CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
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For our response to COVID-19, go here. Also visit our Coronavirus Resource Center.
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COVID-19 information for those living with a chronic medical condition:
- ADHD: Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- Adrenal Insufficiency, Society for Endocrinology
- Alzheimer’s, Alzheimer's Association
- Arthritis, Arthritis Foundation
- Asthma/Allergies, Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America
- Autism, Autism Speaks
- Autoimmune Disease, American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association
- Bleeding Disorders, National Hemophilia Federation
- Cancer, American Cancer Society
- Celiac Disease, Beyond Celiac
- Congenital Heart Disease, Adult Congenital Heart Association
- COPD, Respiratory Health Association
- Diabetes, American Diabetes Association
- Diabetes – Type 1, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
- Down Syndrome, Global Down Syndrome Foundation
- Eczema, National Eczema Association
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, The Ehlers-Danlos Society
- Eosinophilic Disorders, American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders
- Epilepsy, Epilepsy Foundation
- Food Allergies, The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Connection Team
- Hearing Loss, Hearing Loss Association of America
- Heart Disease, American Heart Association
- Heart Failure, Heart Failure Society of America
- Hemophilia, National Hemophilia Foundation
- Hemophilia B, The Coalition for Hemophilia B
- HIV, Greater Than AIDS
- IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease), Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation
- Immune Deficiency, Immune Deficiency Foundation
- Kidney Disease, National Kidney Foundation
- Leukemia & Lymphoma, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
- Liver Disease, American Liver Foundation
- Lung Disease, American Lung Association
- Lupus, Lupus Foundation of America
- Lyme Disease, Lyme Disease Association
- Marfan Syndrome, The Marfan Foundation
- Migraines, American Migraine Foundation
- Multiple Sclerosis, National MS Society
- Muscular Dystrophy, Muscular Dystrophy Association
- Neurologic Disorders, American Academy of Neurology
- Organ Transplant, American Society of Transplantation
- Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis Action Alliance
- Osteoporosis, National Osteoporosis Foundation
- Parkinson’s, Parkinson's Foundation
- Pregnancy, Kaiser Family Foundation
- Psoriasis, National Psoriasis Foundation
- PTSD, National Center for PTSD
- Scleroderma, Scleroderma Foundation
- Sjogren’s Syndrome, Sjogren’s Foundation
- Sleep Apnea, American Academy of Sleep Medicine
- Spina Bifida, Spina Bifida Association
- Stroke, American Stroke Association
- Tourette Syndrome, Tourette Association of America
- Vasculitis, Vasculitis Foundation
- Vision Impaired, American Foundation for the Blind
Coronavirus resources from trusted sources:
- AARP: What You Need to Know About Coronavirus
- American Red Cross: Coronavirus Safety Tips
- CDC: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- FDA (Food & Drug Administration): Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Frequently Asked Questions
- Harvard Medical Center: Coronavirus Resource Center
- Johns Hopkins University: Coronavirus Resource Center
- NIH (National Institutes of Health): Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Frequently Asked Questions
- USA.Gov: Government Response to Coronavirus, COVID-19
- WHO (World Health Organization): Coronovirus Disease (COVID-10) Pandemic
Advice for coping during the coronavirus pandemic:
- AARP: How to Fight the Social Isolation of Coronavirus
- American Psychological Association: Psychologists emphasize more self-care for older adults
- American Society for Suicide Prevention: Mental Health and COVID-19
- Anxiety & Depression Association of America: Coronavirus Anxiety - Helpful Expert Tips and Resources
- Caregiver Action Network: COVID-19 and Family Caregiving
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC): Coronavirus: Stress and Coping
- Child Mind Institute: Supporting Families During COVID-19
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Protecting your finances during the Coronavirus Pandemic
- GWU Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center: Managing Personal Finances During Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- HelpGuide.org: Coronavirus Anxiety: Coping with Stress, Fear, and Uncertainty
- Hofstra/Northwell School of Medicine: Well Said with Dr. Ira Nash (podcast)
- Mental Health America: Mental Health And COVID-19 – Information And Resources
- National Alliance on Mental Illness: How To Protect Your Mental Health During The Coronavirus Outbreak
- National Association of School Psychologists: Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
- National Council on Aging: COVID-19 Resources for Older Adults & Caregivers
- New York Presbyterian: How to Avoid Depression During the Coronavirus Outbreak
- Psychology Today: Self Care and Social Distancing
- SAMSHA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration): Tips For Social Distancing, Quarantine, And Isolation During An Infectious Disease Outbreak
- U.S. Department of Labor: Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): Employee Paid Leave Rights and Unemployment Insurance Relief During COVID-19 Outbreak
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