Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation, Inc.

General Organizational Information

Organization Name:

Organization Acronym:

HSF

Branch/Affiliation:

International

Year Established:

2005

Type of organization:

Condition(s)-specific organization

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Hidradentitis Suppurativa Foundation, Inc. (HSF) is to foster and encourage worldwide research by developing and supporting an interdisciplinary family of scientists and physicians devoted to studying the molecular and cellular basis of Hidradentitis Suppurativa (HS), in order to develop and deliver more effective forms of treatment and preventative measures for those with this common, debilitating, and eminently chronic disease.

Status of organization:

Incorporated non-profit

Professional/Medical Board?:

Yes

501(c)3 Status?:

Yes

Paid staff?:

Board of Directors?:

Yes

Serves the following conditions

Diseases:

Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Organizational Contact Information

Title:

President

First Name:

Michelle

Last Name:

Barlow

Address:

PO Box 861

Valley Center, CA, 92082

Email:

info@hs-foundation.org

Resources and Services Provided

Languages spoken:

English

Printed materials available in:

English

Information provided for:

Affected individuals

Families of affected individuals

Care providers

Parents

Fathers

Mothers

Siblings

Grandparents

Health care professionals

Researchers

The public

Teachers

Students

Media

Legislators

Range of services include:

Non-medical services

Educational materials include:

Fact sheet(s)

Website

Journal articles on condition

Bibliography

Research updates

Resource guide

Conferences/workshops for:

Researchers