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» Alberta Association of Clinic Managers    Support network for clinic managers, providing information and services to its members. Includes organisation profile, contact information and executive list.    http://www.aacm.ab.ca/

» Alberta College of Family Physicians    Promoting medical standards and encourages medical research provincially. Information on awards, committees and publications.    http://www.acfp.ca/

» Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW)    The regulatory body for the practice of social work, and the professional association representing social workers within the province. Includes FAQ, publications and registration forms.    http://www.acsw.ab.ca/

» Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists    Regulatory college provides practitioner list, upcoming events and employment advertisements.    http://www.acslpa.ab.ca/

» Alberta Friends of Medicare    Seeks to raise public awareness on concerns related to medical care in the province. Contains mission statement, objectives and FAQ.    http://www.friendsofmedicare.ab.ca/

» Alberta Medical Association    The membership organization for physicians practicing within the province. Includes clinical resources, publications, and news releases.    http://www.albertadoctors.org/

» Alberta Mental Health Board    Helps people promote, preserve and restore the mental health of Albertans and works towards the prevention of mental disorders. Contains employment opportunities, programme details and facility information.    http://www.amhb.ab.ca/

» Alberta Opticians Association    Regulatory body for opticians and contact lens practitioners. Provides consumer information, safety standards, FAQ and links.    http://www.albertaopticians.org/

» Catholic Health Association of Alberta and Affiliates    Provincial not-for-profit health organization, providing health services, which emphasize the Christian values of holistic and ethical care, compassion, justice and the values enshrined in the Canada Health Act.    http://www.chaaa.ab.ca/

» College of Physical Therapists of Alberta    Regulatory body established by the Government of Alberta to regulate the practice of physical therapists in the public interest. Includes annual reports and practice resources.    http://www.cpta.ab.ca

» Schizophrenia Society of Alberta    A non-profit organization focused on personal and organizational advocacy, education, self-help, and research in the area of schizophrenia. Includes local chapters, newsletters, and information about schizophrenia.    http://www.schizophrenia.ab.ca/

» The Alberta Dental Association and College (ADA+C)    Professional organization for dentists in the province. Explains dental specialties, such as endodontist and orthodontist, and includes an FAQ.    http://www.abda.ab.ca/

» The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories    Exists to alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and to promote the search for a cause and cure.    http://www.alzheimer.ab.ca/

» The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT and Nunavut    A volunteer driven agency that fights heart disease and stroke by funding research, informing the public and promoting healthy lifestyles. Describes events, public information and donations.    http://www.heartandstroke.ab.ca/

» The Hope Foundation of Alberta    Statement of aims to increase understanding of the role of hope in human life, services including counseling, study workshops and training, and invitation to volunteer. Events, reading list, merchandise and contacts.    http://www.ualberta.ca/HOPE/

» The Kidney Foundation of Canada, Southern Alberta Branch    A comprehensive source of kidney disease resources including treatment options, prevention strategies, research and services.    http://www.kidneyfoundation.ab.ca/