American College of Cardiology (ACC)
The American College of Cardiology recognizes the key role registered nurses, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and physician assistants play in the care of any cardiovascular patient. Now these team members can access ACC education, information, and other important benefits through an all-new membership category, the Cardiac Care Associate.
http://www.acc.org

American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the American Diabetes Association conducts programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, reaching hundreds of communities.
http://www.diabetes.org

American Heart Association (AHA)
The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and strokes.
http://www.americanheart.org

Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC)
Founded in 1974, the Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc., (ABC) is a nonprofit organization with an international membership of nearly 600 health care professionals. The ABC is dedicated to eliminating the disparities related to cardiovascular disease in all people of color. Today, the ABC's public and private partnerships continue to increase our impact in communities across the nation. The Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc. is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).
http://www.abcardio.org

International Society on Hypertension in Blacks (ISHIB)
Dedicated to accomplishing its overall mission to improve the health and life expectancy of ethnic minority populations around the world.
http://www.ishib.org

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides leadership for a national program in diseases of the heart, blood vessels, lung, and blood; blood resources; and sleep disorders. Since October 1997, the NHLBI has also had administrative responsibility for the NIH Woman's Health Initiative.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/index.htm

National Medical Association (NMA)
The NMA promotes the collective interests of physicians and patients of African descent. We carry out this mission by serving as the collective voice of physicians of African descent and a leading force for parity in medicine, elimination of health disparities and promotion of optimal health.
http://www.nmanet.org