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American Massage Therapy Association is a national nonprofit association serving members and the massage therapy profession. Established in 1943 and headquartered in Evanston, Ill., the association endorses professional standards and supports fair regulation of massage therapy. It members include more than 55,000 massage therapists in over 25 countries. AMTA has chapters in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the United States Virgin Islands. The association works to establish massage therapy as integral to the maintenance of good health and complementary to other therapeutic processes. It also advances the profession through certification, school accreditation, continuing education, professional publications, legislative efforts, public education, and fostering the development of members. American Massage Therapy Association is governed by an elected national board of directors. It is also a member of the Federation of Therapeutic Massage, Bodywork and Somatic Practice Organizations.

About STS Society Mission The mission of the Society is to enhance the ability of cardiothoracic surgeons to provide the highest quality patient care through education, research, and advocacy. Founded in 1964, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons is a not-for-profit organization representing more than 6, 200 surgeons, researchers and allied health care professionals worldwide who are dedicated to ensuring the best possible outcomes for surgeries of the heart, lung, and esophagus, as well as other surgical procedures within the chest.

Incorporated in 1980, the Alzheimer s Association is one of the leading voluntary health care organizations in Alzheimer care, support and research. Located in Skokie, Ill., it is a nonprofit, donor-supported organization that offers a broad range of programs and services, including a 24-hour helpline. The organization operates the Alzheimer's Association Green-Field Library, which provides a variety of information services to public. The organization partners with MedicAlert to provide Alzheimer's Safe Return, which is live 24-hour emergency response service for wandering and medical emergencies. It includes the Alzheimer's Association CareSource, which is an online group of resources. The association is headquartered in Chicago.