Post-Polio Health International's mission
is
to enhance the lives and independence of
polio survivors and home ventilator users through
Education, Advocacy, Research and Networking.
This week at PHI ...
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Explore the past, the present and help build a promising future for the world’s polio survivors.
You are invited to learn by searching the major sections and sub-sections
and to add your knowledge to help others.
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EDUCATION ... Explore information for polio survivors, families and health professionals.
PHI publications
- Post-Polio Health
- Remember POLIO? Have you heard about the LATE EFFECTS OF POLIO?
- What is Post-Polio Syndrome?
- Handbook on the Late Effects of Poliomyelitis for Physicians and Survivors
- Ask Dr. Maynard
Other resources
- Access to publications, journal articles, etc., specifically for health professionals.
- Books about the Polio Experience
- Post-Polio Wellness Retreats (Memo from 2011 Retreat)
ADVOCACY ... Investigate and actively support current issues affecting the lives of polio survivors.
Have ideas for the focus of the 2012 campaign?
Contact info@post-polio.org.
RESEARCH ... Learn about The Research Fund of PHI and opportunities to participate in research.
- 2012 Call for Proposals for new and creative research projects with a unique perspective going beyond identifying the problem.
- Grants Awarded for 2011 – University of Michigan Glutathione Study Lay Abstract; Hadassah Medical Center Jerusalem Poster
- Summaries of Post-Polio Research from Around the World
- Opportunities for Research
- The John P. Murtha Neuroscience and Pain Institute an online registry of polio survivors.
NETWORKING ... Find health professionals, support groups; connect at conferences; receive and/or offer help.
Find clinics, health professionals and support groups in PHI's
Post-Polio Directory (updated 1-25-12)- Resources for support groups
- PHI Members:
We are requesting your preferences regarding international
conferences. Please complete PHI Conferences: Survey of Your Preferences. - Post-polio conferences around the world
- Email requests or offers of help to other polio survivors
- Do you offer programs for the survivors of polio in the developing world?
- PHI Membership Memo
This site updated 1-31-12
