The American Behcet's Disease Association

Contact Information: American Behcet's Disease Association
PO Box 19952
Amarillo, Texas 79114
TELEPHONE:
24-Hour Hotline:
1-800-7BEHCETS

Description: "The American Behcet's Foundation was founded by a parent of a child with Behcet's Disease in 1978 in Orange County, California. In 1986, the Organization changed its name to The American Behcet's Association (ABA) and was moved to Rochester, Minnesota. Recently the name was changed to the American Behcet's Disease Association (ABDA) to clarify the nature of the organization. In 1987, the American Behcet's Association was incorporated as a nonprofit organization in the state of Minnesota and in 1989, was granted 501(c)3 tax exempt status by the Internal Revenue Service. In 1988, a medical advisory board was formed of Behcet's experts from around the country."

The American Behcet's Disease Association Works Towards The Following Goals:

• Locating people with Behcet's Disease and providing them with information and support.
• Providing current and pertinent educational information to the medical community and to aid in diagnosing and treating Behcet's Disease.
• Decreasing isolation and stress from the lives of people with Behcet's Disease and their family members.

Contact Online:

The American Behcet's Disease Association (www.behcets.com)

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