principles, and gives individuals a chance to make their individualized exercise plan and learn how to solve problems.

Description: Teaches participants about arthritis treatment in general; also teaches exercise principles, and gives individuals a chance to make their individualized exercise plan and learn how to solve problems.

Speakers Bureau

Northwest 21st Avenue Location

5101 Northwest 21st Avenue, Suite 450, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309

12 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 714-9477

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.bcma.com

Description: Provides speakers on medical subjects to community groups, agencies, and organizations.

Description: Provides speakers on medical subjects to community groups, agencies, and organizations.

Public and Professional Education

3201 West Commercial Boulevard Location

3201 West Commercial Blvd, Suite 237, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309

12 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 739-5006

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.cff.org/chapters/southeast-florida-chapter-fort-lauderdale-office

Description: Offers education about the warning signs of children's lung and digestive diseases through film showings, literature distribution, video loan service, professional literature, and literature provided to the public and school libraries.

Description: Offers education about the warning signs of children's lung and digestive diseases through film showings, literature distribution, video loan service, professional literature, and literature provided to the public and school libraries.

Kids CAN (Cancer Awareness Now)

West Prospect Road Location

4850 West Prospect Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309

12 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 763-6776

Contact Hours: Mon - Thurs, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Fri, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Website

 http://www.gildasclubsouthflorida.org

Description: Offers a community-based cancer education program for middle and high school students.

Description: Offers a community-based cancer education program for middle and high school students.

Educational and Supportive Materials

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309

12 Miles—Get Directions

Website

 http://www.jdrf.org/t1d-resources/newly-diagnosed/children/bag-of-hope

Description: Provides a comprehensive collection of educational and supportive materials called the Bag of Hope to assist parents discuss Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) to their young ones.

Description: Provides a comprehensive collection of educational and supportive materials called the Bag of Hope to assist parents discuss Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) to their young ones.

MS Support Services

West Commercial Boulevard Location

3250 West Commercial Boulevard, Suite 340, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309

12 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 731-4224

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.nationalmssociety.org

Description: Provides support services to persons with MS, including self-help groups, social groups and programs, group wellness classes, information and referral, education, and case management.

Description: Provides support services to persons with MS, including self-help groups, social groups and programs, group wellness classes, information and referral, education, and case management.

Educational Program

West Commercial Boulevard Location

3250 West Commercial Boulevard, Suite 340, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309

12 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 731-4224

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Resources-Support/Library-Education-Programs/Knowledge-is-Power

Description: Educates the public, people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), their family, and friends about MS through the website, social media, printed literature, and special events.

Description: Educates the public, people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), their family, and friends about MS through the website, social media, printed literature, and special events.

Spinal Cord Injury

North Andrews Avenue Location

3799 North Andrews Avenue, Oakland Park, FL, 33309

12 Miles—Get Directions

(305) 575-7180

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Website

 http://www.pvaflorida.org

Description: Provides education/information for veterans and military with spinal cord disease or injury. Services include wheelchair sports and recreation, information on property taxes, license tags, new equipment and appliances, and more.

Description: Provides education/information for veterans and military with spinal cord disease or injury. Services include wheelchair sports and recreation, information on property taxes, license tags, new equipment and appliances, and more.

Health Support Services

Northwest 103rd Avenue Location

301 Northwest 103rd Avenue, Pembroke Pines, FL, 33026

12 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 450-6888

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Website

 https://www.ppines.com/182/Activities-Classes

Description: Addresses the full spectrum of health care issues in order to meet the needs of clients by providing various exercise programs and educational seminars.

Description: Addresses the full spectrum of health care issues in order to meet the needs of clients by providing various exercise programs and educational seminars.

The Family Nutrition Program (FNP)

College Avenue Location

3245 College Avenue, Davie, FL, 33314

12 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 357-5270

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.broward.org/Parks/Pages/ExtensionEducation.aspx

Description: Provides educational programs in food and nutrition to food stamp recipients and eligible individuals and families.

Description: Provides educational programs in food and nutrition to food stamp recipients and eligible individuals and families.

Educational Services

West Oakland Park Boulevard Location

871 West Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33311

12 Miles—Get Directions

(305) 576-1234

Website

 http://www.careresource.org

Description: Provides professional education to community members, clinical social workers, marriage and family counselors, and mental health counselors on HIV/AIDS, anger and aggression control, outreach services, substance use, and other topics.

Description: Provides professional education to community members, clinical social workers, marriage and family counselors, and mental health counselors on HIV/AIDS, anger and aggression control, outreach services, substance use, and other topics.

On-Site HIV Testing Services

W Cypress Creek Rd Location - Ste 308

1001 W Cypress Creek Rd, Ste 308, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309

13 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 947-3603

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Sat - Sun HIV testing by appointment

Website

 http://www.highimpacto.org

Description: Provides HIV testing

Description: Provides HIV testing

Cooking Matters

West State Road 84 Location - Suite 103

2860 West State Road 84, Suite 103, Dania Beach, FL, 33312

13 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 354-7269

Website

 http://www.flipany.org

Description: Provides community-based nutrition education and cooking course that teaches how to prepare healthy, tasty, low-cost meals.

Description: Provides community-based nutrition education and cooking course that teaches how to prepare healthy, tasty, low-cost meals.

Shopping Matters

West State Road 84 Location - Suite 103

2860 West State Road 84, Suite 103, Dania Beach, FL, 33312

13 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 354-7269

Website

 http://www.flipany.org

Description: Helps participants make healthy choices at the supermarket.

Description: Helps participants make healthy choices at the supermarket.

Public Education

6520 N Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309

14 Miles—Get Directions

(888) 673-6287

Contact Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-7pm

Website

 http://msfocus.org

Description: Attempts to increase public awareness and knowledge about MS. Information is available on both traditional and alternative treatments for MS patients and a free newsletter, informational brochure, toll-free support phone services.

Description: Attempts to increase public awareness and knowledge about MS. Information is available on both traditional and alternative treatments for MS patients and a free newsletter, informational brochure, toll-free support phone services.