National Lymphedema Network

General Organizational Information

Organization Name:

Organization Acronym:

NLN

Year Established:

1988

Type of organization:

Condition(s)-specific organization

Mission Statement:

The mission of the NLN is to create awareness of lymphedema through education and to promote and support the availability of quality medical treatment for all individuals at risk for or affected by lymphedema.

Professional/Medical Board?:

501(c)3 Status?:

Paid staff?:

Board of Directors?:

Serves the following conditions

Diseases:

Lymphedema

Organizational Contact Information

Title:

Executive Director

First Name:

Saskia

Last Name:

Thiadens

Address:

116 New Montgomery St. Suite 235

San Francisco, CA, 94105

Phone:

+1 415 908 3681

Fax:

+1 415 908 3813

Toll Free Number:

+1 800 541 3259

Email:

nln@lymphnet.org

Website Address:

http://www.lymphnet.org

Resources and Services Provided

Range of services include:

Referrals to local chapter or group

Medical referrals

Clinical or treatment centers

Referrals for non-medical services

Advocacy

Speakers

Telephone helpline

Educational materials include:

Fact sheet(s)

Pamphlet(s)

Booklet(s)

Website

Newsletter

Video(s)/Movie(s)

Lending library

Resource guide

Conferences/workshops for:

Affected individuals and/or families

Researchers

Professionals