Vein Center - Useful Resources

American College of Phlebology

American College of Phlebology is an association of physicians and allied health care professionals working in the field of phlebology.It provides education and training in the treatment of venous disease.

The Federal Government Source for Women's Health Information

The National Women's Health Information Center (NWHIC) is the most reliable and current information resource on women’s health today. They offer FREE women’s health information on more than 800 topics through our call center and web site: www.4woman.gov

Venous Disease Coalition (VDC)

Venous Disease Coalition (VDC) is an alliance of leading health professionals societies and patient advocacy groups united to improve the survival rates and quality of life for individuals with or at risk for venous disease. It is the VDC’s goal to disseminate science-based information about venous disease to the public and healthcare professionals with the hope of empowering people to protect themselves and their family members from venous disease. The VDC also hopes to ensure that U.S. healthcare organizations routinely use the available evidence-proven measures to prevent and treat venous disease.

Visit their website: www.venousdiseasecoalition.org

The Coalition to Prevent Deep-Vein Thrombosis

To date, more than 50 organizations have joined the Coalition to Prevent DVT in a united effort to raise awareness of this serious medical condition among consumers, healthcare professionals, policy-makers and public health leaders. Here you can find out if you or a loved one is at risk for Deep Vein Thrombosis.

Visit their website: www.preventdvt.org