- Urinary IncontinenceThe Simon Foundation was formed in 1983 as a not-for-profit educational organization dedicated to providing assistance and support to those suffering from urinary incontinence. The work of The Simon Foundation includes aiding those afflicted with incontinence, aiding families of those suffering from incontinence, creating public awareness, reviewing relevant legislation, and encouraging the medical professions' interest in this long-neglected area of healthcare.
- GynecologyAdam H. Ramsey MD, FACOG, MRACOG, MRNZCOG is an Internationally Recognized Urogynecologist. He is Board Certified in OB/GYN in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. Dr. Ramsey has extensive training in Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery and specializes in both surgical and non-surgical techniques for restoring bladder control. Dr. Ramsey is a member of the American Urogynecologic Society, the International Continence Society, the National Association of Continence, the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology and the American Medical Association.
- ObstetricsDr. Christa Lewis graduated from Midwestern University in Downers Grove, IL.She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Bethesda, MD and her fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ. Dr. Lewis spent 14 years serving in the United States Army as a Urogynecologist & General Ob/Gyn working in Tacoma, WA and most recently; Fairbanks, AK. She specializes in full spectrum women’s health with an emphasis in urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, painful bladder syndrome, sexual dysfunction and accidental bowel leakage.Dr Lewis is a Board Certified OB/GYN and an active member of the American Urogynecologic Society and the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists.
- Internal MedicineThe National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, founded in 1950, conducts and supports research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health. The institute supports much of the clinical research on the diseases of internal medicine and related subspecialty fields as well as many basic science disciplines. The institute is divided into five divisions: the Division of Intramural Research; the Division of Extramural Research; the Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolic Diseases; the Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition; the Division of Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases; and the Division of Nutrition Research Coordination.
- Bladder Cancer
- UrologySince 1995, the Interstitial Cystitis Network has been serving urology patients, medical-care providers, and the research community and uniting patients and providers throughout the world. The theme of the ICN's website is to encourage IC patients to become active participants in their own medical care. The network offers INC-related news stories, specialty columns, an ask an MD column, a patient's handbook, and many other features.
- Interstitial CystitisFounded in 1984, the Interstitial Cystitis Association (ICA) is a not-for-profit health organization dedicated to providing patient and physician educational information and programs, patient support, public awareness, and, most importantly, research funding. The ICA works nationwide to provide the most comprehensive and up-to-date information on IC; to provide IC patients, their families, and their friends with a support network; to educate the medical community and the public about IC; to advocate in the public and private sectors for research funding and patients' rights; and to promote and provide research funding to find effective treatments and a cure for IC.
- Diabetes Care
- Endocrinology
- Reconstructive Surgery