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Alabama
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
Anne Marie Oberheu, MD  
Spain Rehabilitation  Center
University of Alabama/Birmingham
1717 6th Avenue
Birmingham. AL   35233-7330
205-934-3141 - 205-975-5952 fax
Jack Denver, MD  
HealthSouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital
3800 Ridgeway Drive
Birmingham, AL   35209
205-868-2096 - 205-868-2097 fax
Birmingham Post-Polio Support Group
Leeds
205-699-8640 - 205-699-8640 fax
EJFAYE@aol.com
Second Saturday AM
Information Page
    Mobile Area Post-Polio Support Group
Mobile, AL
334-639-2189 - 888-248-1680 fax
Meets at 1 p.m. every month on the 4th Saturday, except Nov. & Dec. at the Jon Archer
Center - 1070 Schillinger Road, North - 
Mobile, Alabama  
vmoore4474@aol.com

Alaska
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
Morris R. Horning, MD
Rehabilitation Medicine Associates, PC
3260 Providence Drive, Suite #324
Anchorage, AK 99508 USA
 
907-762-6342
   

Arizona
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
Sidney A. Spector, MD, PhD  
Neurological Physicians of Arizona
Mesa
480-834-8885
480-844-7122 fax
Kevin J. Collins
North Little Rock
501-758-2100
Polio Echo/West Valley
Glendale
623-572-0241
willway@aol.com
Second Saturday
    Polio Echo, Inc of Arizona
Phoenix
602-285-0606
ringhofer@aol.com
Meetings in East Valley, Scottsdale, and West Valley
    Polio Epic/Southern Arizona
Tucson
520-529-3040
Second Saturday AM
    Polio Epic Support Group 
Tucson, Arizona
    The Rollin' Rat -- Post-Polio Syndrome 
Richard Spear - emailto:rspear@azstarnet.com 

Tucson, AZ 

Arkansas
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
Kevin J. Collins, MD  
Rehabilitation Medicine of Arkansas, PA
Springhill Medical Plaza
North Little Rock
501-945-1888
   

California
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
Barbara Bammann, MD  
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Sonora Community Hospital
Sonora, CA
209-532-3161 ext 2752 - 209-588-0421 fax
Sophia Chun, MD  
Rancho Los Amigos Natl Rehabilitation Center
Downey, CA
562-401-6260
562-401-6247 fax
Rancho Los Amigos Post-Polio Support Group
Downey, CA
562-861-8128
KDKonen@aol.com
Fourth Saturday PM
Mary Ellen Brown, PT  
Ygnacio Valley Physical Therapy
Danville, CA
925-820-0518 - 925-820-7247 fax
rbrown@ix.netcom.com
Jacquelin Perry, MD, DSc (Hon)  
Rancho Los Amigos Natl Rehabilitation Center
Downey, CA
562-401-6260 - 562-803-5693 fax
pklab@larei.org
Post-Polio Support Group of Orange City
Fountain Valley, CA
714-968-1675
prisofoc@aol.com
Second Saturday PM
Selma H. Calmes, MD  
Anesthesiology
Olive View/UCLA Medical Center
Sylmar, CA
818-364-4350 - 818-364-4775 fax
shcmd@ucla.edu
Susan L. Perlman, MD  
Associate Clinical Professor of Neurology
University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
310-794-1195 - 310-794-7491 fax
sperlman@ucla.edu
Easter Seals Central California
Post-Polio Support Group/Fresno
Fresno, CA
559-229-2107 - 559-438-4136
559-438-4136
Quarterly
Michael S. Felix, MD  
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Northern CA Permanente Medical Group, Inc
Sacramento, CA
916-688-2036
916-688-6280 fax
Stanley K. Yarnell, MD  
Marc Wakasa, MD
Saint Mary's Medical Center
San Francisco, CA
415-750-5762
415-750-4856 fax
Hemet Area Polio Survivors (HAPS)
Hemet, CA
Rick Van Der Linden - 909-929-8208
Email:  PPSman@aol.com
Second Wednesday AM, Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sept, Nov;
Third Thursday PM of same months at Easter Seals Riverside
Bryan J. Kemp, PhD  
RRTC on Aging w/a Disability
Rancho Los Amigos Natl Rehabilitation Center
Downey, CA
562-401-7402
562-401-7011 fax
bryank@hsc.usc.edu
Michael Berlly, MD  
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
San Jose, CA
408-885-5920
408-885-4728 fax
San Diego Polio Survivors
P.O. Box 2916
La Jolla, CA 92037
We meet the 2nd Thursday of odd months @ 10am at the La Jolla Village Square Community Room.  i.e., July, Sept., Nov., Jan. ect.  We meet the 1st Saturday of even months @ 3PM in San Marcos @ Calif. Mobility Information can be obtained by calling Judy Sander @ 858-586-4011 - 858-866-0231 fax  or jsan333@aol.com
James Marino, MD
15525 Pomerado Road, Suite A-1
Poway, CA   92064
619-557-2673 - 619-292-0927 Fax



Antelope Valley Polio Survivors
Lancaster, CA
661-948-7976
alexesh@yahoo.com
Second Saturday AM
Laura Mosqueda, MD  
Director, Program in Geriatrics
University of California-Irvine
Orange, CA
714-456-5530 - 714-456-7933 fax
  UCLA/Westside Post-Polio Support Group
Los Angeles, CA
310-208-6825 - 310-837-6517 fax
lavere@juno.com
Second Wednesday PM
Jacquelin Perry, MD, DSc (Hon)  
Rancho Los Amigos Natl Rehabilitation Center
Downey, CA
562-401-6260 - 562-803-5693 fax
pklab@larei.org
  Pasadena Post-Polio Support Group    
Montrose, CA
We meet the fourth Thursday of the month at the Hastings Branch of the Pasadena Public Library corner of Orange Grove and Sierra Madre from 1-2:30.  Most of the time it is just discussion and sharing if you would like more 
information or directions you can call Carol at

818-957-4160
cmunchkin@aol.com
Susan L. Perlman, MD  
Associate Clinical Professor of Neurology
University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
310-794-1195 - 310-794-7491 fax
sperlman@ucla.edu
  Polio Survivors Foundation
Reseda, CA
818-996-8733
818-345-8828 - 818-996-6738 fax
poliosurvivors1@aol.com
Last Sunday PM, Jan-Nov
Margaret Portwood, MD  
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Sacramento
916-453-0292 - 916-453-8675 fax
  Sacramento Post-Polio Support Group
Rocklin, CA
916-624-0448 - 916-977-0127 fax
ebasco@pacbell.net
First Saturday AM, Sept-Jun
Loren Saxton, CPO  
SCOPE, CA
Post-Polio Achievement Center Director
7720 Cardinal Court
San Diego, CA
800-557-2673 - 858-292-0927 fax
jilldrawbridge@scope.com
  North San Diego City Post-Polio Support Group
San Diego, CA
858-485-5976 - 619-293-2432 fax
marisal@earthlink.net
First Saturday PM, Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec
Stanley K. Yarnell, MD
Saint Mary's Medical Center/Stanford University
450 Stanyan
San Francisco, CA   94117
415-750-5762 - 415-750-4856 Fax
  San Francisco Bay Area Polio Survivors (SFBAPS)
PO Box 272175
Concord, CA 94527-2175
Phone: contact any of the following numbers --
(510) 724-2595 (925) 926-0110
(510) 223-4772 (925) 837-3728
Phyllis Hartke - President - phartke@aol.com
Meetings: Monthly- third Saturday from 10:30a.m. to 12:30p.m.
No meeting in July or December)
Grace R. Young, MA, OTR  
San Joaquin Valley Rehabilitation Hospital
Fresno, CA
559-431-2635 - 559-431-2650 fax
gryoung@pacbell.net
  Post-Polio Connection
San Mateo, CA
650-341-8135
Arabrab@aol.com
Second Saturday AM
Michael Berley, MD
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
828 S. Bascom Avenue, Suite 200
San Jose, CA   95128
408-885-5920
  Tri-State Easter Seals Post-Polio Support Group
Santa Maria, CA
805-349-8396
oldmagic@hotmail.com
Second Monday PM
Dr. Ethan R. Etnyer, M.D. 
301 S. Miller #213 
Santa Maria CA 93454, 
Phone:  805-349-1202. 
  Post-Polio Support Group of Sonoma City
Santa Rosa, CA
707-524-7865 - 707-539-8225
ppsgsonoma@aol.com
Third Saturday AM, Jan-Nov
    Audrey Weum
East Ventura City Support Group
1626 Moreno Dr
Simi Valley, CA 93063
805-581-1939 - 805-522-0814 fax
Byteldy@aol.com
First Saturday
    South Bay Post-Polio Support Group
Torrance, CA
310-214-0442
AEJMinis@aol.com
Third Wednesday PM
    Post Polio Activities in San Diego
    Easter Seals Riverside PPS Group
Meets the third Thursday of each month
Rick Van Der Linden (909)929-8208 or 
Email:  emailto:ppsman@aol.com
Judy Mahoney - askJudySS@aol.com     ****
    EASTERN SHORE POST-POLIO SUPPORT GROUP
Meets at 5 p.m. the 1st Tuesday 
of every month
at the Robertsdale City Library                  ****
    San Luis Obispo Polio Support Group
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 
Easter Seals Tri-Counties, California
977 Pismo Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: 805 543-4122 - Fax: 805 692-5330
Primary Contact:  Ms. Janet Napier
Executive Director
    Post-Polio Support Group of Orange County
Contacts:
Priscilla Hiers 714/968-1675
Maureen Norris 714/633-7891
Meeting, place and time:
Villa Park City Hall Council Chambers
17855 Santiago Blvd.
Villa Park, CA
2nd Saturday of each month
2:00 to 4:00 PM
    Post Polio Syndrome Group of Bakersfield (PPSG of B)
Healthsouth
5001 Commerce Dr.
Contact - Lynne Hall - 661 588-1099
Meets fourth Saturday of each month
from 1:30-3:00
    Post Polio Support Group of the Coachella Valley  ( Palm Springs Area)
Meetings: 2nd Thursday monthly from 7PM to 8:30PM at the Jocylyn Senior Center,
on Catalina in Palm Desert. (between Hwy 111 and Fred Waring just east of San Pablo)
Contacts: 
Bob Warnock:   bswarnock@earthlink.net or Linda Dempster:  lindadempster@earthlink.net with questions.
    Easter Seals Tri-Counties, California

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
977 Pismo Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: 805 543-4122
For services offered and additional information

SANTA BARBARA, CA
Easter Seals Tri-Counties, California
Southern Santa Barbara County
5178 Hollister Avenue
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Phone: 805 692-6822 -
(Sara MacCracken)
E-mail: MacCrackenR@aol.com

Meetings:
  Last Wednesday of each month at 12:30 - 2:00 pm
Place:
  Easter Seals Center in Santa Barbara

For services offered and additional information

VENTURA, CA
Easter Seals Tri-Counties, California
10730 Henderson Road
Ventura, CA 93004-1898
E-mail: esvta@worldnet.att.net
Phone: 805 647-1141- Fax: 805 647-1148
For services offered and additional information

Colorado
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
Marny K. Eulberg, MD
Residency Program-West
St. Anthony Family Medicine
4231 West 16th Avenue
Denver, CO   80204
303-899-5369 - 303-595-2662 Fax
St. Anthony's Post-Polio Clinic 
4231 W. 16th Ave., Ground Floor (East)
Denver, Colorado 80204
(within the St. Anthony's Family Medicine Center West)
Phone: 303-899-5369 - 303-595-2662 fax
Marny K. Eulberg, MD
CO Easter Seals Post-Polio Support Group of Aurora
Aurora, CO
303-360-6887
LEHRchilihead@webtv.net
Ann E. Hueter, RPT  
St Anthony's Family Medicine Center W
Denver
303-899-5369 - 303-595-2662 fax
pibird@juno.com
  Colorado Post-Polio Connection
Denver, CO
303-722-6945 - 303-722-7386 fax
mahden@aol.com
Monthly meetings at 9 locations in state
Terry Struck, MD, MA, MS  
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Colorado Springs
719-577-9090
719-577-4549 fax

  Easter Seals Colorado                
5755 W. Alameda Avenue
Colorado Post-Polio Connections
Lakewood, CO   80226
303-233-1666 - 303-233-1028 fax
Toll Free Out of Denver:  800-875-4732
E-Mail: cessinfo@cess.org
    AURORA Support Group
Meets THIRD Wednesday 
10:00 to 11:45 a.m. at
Spalding Rehabilitation Center
900 Potomac Street
Aurora, Colorado 80011
SELF-FACILITATED GROUP
Contact: Lisa E. Haft Robison,
Coordinator/Facilitator Overseer 303-360-6887
Email:  LEHRChilihead@webtv.net
    COLORADO SPRINGS Support Group
Meets SECOND Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at
Easter Seals Office 
225 South Academy Boulevard
Suite #104
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Facilitator: Linda Groth 719-633-1497
    DENVER Support Group
Meets THIRD Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at
National Jewish Center
1400 Jackson Street
Room L106
Denver, Colorado
Facilitator: Felicity Spring 970-350-6911
    FT. COLLINS / LOVELAND Support Group
Meets THIRD Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Usually meets at:
Trinity Lutheran Church
301 East Stuart Street
Ft. Collins, Colorado 
(but meets at various other sites for special occasions, so it would be
wise to contact the Facilitator first before going to meeting.)
Facilitator: Jim Oxley, Ph.D. 970-482-1848
    GRAND JUNCTION Support Group
Meetings at various places and a variety of topics. More info obtained from
Facilitator:  970-523-7173
    GREELEY Support Group
Meets SECOND Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at
Well Springs Library NCMC
Contact Facilitator for further information.
Facilitator: Felicity Spring 970-350-6911
    LAKEWOOD Support Group
Meets SECOND Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at
Steve Vestal/Easter Seal Center
5755 West Alameda Avenue
Lakewood, Colorado
SELF-FACILITATED GROUP
Host: Don Benson
(Call Lynda Nixon 303-233-1666 for information)
    PUEBLO Support Group
Meets THIRD Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at
Barkman Branch Library
1300 Jerry Murphy
(Meeting places, directions, and information obtained by calling
Facilitator.)
Facilitator: Jeane Dille 719-545-0162
    THORNTON Support Group
Meets FIRST Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at
Mediplex Rehabilitation Center
8451 Pearl Street
Thornton, Colorado
Facilitator: Felicity Spring 970-350-6911

Connecticut
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
Michael Collins, MD
Wallingford, CT
203-284-2828 Clinic
Gaylord Hospital Post-Polio Clinic
Box 400
Wallingford, CT   06492
203-284-2885
Polio Outreach of CT
North Haven, CT
203-239-6181 - 203-239-7219 fax
Third Saturday, alternate months

Delaware
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
    Post-Polio Support Group of Delaware
Wilmington
302-764-1714
RCThamm@aol.com
Fourth Saturday AM, Sept-Jun
 

District of Columbia (Washington D.C.)
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
Jessica Scheer, PhD
Anthropology, Sr. Research Associate
National Rehabilitation Hospital Research Center
Washington
202-466-1912 - 202-466-1911 fax
jsh1@mhg.edu
Lauro S. Halstead, MD
National Rehabilitation Hospital
Director, Post Polio Program
102 Irving Street, NW
Washington, DC   20010-2949
202-877-1650 - 202-291-8147 fax
lsh1@mhg.edu
 

Florida
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
Peter Bukacheski, CO  
Ortho Pro Associates Inc
Plantation, Fl
954-476-6644 - 954-476-1050 fax
Also in Miami and Miami Beach
David Gaughan, MD  
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Halifax Medical Center
Daytona Beach, FL
904-254-4094
Boca Area Post-Polio Group
Boca Raton, FL
561-367-9552 - 561-488-4473
BAPPG@aol.com
Second Wednesday AM
Neil T. Feldman, MD  
Saint Petersburg Sleep Disorders Center
Saint Petersburg, Fl
727-381-WAKE
727-367-3735 fax
nfeldman@sleepwatcher.com
Carolyn Geis, MD  
Medical Director, Neuroscience Center
Halifax Medical Center
Daytona Beach, FL
904-947-4641 - 904-947-4645 fax
cgeis@vhasecure.net
Gulf Coast Post-Polio Support Group
Clearwater, FL
727-447-7735 - 727-531-4398 fax
Third Tuesday PM
Michelle Guevin, PT, MTC  
Bay Area Physical Therapy
Bradenton, FL
941-739-7828 - 941-739-7838 fax
mgvin@aol.com
Lombardo Shoe Center  
Orthopedic Prescriptions
Ocala, FL
352-854-1191
North Central Florida Post-Polio Support Group
Dunnellon, FL
352-489-1731 - 352-465-3825 fax
pps@mfi.net
Second Sunday PM
Cynthia Henley, PT  
Progressive Physical Therapy
Miami, FL
305-232-9222 - 305-232-8808 fax
Carol B. Vandenakker, MD
THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI'S POST POLIO CLINIC
Orthopedics & Rehabilitation
University of Miami School of Medicine
Miami, FL
305-585-7151 - 305-324-7658 fax
Post-Polio Support Group of Palm Beach City
Delray Beach, FL
561-496-1235 - 561-638-0218 fax
Third Sunday PM, Sept-Jun
David Law, MD  
Lung Center
Bradenton, FL
941-792-0611
941-792-0086 fax
  Polio/Post-Polio Resource Group of Central Florida
Fern Park, FL
407-260-9238
ahaddon@magicnet.net
First Sunday PM
Christopher Leber, MD  
Rehabilitation Medicine Associates
Ocala, FL
352-732-3110
352-732-0028 fax
  Manasota Post-Polio Support Group
Longboat Key, FL
941-383-3165
lbknanpop@webtv.net
Third Sunday PM
Hugh P. Liebert, MD  
Cardiology Assoc
Bradenton, FL
941-795-2468
  Post-Polio Assn of South Florida
North Miami Beach, FL
305-652-6216
Third Saturday AM
Burton W. Marsh, MD, PA  
Orthopedic Surgery
Ocala, FL
352-732-6500 - 352-732-8210 fax
bmarshmd@aol.com





  Florida East Coast Post-Polio Support Group
2 Eclipse Trail

Ormond Beach, FL   32174-4936
904-676-2435 - 904-673-2318 fax
Barbara Gold - 904-676-2435 -  bgold@iag.net

David -  904-789-5529
davidfrancy@netscape.net

Meeting:  Third Sunday of the month
Place:  Atlantic Medical Center
400 N Clyde Morris Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Jay Panchal, MD  
Internal Medicine
Ocala, FL
352-854-7444








  Post Polio Support Group of Charlotte County
PO Box 512026
Punta Gorda, FL.   33951-2026       ****
Kathy Suckareski, President  941-639-4337
wksuchi@sunline.net

Tony Lombardi, V. President  941-697-4154 touchofbrass@ewol.com
George Brown, Board Chairman  941-575-7510 gerb@sunline.net
Every second Thursday of the month Oct - Jun
Time:  1:00 PM
Place:  Port Charlotte Culture Center: RM B
2280 Aaron St. Port Charlotte, FL
Joy Semelka, MS, RD/LD, CDE  
Nutrition Therapist
Ocala, FL
352-237-4806 - 352-237-1274 fax
  PENSACOLA POST-POLIO SUPPORT GROUP
Meets on the 3rd Saturday of every month at 9 a.m. - Baptist Towers - Medical Rooms    ****
Fred Shirley, MS, PT  
Gulf Coast Aquatic & Rehabilitation Center
Inverness, FL
352-344-9755
   
Boyd Storey, CRTT  
Respiratory Therapy Mgr
Seven Rivers Community Hospital
Crystal River, FL
352-796-6560
   
Gudni Thorsteinsson, MD  
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Mayo Clinic/Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
904-953-2000 - 904-953-0276 fax
   
Curtis Uhler, CPO  
Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics
Ocala, FL
352-351-2788 - 352-351-3582 fax
4pegasus@gate.net
Also in Inverness
   
Carol B. Vandenakker, MD  
Orthopedics & Rehabilitation
University of Miami School of Medicine
Miami, FL
305-585-7151 - 305-324-7658 fax
   
Paul Weott  
Suncoast Brace & Limb, Inc
Bradenton, FL
941-798-3558
Also in Sarasota & Sun City
   
Kathryn Wollam, PT  
Functional Rehabilitation Inc.
Coral Springs, FL
954-979-5880
954-979-3171 fax
   
Bruce Wolosky, DPM, PA  
Podiatry Services of Florida
Ocala, FL
352-237-2002
   
Sanjay Yathiraj, MD  
Neurology/Neuromuscular/Clinical Neurophysiology
Peninsula Medical Associates
Bradenton, FL
941-750-0602 - 941-748-5626 fax
   
Armand E. Zilioli, MD, PA  
Orthopaedic Surgery
Winter Park, FL
407-629-1244 - 407-644-8954 fax
   
Jim Aguda, COF  
Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics
Ocala, FL
352-351-2788 - 352-351-3582 fax
   
Janet Couch, OTR/L, BCN  
LifeTime PT/OT Center
Ocala, FL
352-368-2596 - 352-368-9740 fax
jkc.otr@mailexc-k.com
   

Georgia
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
Paul E. Peach, MD  
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medical Director
Palmyra Post-Polio Clinic
Albany, GA
912-446-8960 - 912-439-8861 fax
papeach@juno.com
Anne Carrington Gawne, MD  
Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation
Warm Springs, GA
706-655-5322
706-655-5344 fax
acgawne@dhr.state.ga.us
Atlanta Post-Polio Assn, Inc
Atlanta, GA
404-350-7631
First Saturday AM (if holiday, Second Saturday)
Therese E. Stogner, PT, CFT  
Physical Therapy and Feldenkrais®
Clayton, GA
706-782-0095
tstogner@home.net
  Coastal Empire Polio Survivors Assn
Savannah, GA
912-356-1281
chezdo@aol.com
Fourth Tuesday PM
    Roosevelt Warm Springs Post-Polio Support Group
Warm Springs, GA
706-655-5322 - 706-655-5344 fax
Third Saturday AM

Hawaii
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
    Post-Polio Network of Hawaii
Sponsored by the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
800 South King Street Ste. 210
Honolulu,  Hawaii 96813

808-536-1045
Second Saturday AM, alternate months

Idaho
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
Susan Bastian, RPT  
Idaho Elks Rehabilitation Hospital
Boise, ID
208-333-2245
208-333-2309 fax
  SE Idaho Post-Polio Support Group
Pocatello, ID
208-237-3385
Third Saturday PM, Mar, Apr, May, Sept, Oct, Nov
Eric D. Walker MD
3200 Channing Way,Ste A206
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
208-535-4500
  Northern Rocky Mountain
Easter Seals-Goodwill Industries

Illinois
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
William A. Adair, MD, SC  
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Christ Hospital & Medical Center
Oak Lawn, IL
708-346-5431
708-346-2079 fax
william.adair@advocatehealth.com







Raymond P. Roos, MD, Director  
Neurology
University of Chicago Medical Center
Chicago, IL
773-702-6390
773-702-6221 (appointments)
773-702-9076 fax
rroos@drugs.bsd.uchicago.edu
jrichman@drugs.bsd.uchicago.edu





Christ Hospital and Medical Center
POST-POLIO SUPPORT GROUP            ****
4440 West 95h Street
Oak Lawn, , IL   60453-2699
Mary Ann Buckingham (President)
7335 West 109th Place
Worth, , IL   60482
Telephone; (708) 448-7237
E-Mail: BRHM57@aol.com
Wayne W. Spader (Secretary)
5424 South Lorel Avenue
Chicago, , IL   60638
Telephone: (773) 284-6868
E-Mail: midwaybear@webtv.net
Meetings: Second Monday PM of each month 
Michael Minieka, MD  
Neurology
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL
312-908-2731 - 312-908-0709 fax



Forest City Post-Polio Support Group
Rockford, IL
815-226-9379
tonguetie@prodigy.net
Second Tuesday, Mar thru Nov
Irwin M. Siegel, MD  
Orthopedics
Rush Presbyterian/St. Luke's Med Center
Chicago, IL
312-942-4500 - 312-942-2380 fax
  Peoria Post-Polio Support Group
East Peoria, IL
309-694-6598
Gerald G. Jelly @ liz30@msn.com
First Thursday, alternate months
Dorothy L. Woods Smith, RN, PhD, HNC  
Lockport, IL
708-645-0801
dwsmith@usm.maine.edu
  IMPACT, Inc
Alton, IL
618-462-1411 V/TTY - 618-474-5309 fax
Last Saturday AM
    Northwestern University Post-Polio Clinic Support Group
Chicago, IL
312-664-6071
Fourth Thursday
    Springfield Post-Polio Support Group
Center for Independent Living
Springfield, IL
217-523-5287
    Quad Cities Polio Survivors
Moline, IL
309-764-5233
Fourth Tuesday PM

Indiana
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
John C. Kincaid, MD  
Neurology
Indianapolis, IN
317-274-8141
317-278-0110 fax
  Central Indiana Post-Polio Support Group
Anderson, IN
Ellen Crim at (765)649-3648 or 
Email:  mcrim1361@worldnet.att.net
Meeting Place:  St. Matthew's United Methodist Church
1512 N. Madison Avenue
Anderson, IN.
First Tuesday  6:30 - 8:30 PM, Apr-Dec
Janine Sheppard, MD  
Rehabilitation Assoc of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
317-588-7130
317-588-7133 fax
  Decatur Area Post-Polio Support Group
Decatur, IN
219-724-2960
Meg Magnan - nangam@decaturnet.com
Meetings: quarterly luncheons as weather permits at local restaurants

Iowa
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
Donna Bahls, MD  
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
IA Ortho Center, PC
Des Moines, IA
515-247-8400 - 515-248-8888 fax
  Iowa Polio Survivors Group
Indianola, IA
515-961-6791 - 515-961-9134 fax
klruch@crosspaths.net
Saturday PM in Apr & Oct
Karen Kienker, MD  
Younker Rehabilitation Center
Des Moines, IA
515-241-8375 - 515-241-5872 fax
  Iowa Polio Survivors Group
Pleasant Hill, IA
515-263-1823 - 515-263-1068 fax
jhinttmw@gowebway.com
Saturday PM in Apr & Oct
Erich Streib, MD  (Requires Physician's Referral)
PCI-Neurology
Cedar Rapids, IA
319-398-1721 - 319-399-2016 fax
  West Central Iowa Post Polio Support Group (WCIPPSG)
Meetings:  third Saturday of each month in Denison, Iowa,
Place:   Crawford County Memorial Hospital

Kansas
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
Sharon McKinney, DO  
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Topeka, KS
785-354-1299
  Manhattan Area Post-Polio Support Group
Manhattan, KS
785-537-7822
Fourth Wednesday AM, Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, & Oct
Atul Patel, MD  
Assoc Prof, Rehabilitation Medicine
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, KS
913-588-6944 - 913-588-6765 fax
apatel@kumc.edu
  Topeka Post-Polio Support Group
Topeka, KS
785-272-5138
Third Saturday AM, Mar, May, Jul, Sept

John W.B. Redford, MD  
Physical Med & Rehabilitation
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, KS
913-588-6798 - 913-588-6765 fax
jredford@kumc.edu

 

 

 

 

 




Wichita Post-Polio Support Group,  Inc.
Derby, KS
Meeting: College Hill United Methodist Church
Address: 2930 East First Street
Wichita, KS   67214
When: Third Saturday of each month March thru November
Time: 10:A.M. to 12P.M. Usually 2 hours occasionally runs over.
Planning a Mini-Conference in October.
Contact Persons:
Helen Robson, Pres. (316) 682-0172 
Ginny Webb, Vice Pres. (316) 943-8724
Newsletter Editor: Elva Suderman
E-Mail:   suder@southwind.net
Contact:  Bill Standrich
E-Mail:  standbl@networksplus.net
Third Saturday AM, Mar-Nov           ****
 
Dr. Kris Lewonowski, 
Wichita, KS 
  (316) 838-2020
   
Dr. Sharon McKinney
Topeka, KS 
(785 267-3816
   

Kentucky
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
Mark Ross, MD  
Neurology
University of KY Chandler Medical Center
Lexington, KY
606-323-5661 - 606-323-5943 fax
Betty Greaver, RN  
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Frazier Rehabilitation Center
Louisville, KY
502-582-7620 - 502-582-0528 fax
Polio Survivors Organization, Inc. (PSO)
Louisville, KY
502-239-9792
FranBrownLouKY@aol.com  ****
Second Friday, Mar-Nov
Judah L. Skolnick, MD  
Pulmonology
Louisville, KY
502-587-8000
   
Valerie K. Waters, MD  
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Louisville, KY
502-893-3494 - 502-896-2621 fax
vwaters@tpi.hlth.net
   
William Williamson, MD  
Louisville, KY
502-584-3376
   

Louisiana
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
Gerald J. Leglue, Jr., MD
1270 Southampton
Alexandria, LA   71303
318-442-8007 - 318-442-1822 Fax
  Alexandria Polio Support Group
Alexandria, LA
318-443-8168 - 318-640-4768
Quarterly
    Baton Rouge Polio Support Group
Gonzales, LA
225-925-4505
mikeleblanc@hotmail.com
Quarterly
    Houma/Thibodaux Polio Support Group
Thibodaux, LA
504-446-5678
Quarterly
    Lafayette Polio Support Group
Lafayette, LA
318-234-0030
Quarterly
    Lake Charles Post-Polio Support Group
Lake Charles, LA
318-494-1759 - 318-437-3461
Third Saturday AM, Sept-May
    New Orleans Polio Support Network
Metairie, LA
504-834-8713
Quarterly
    NE Louisiana Polio Support Group
Monroe, LA
318-387-2991
Last Saturday, Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
    Monroe Polio Support Group
West Monroe, LA
318-397-0546
Feb, June, Oct
    Easter Seals LA
LA Polio Support Network
New Orleans, LA
504-523-7325 - 504-523-3465 fax
Janpepper@aol.com
Annual symposium in Jan; call for local contacts
    Shreveport Polio Support Network
Shreveport, LA
318-221-4483
Quarterly

Maine
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
John Kelly Sullivan, MD  
Maine Neurology, PA
Scarborough, ME
207-883-1414
  Post-Polio Group of Maine
Pine Tree Society

Bath, ME
207-443-3341 - 207-443-1070 fax
mailto:postpolio@pinetreesociety.org
Quarterly

Maryland
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
Marinos C. Dalakas, MD  
Natl Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke (NINDS)
Bethesda, MD
301-496-9979 - 301-402-0672 fax
   

Massachusetts
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
John Beamis, MD  
Pulmonary Medicine
Lahey Clinic Medical Center
Burlington, MA
781-744-8480 - 781-744-3443 fax
John.F.Beamis@Lahey.org
  The Cape Cod Support Group
North Falmouth, MA
508-564-4957
508-564-4958 fax
Bartolome R. Celli, MD, Chief  
Pulmonary & Critical Care
Saint Elizabeth's Medical Center of Boston
Brighton, MA
617-789-5111 / 617-789-2561
617-789-2554 - 617-562-7756 fax
  The Greater Boston Post Polio Association
P.O. Box 812726
One Grove St.
Wellesley, Ma. 02482
Phone: 781-596-8245
Elaine Burns
Quarterly
Nov. 19,  GBPPA will host a special meeting featuring presentations by Drs. Richard Bruno and Nancy Frick. (Info, Click here)
Albert Loerinc, MD  
Pulmonary Medicine
Mediplex Rehabilitation Hospital
New Bedford, MA
508-995-6900 - 508-998-8131 fax
   
Frederick Mansfield, MD  
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
617-726-5919 - 617-742-7849 fax
   
Steven M. Moskowitz, MD  
Neurology
Lahey Clinic Medical Center
Burlington, MA
781-744-8632
   
Julie K. Silver, MD  
Spaulding-Framingham Outpatient Center
Framingham, MA
508-872-2200 - 508-872-1205 fax
   
Nicholas Spellman, MD  
Rehabilitation Dept
Bay State Medical Center
Springfield, MA
413-794-3953
   

Michigan
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
Leslie B. Leicht, MD  
Clinical Assistant Professor
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
734-998-6773 - 734-998-7914 fax
Frederick M. Maynard, MD  
U.P. Rehabilitation Medicine Assoc., PC
Upper Peninsula Medical Center
Marquette, MI
906-225-3914 - 906-225-4583 fax
fmaynard@penmed.com
Mid Michigan Post-Polio Support Group
Harrison, MI
517-539-3781
hnjutzi@ejourney.com
Second Sunday PM, Apr, May, Jun, Nov, Dec
Frederick M. Maynard, MD  
U.P. Rehabilitation Medicine Assoc., PC
Upper Peninsula Medical Center
Marquette, MI
906-225-3914 - 906-225-4583 fax
fmaynard@penmed.com
  Post-Polio Connection
Ann Arbor, MI
734-971-1335 - 734-763-0574 fax
elsol@umich.edu
Third Tuesday, Aug & Dec
Ammanath Peethambaran, CO  
Mark K. Taylor, CPO

Orthotics & Prosthetics Center
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
734-973-2400 - 734-973-3124 fax
markt@umich.edu
  Southeast Michigan Post-Polio Support Group
Livonia, MI
734-425-0788 - 734-421-1590 fax
Fourth Saturday AM, Mar-Oct
Agnes Wallbom, MD  
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
734-936-7210 - 734-936-6121 fax
  Western MI Post-Polio Support Group
Wyoming, MI
616-531-1634 - 616-531-2254 fax
bigsteelhead@earthlink.net
Second Sunday, Mar, May, Sept, Nov

Minnesota
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
Eric J. Sorenson, MD  
Neurology
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
, Minnesota
507-284-4038
Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Associates  
Minneapolis
, Minnesota
612-863-4495
Post Polio Awareness & Support Society of Minnesota
Twin Cities Post-Polio Network

Edina, Minnesota
612-835-9714
Larry Kohout - ldkohout@pclink.com
Second Monday of each month from 1:00
until 2:30 P.M. There is also a half hour social period before and after the
meeting. This group meets in the Board Room of the Goodwill / Easter Seals
building at 2543 Como Ave., St. Paul, MN
 

Post Polio Awareness & Support Society of Minnesota
Twin Ports Post Polio Network

Hermantown, Minnesota
218-729-9635
fplewa@uswest.net
Meets the second Saturday of each month in room 142 of Northwestern Hall at the
Luther Seminary
1490 Fulham Street
St. Paul, Minnesota
The meeting is from 10:00 to 11:30 A.M.

Mississippi
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
Michael Winkelmann, MD  
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Jackson, MS
601-936-8800
601-936-8891 fax
  Jackson Polio Survivors Support Group
Florence, MS
601-845-6818
ced@meta3.net
Fourth Saturday PM, Jan-Oct
    Mississippi Polio Survivors Assn
Clinton, MS
601-924-9284 - 601-924-0388 fax
robert_h_thayer@hotmail.com
Quarterly
    Mississippi Polio Survivors Assn Inc
Florence, MS
601-939-4882
arcon@netdoor.com
Quarterly

Missouri
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organization
Nancy L. Caverly, OTR/L  
Bland, MO
573-646-3732
573-646-5274 fax
caverlydn@socket.net
Martin B. Wice, MD  
St. John's Mercy Rehabilitation Center
Saint Louis, MO
314-569-6945
314-995-4349 fax
Greater Kansas City Area PPS Support Group
Independence, MO
816-461-3774 (tel & fax)
kcpps_2000@yahoo.com
Fourth Saturday AM Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct
Jennifer L.K. Clark, MD, PC  
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Columbia Orthopaedic Group
Columbia, MO
573-443-2402 - 573-876-8665 fax
  Greater Saint Louis Post-Polio Support Group
Saint Louis, MO
314-867-3706
Eightwheels@juno.com
Third Saturday AM, Sept-Dec, Feb-Jun
Oscar A. Schwartz, MD, FCCP  
Advantage Pulmonary
Saint Louis, MO
314-645-8177
314-645-8454 fax
  Southwest Center for Independent Living
Springfield, MO
417-886-1188 - 417-886-3619 fax
scil@dialnet.net
Third Monday PM, Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec
Rich Stanfil, CO  
Hanger Orthopedic Group
Saint Louis, MO
314-535-5755
314-535-1409 fax
  Gazette International Networking Institute (GINI)
4207 Lindell Boulevard, #110
Saint Louis, MO (Missouri) 63108-2915 USA
VOICE: 314-534-0475 FAX: 314-534-5070 
Relay MO: 800-735-2966 (TDD), 2466(V)
gini_intl@msn.com
http://www.post-polio.org/

Montana
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
  Sue Englert  
Community Medical Center
Missoula
406-327-4062
Northern Rocky Mountain
Easter Seals-Goodwill Industries

Great Falls
406-761-3680 - 406-761-5110 fax
TariBarkley@esgw.org
Third Saturday AM

Nevada
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
Dean L. Mondell, MD  
Mondell Rehabilitation Associates of NV Ltd
Las Vegas
702-869-5270 - 702-869-9852 fax
dmondell@aol.com
  Northern NV Area Polio Survivors Support Group
Reno
775-331-5915
First Tuesday PM
Darlene Steljes, RRT, R.PSG.T  
The Sleep Clinic of Nevada
Las Vegas
702-893-0020
702-893-0025 fax
  S. Nevada Assn of Polio Survivors (SNAPS)
Las Vegas
702-644-5091 (tel & fax)
resetar@earthlink.net
SNAPS West First Saturday; SNAPS East Third Wednesday
    Post Polio Syndrome  Support Group of Northern Nevada

New Hampshire
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
    NH Network Post-Polio Support Group
Concord
603-692-4686 - 603-742-7228
mauricer@concentric.net
Third Saturday PM, Mar-Dec

New Jersey
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations

John R. Bach, MD  
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
University Hospital
Newark, New Jersey
973-972-4300 - 973-972-5725 fax
bachjr@umdnj.edu

Jacinth Reid-Artist, MD, MS  
Bacharach Inst for Rehabilitation
Pomona, New Jersey
609-748-5470 - 609-652-6487 fax

Atlantic County Post-Polio Support Group
Mays Landing, New Jersey
609-383-1273
609-646-4535 fax
LynFein@aol.com
Third Saturday AM, Mar- Jun, Sept-Dec
Dr. Richard L. Bruno 
Director, The Post-Polio Institute 
Englewood Hospital and Medical Center 
Englewood, New Jersey USA 07631 
201- 894-3724 or TOLL FREE 1-877-POST-POLIO 

Email:  ppseng@aol.com
The Post-Polio Institute  at Englewood Hospital
Director, Dr. Richard L. Bruno 
Englewood Hospital and Medical Center 
Englewood, New Jersey USA 07631 
201- 894-3724 or TOLL FREE 1-877-POST-POLIO 

Email:  ppseng@aol.com
Monmouth Post-Polio Support Group
Bridgewater, NJ
732-530-7707
908-722-5015 fax
Monthly meetings, please call
Steven T. Dinsmore, DO  
University of Medicine & Dentistry of NJ
School of Osteopathic Medicine
Stratford, NJ
856-566-6843
dinsmore@umdnj.edu
  Morris County Post-Polio Support Group
Denville, NJ
973-366-5055 - 973-366-3353 fax
Arends-RH@worldnet.att.net
Third Sat.  AM,  Jan-Feb, Apr-Jun, Sept-Nov;
Third Wed.  PM,  Mar, Jul, Aug, Dec
Nancy Frick, MDiv, LhD  
Harvest Center, Inc
Hackensack, NJ
201-342-6777 - 201-342-6777 *51 fax
mailto:harvestctr@aol.com
  New Jersey Polio Network
P.O. Box 537
Martinsville, NJ   08836
Contact Info:
Jack Trombadore
57 Chelsea Drive
Whiting, NJ 08759
201-845-6860
732-350-4159 fax
Stuart A. Hirsch, MD  
Chairman, Orthopedics
Biosport Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Assn
Somerset Medical Center
Bridgewater, NJ
908-722-2033
 
Jack Martin, PT  
Associate Director, Outpatient Physical Therapy
Bacharach Inst for Rehabilitation
Pomona, NJ
609-748-5400 - 609-652-9581 fax
oppt@bacharach.org
   

New Mexico
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations

Victoria Givler, OT  
Mary Hooper, MS,CCC-SLP
Katharine Nelson, PT

Therapy Services
Saint Joseph Rehabilitation Hospital
Albuquerque
505-725-4725
505-727-4901 hotline - 505-725-4875 fax

   

New York
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
Margaret E. Backman, PhD  
Clinical Psychologist
New York, NY
212-673-1027
Burk Jubelt, MD- Requires Physician Referral
Neurology
SUNY Health Science Center
750 E Adams St
Syracuse, NY 13210-2399
315-464-4627
315-464-5356 - 315-464-5355 fax
JubeltB@vax.cx.hscsyr.edu
Long Island Post-Polio Support Group/Suffolk
Brentwood, NY
516-231-4040
Wednesday PM, Mar-Nov
Robert Biaggi  
North Shore Orthotics/Prosthetics
Port Jefferson Station
631-928-3040 - 631-474-8020 fax
northshoreoandp@csi.com
Howard W. Sander, MD  
Neurology
St. Vincent's Hospital & Medical Center
New York, NY
212-604-7453 - 212-601-3101 fax
Long Island Post-Polio Support Group Nassau/Queens
Long Beach
516-431-6481
massfolk@aol.com
Monthly, Mar-Nov
Norma M.T. Braun, MD, FACP, FCCP  
Saint Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital Center
New York, NY
212-523-3655 - 212-523-2679 fax
nbraun@slrhc.org
  Polio Survivors Support Group of West NY
Grand Island, NY
716-773-7254
C.DonaldOconnor - aa364@freenet.buffalo.edu
Quarterly, 3rd Wed. PM, Mar, June, Sept, Dec
Jonathan Breux, CO, CpeD  
Creative Orthotics & Prosthetics
Elmira, NY
607-734-7215 - 607-733-5281 fax
  Southern Tier Post-Polio Support Group
Horseheads, NY
607-739-9608 - 607-796-6228 fax
First Tuesday, Jan-June, Aug-Dec
Susan L. Fish, MA, PT  
New York, NY
212-686-2826 - 212-689-8424 fax
susanf@academic.touro.edu
  POLIO SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP OF WESTERN NEW YORK
56 WOODLEE LANE
GRAND ISLAND, NY 14072
Susan M. Calvaneso @ calvanes@buffalo.edu
Janet R. Kent, MD  
Rehabilitation Medicine
Erie County Medical Center
Buffalo, NY
716-898-4995
716-898-3000 - 716-898-4619 fax
   
Jane MacLagan, RN, BSN  
Clinic Nurse Coordinator
Saint Charles Hospital
Diagnostic & Treatment Center
Port Jefferson, NY
516-474-6300 - 516-474-6161 fax
   
Jonathan Moldover, MD  
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Beth Israel Medical Center
New York, NY
212-420-2757
212-844-8679 Clinic - 212-420-2707 fax
jmoldove@bethisraelny.org
   
Kenneth Shapiro, MD  
Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital
Schenectady, NY
518-382-4560 - 518-386-3619 fax
   
Dr. Hector Estepan
Internal Medicine, Pulmonologist
667 E. 233 St
Bronx,NY 10466
   
Post-Polio Syndrome, Immunology of
Neuromuscular Diseases

Harry Bartfeld, B.A.,M.D.

Department of Medicine
NYU School of Medicine
550 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016
   

North Carolina
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
Sean R. Maloney, MD  
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Asheville, NC
878-254-9796 (tel & fax)
Ulrich Alsentzer, MD  
Regional Rehabilitation Center
Greenville, NC
252-816-6601 - 252-816-8108 fax
Triad Post-Polio Support Group
Greensboro, NC
336-373-1122 - 336-373-1122 fax
Jenny Danielson, Coordinator-azvwis@aol.com
Last Sunday PM
  William L. Bockenek, MD  
Charlotte Institute of Rehabilitation
Charlotte, NC
704-355-4330  704-355-0709 fax
wbockenek@carolinas.org
Support groups in Mecklenburg, NC



  Margaret O. Burke, MD  
Thoms Rehabilitation Hospital
Asheville, NC
828-274-6146 - 828-274-6145 fax
margaret_burke@carepartners.org
Research Triangle Post Polio Support Group
MEETING TIME: The fourth Saturday of the Month from 2:00 to 4:00 PM
MEETING PLACE: ST. Francis of Assisi Church on Leesville Rd in Raleigh NC
Contact Person:
Debbie Gibbs @ Gibbslove@aol.com
Coordinator - 919-688-2214
    The Metrolina Post-Polio Support Group
This group meets to provide support and information for survivors of polio and their families. For details, call a member of the group at 523-6083 anyday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. or call the NC Easter Seals Society at 800/662-7119 weekdays from 9-5
.

Ohio
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
Susan L. Hubbell, MD  
Physical Medicine Assn of NW Ohio
Lima
419-228-5434
419-228-4620 fax
Thomas K. Watanabe, MD  
Director, NeuroRehabilitation Unit
Drake Center-Rehabilitation & Long-Term Care
Cincinnati
513-948-2639 - 513-948-5838 fax
HELPS Post-Polio Support Group
New Philadelphia
330-339-6910
Fourth Thursday PM
Shu Quey Huang, MD  
Residency Program Director/Staff Physician
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
MetroHealth Center for Rehabilitation
Cleveland
216-778-2142 - 216-778-1140 fax
shuang@metrohealth.org
  Lorain County Post-Polio Support Group
North Ridgeville
440-327-0366 (tel & fax)
PizzaKid@juno.com
First Tuesday PM, Mar-Dec (for Lorain)
Cuyahoga City Post-Polio Support Group
Third Saturday PM, Apr-Nov
Greg Nemunaitis, MD
Rehabilitation Medicine
Medical College of Ohio
Toledo
419-383-3527 - 419-383-3106 fax
gnemunaiti@mco.edu
  The Polio Connection
Cincinnati
513-321-4094
513-569-5365 fax
Second Thursday PM, Jan-Nov
Ernest W. Johnson, MD  
Assoc Physiatrists of Central Ohio
The Ohio State University
Columbus
614-293-4837 - 614-293-3809 fax
johnson.29@osu.edu
  Toledo Post-Polio Connection
Toledo
419-893-8110
Third Thursday, Apr-Oct
Robert Shields, MD  
Neurology
Cleveland Clinic Fndn
Cleveland
216-444-0855 - 216-445-4653 fax
   
Marianne T. Weiss, MS, PT  
Asst Professor/PT
University of Findlay
Findlay
419-424-6752 - 419-424-6977 fax
weiss@mail.findlay.edu
   

Oklahoma
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
Linda Johnson, MD, FACS  
Southern Plains Medical Center
Chickasha
405-222-9560 - 405-222-9579 fax
  Polio Survivors of Oklahoma Association (PSOA)
Meetings: Oklahoma Easter Seal Society Bldg.
2100 N.W. 63rd Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73116-5199
Phone: 405-848-2525 Fax: 405-842-9704
Meetings: 2nd Sat. of each month at 10:30 a.m.
President: Carolan Bledsoe 405-354-4189
Easter Seal Contact: Helen Hood, Special Projects
Newsletter: "Pride Support Optimism", published quarterly
Tom Keith, PT  
Affiliated Physical Therapists
Edmond
405-340-0770 - 405-330-5302 fax
Keith1K@msn.com
   
Glenda Whitsett, RN  
Hillcrest Center for 55 Plus
Tulsa
918-744-5595 - 918-298-3446 fax
   

Oregon
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations

Steven S. Andersen, MD  
Molly L. Hoeflich, MD

Portland
503-230-2833 - 503-232-8223 fax
 

  Easter Seals OR/Roseburg Chapter
Roseburg
541-679-1316 - 541-679-0637
dbstruck@pioneer_net.com
Second Wednesday PM
Peter A. Grant, MD  
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medford
541-772-3200 - 541-772-1048 fax
petergrant@wave.net
  Easter Seals Oregon - Post Polio Program Eugene Chapter
Service Address:
1931 Bonnie Lane Springfield OR 97477
Mailing Address:
5757 SW Macadam Ave Portland OR 97201
Contact:   Dan Hurd
E-mail:  smaxwell@oregonseals.org
Telephone:
741-7704 503-228-1352 800-556-6020
Post Polio Program provides information, referrals and peer support to anyone concerned about the late effects of polio. Call or write Easter Seals of Oregon/Portland Center to be placed on the Post-Polio mailing list and to receive an information packet. There are 14 chapters statewide, one in Eugene which meets at the Hilyard Center. Program hours are Monday-Friday 8-5;  Center hours are Monday-Thursday 8:30-5, and Friday 8:30-4.
Gary A. Ward, MD  
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation Medical Assoc, PC
Portland
503-413-6294 - 503-413-7780 fax
 

Pennsylvania
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
Brian M. Ernstoff, MD  
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Forbes Metropolitan Hospital
Pittsburgh
, PA
412-731-8180 - 412-731-7150 fax

Patti J. Brown, MD  
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Reading
Reading
, PA
610-796-6354 - 610-796-6470 fax

Capital Area Post-Polio Support Group
Mechanicsburg, PA
717-766-2641
First Monday PM, Apr, May, Jun, Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec
Deborah Kimmel, MD  
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital
Allentown
, PA
610-776-3278
Mary Ann Keenan, MD  
David A. Fuller, MD

Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
Philadelphia
, PA
215-456-7900 - 215-456-3428 fax
Genius@einstein.edu
PPS Support Group of Franklin & Adams County   ****
Chambersburg, PA
Contact: Easter Seals at:
55 Hamilton Road, 
Chambersburg, PA 17201
717-264-7578 - 717-264-1309 fax
Phyllis A. Bailey @ baileypa@pa.net
Meeting Place: Chambersburg Hospital
Lecture Room C
112 N. Seventh Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201  
Glenn A. Mackin, MD  
Lehigh Neurology
Allentown
, PA
610-402-8420 - 610-402-1689 fax
  Einstein Post-Polio Support Group
Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
Philadelphia, PA
215-456-3872
Genius@einstein.edu
Third Sunday PM
Sara Marks Tabby, MD  
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Philadelphia
, PA
215-427-3761 - 215-427-3785 fax
  Penn-Ohio Post-Polio Support Group
Grove City, PA
724-458-6762
jdweis@pathway.net
Second Saturday PM, Feb-June, Aug-Dec
    Post-Polio Support Group of the Lehigh Valley
Whitehall, PA
610-435-7639
Third Sunday PM, Mar-Jun, Sept-Nov
    Tri-State Post-Polio Support Group
Milford, PA
570-296-4080
bunygene@pikeonline.net
Third Wednesday PM, May-Sept

Rhode Island
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
Nicholas S. Hill, MD  
Pulmonary Div
Rhode Island Hospital
Providence
401-444-3560 - 401-444-5493 fax
nshillv@hotmail.com
   
Eric Purins, MD  
Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island
North Smithfield
401-766-0800 ext 5519
Post Polio Clinic at the Rehabilitative Hospital of Rhode Island in North Smithfield RI,
 just off Route 146.
Dr. Purins is the doctor in charge.
They do an evaluation that included EMG studies, gait evaluation, etc., which resulted in modification to my KAFO (brace)
The number there is 401-766-0800
 

South Carolina
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
Robbie B. Leonard, MS, PT  
Medical University of South Carolina
Greenville
864-250-8862 - 864-250-8869 fax
leonardr@musc.edu
Robert Schwartz, MD  
Piedmont Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Greenville
864-235-1834 - 864-235-2486 fax
Lowcountry Polio Survivors Network
Charleston
843-571-2288 - 843-553-6810
iely1000@aol.com
Fourth Sunday PM, Jan-May, Sept-Dec
James E. Warmoth, MD  
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston
843-792-2792 - 843-792-5549 fax
warmothJ@musc.edu
   
Holly Wise, PT, PhD  
PT Ed Program, Rehabilitation Sciences
Medical University of SC
Charleston
843-792-4051
843-792-0710 fax wisehh@musc.edu
   

South Dakota
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
Susan Assam, MD  
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Sioux Valley Hospital & Health Systems
Sioux Falls
605-333-1848 - 605-333-1855 fax
  Tri-State Polio Survivors, Inc.
Sioux Falls
605-332-5710
DMarie1908@aol.com
Third Saturday, Apr, May, Sept, Oct
Mark Gordon, MD  
Avera McKennan Hospital
Sioux Falls
605-322-5000
http://www.mckennan.org/
   

Tennessee
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
Robert Baum, MD  
Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital/Vanderbilt
Nashville, TN
615-963-4041



Memphis Polio Support Group
Memphis, TN
Meeting:  Third Saturday of each month at 10:30 AM
Place:  163 North Angelus, 
Memphis, Tennessee 38104. 
901-726-6404 - 901-726-6521 fax
Deborah Cunningham @ dc@mcil.org
Executive Director, Memphis Center for Independent Living. I     ****
Brenda Jo Butka, MD  
Pulmonary Medicine & Resp Therapy
St Thomas Hospital/Vanderbilt Stallworth
Nashville, TN
615-385-1946 / 615-222-3043
615-222-6564 fax
  Oak Ridge Area Post-Polio Support Group
423-481-3775
Creaseyja@aol.com
Third Sunday PM
Robert L. Chironna, MD  
Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center
Knoxville, TN
865-541-1167
865-541-3977 fax
  Polio Heroes of TN/Nashville Area
Hermitage, TN
615-889-3007 - 615-874-9550 fax
smlphtn@bellsouth.net
Mar-Oct, date varies
Robert Clendenin, MD  
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Saint Thomas Medical Bldg
Nashville, TN
615-297-0624
   
John R. Dexter, MD  
Rehabilitation Medicine Assn of Nashville
Madison, TN
615-860-2660
   
Robert W. Greene, Jr., MD  
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Memphis, TN
901-722-5833 - 901-722-5837 fax
GreeneMDPC@aol.com
   

James Little, MD  
John Gormley, MD

Siskin Rehabilitation Hospital
Chattanooga, TN
423-778-7842
 

   
Paula Sandler, MD  
Neuro-urologist
Madison, TN
615-860-3500
   
Margaret Todd, MD  
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Semmes-Murphy Clinic
Memphis, TN
901-522-2540
   

Texas
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
Philip A. Deffer, MD  
Associate Professor, Orthopedics
University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHSCSA)
San Antonio, TX
210-567-5125 - 210-567-5167 fax
  Capital Area Assn of Polio Survivors
Briarcliff, TX
512-264-1385
crhall@swbell.net
Jan, May, Sept
W. Clinton Maxwell, MD, PA  
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Plano, TX
972-964-0666 - 972-867-5068 fax
  El Paso Post-Polio Group
El Paso, TX
915-532-3236 - 915-544-7678 fax
telny@aol.com
Second Sunday PM
William J. Rea, MD  
Environmental Health Center/Dallas
Dallas, TX
214-368-4132 - 214-691-8432 fax
  Ft. Worth Area Polio Survivors Support Group
Bedford, TX
Meeting Dates: Second Saturday each month
Meeting Times: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Place: All Saints Hospital, Ft. Worth, TX
Contact: David Brock, President     ****
Phone: 817-282-0145  
brock@brocksent.com
Hooman Sedighi, MD  
Medical Director
Adult Rehabilitation Services
Dallas, TX
214-267-0101 - 214-267-8787 fax
  Fort Worth Polio Survivors Support Group
Mansfield, TX
817-477-5018
pookiiogg@aol.com
Carlos Vallbona, MD  
The Institute for Rehabilitation & Research (TIRR)
Houston, TX
713-797-5929
vallbona@bcm.tmc.edu
  Hill Country Post-Polio Support Group
Kerrville, TX
830-257-2609
First Saturday AM
Saroja Viswamitra, MD  
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
McAllen, TX
956-668-9900
  Post-Polio Partners
Weslaco, TX
956-968-5608
Fourth Saturday PM, Sept-May
Nicolas E. Walsh, MD  
Rehabilitation Medicine
University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHSCSA)
San Antonio, TX
210-567-5350 - 210-567-5354 fax
walshn@uthscsa.edu
  Texas Polio Survivors' Association , Inc. (TPSA)
Houston, TX
713-690-0695
713-690-0696 fax
tpsa@flash.net
11 groups and 3 phone link groups in Texas
    Wichita Falls Polio Survivors Support Group
Wichita Falls, TX
940-691-1753
Second Tuesday PM
  Easter Seals of Greater Dallas Post Polio Clinic
For persons who are experiencing the symptoms of PPS. The clinic is offered at any of the three (3) greater Dallas locations and appointments can be made by calling the Intake Department at (972) 394-8900.

 

 

Easter Seals of Greater Dallas Post Polio Support Groups
1st Thursday of each month - 6pm-7:30pm - Trinity Center located at 4443 N. Josey Lane in Carrollton
3rd Tuesday of each month - 6pm-7:30pm - Dallas Center located at 5701 Maple Ave. #200 in Dallas
Jeanette M. Gray, MBA
Asst. VP, Business Development
EASTER SEALS OF GREATER DALLAS
(972) 939-3912 or (972) 394-8900, x1148
E-mail:  jgray@easterseals.com

Utah
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
D. Corydon Hammond, PhD  
Psychologist/Pain/Hypnosis
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
University of Utah Medical Center
Salt Lake City
801-581-2267
D.C.Hammond@m.cc.utah.edu
  Post Polio Support Group of Utah
Easter Seal Society
638 E. Wilmington Avenue
Salt Lake City 84106
Tel: (801) 486-3778 - Michael Call
Meetings: 10am the fourth Saturday of every month at the Salt Lake County complex,
2001 S. State Street.
Judy Shaw  
Case Manager
Stuart Rehabilitation Center
McKay-Dee Hospital
Ogden
801-398-6631
   

Virginia
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
Robert T. Mackie, DDS  
Newport News, VA
757-596-7344
757-596-7344 fax
Jane Pendleton Wootton, MD  
Sheltering Arms Rehabilitation Hospital
Richmond, VA
804-342-4300
804-342-4315 fax
Central VA Post-Polio Support Group
Richmond, VA
804-288-8295
Henry4FDR@aol.com
First Saturday PM, Aug-June
    Northern VA Post-Polio Group
Annandale, VA
703-560-8852
703-978-8864 - 703-858-0794 fax
seacairn@aol.com
Second Saturday AM
    The Roanoke Polio Connection
930 Murray Ave.
Roanoke, VA. 24013-1842
Jim Kimball-Chairman
540-344-2051
E-Mail: emailto:JKimAtwood@aol.com

Washington
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
Vivian Moise, MD, PC  
Spokane, WA
509-747-5242
509-747-5430 fax
Walter C. Stolov, MD  
University of WA Medicine Center
Seattle, WA
206-598-4295 - 206-598-4295 (appointments)
206-685-3244 fax
stolovw@u.washington.edu
Everett Polio Support Group
Bothell/Everett, WA
425-488-0219 - 425-267-0597
lauriswh@msn.com
soni444@aol.com
Second Saturday
    Polio Outreach/Bellingham Support Group
Bellingham, WA
360-758-7703 - 360-738-0707
6 meetings/year
    Polio Outreach/Olympia Support Group
Olympia, WA
360-456-8097
bobuschi@aol.com
Second Saturday AM
   

Polio Outreach/Spokane Support Group
Spokane, WA
509-448-8517
Sharmancollins@aol.com
darlenekh@juno.com
Fourth Tuesday PM

    Polio Outreach/Yakima Valley
Yakima, WA
509-453-1837 - 509-576-9121 fax
hsuzi@aol.com
Third Saturday PM
    Polio Outreach of Washington
Burien, WA
206-248-2442
800-609-5538 (WA residents only)
polio1@juno.com
16 statewide groups
    Tri-Cities Post-Polio Support Group
Richland, WA
509-946-5485
nevers@televar.com
Second Saturday AM, Feb, Apr, June, Aug, Oct, Dec
    Polio Outreach of Spokane
Contacts:
Sharman Collins at SharmanCollins@aol.com Darlene Hansen at darlenekh@juno.com
Dave Graham at david508@aol.com
Faye VanPatter at FayeVP@aol.com
Elinor Young at elinor@triax.com
Polio Experience Network (Spokane,WA)
     

West Virginia
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
Ron Bonfiglio, MD  
Hurricane, WV
304-757-4900
304-757-4949 fax
  Mid-Ohio Valley Post-Polio Support Group
Parkersburg, WV
304-422-7243 ext 109
Second Monday PM, Mar-Dec
Philip Fisher, DO, FAADEP  
Huntington, WV
304-522-2333
304-522-2338 fax
pfisher@pol.net
  Mid-Ohio Valley Post-Polio Support Group
Walker/Vienna, WV
304-679-5008
fstocktill@wirefire.com
Second Monday, Mar-Dec
Michael Shramowiat, MD  
Vienna, WV
304-295-3131
  West Virginia Polio Survivors
Huntington, WV
304-736-6325
charo@ezwv.com
Second Saturday PM, Mar-Dec

Wisconsin
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
James C. Agre, MD, PhD  
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Howard Young Medical Center/Northwoods
Woodruff, WI
715-356-2600
715-356-8079 fax
Frank J. Salvi, MD  
Asst Professor; Rehabilitation Dept
University of WI Medical School
Madison, WI
608-263-8647
608-263-9271 fax fjsalvi@facstaff.wisc.edu 
Easter Seals Wisconsin
Madison, WI
608-277-8288
800-422-2324 - 608-277-8333 fax
cleoe@wi-easterseals.org
Third Saturday noon, Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sept, Nov
Christine Maxey, MD  
Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
414-259-3666 - 414-805-7348 fax
  Independence Area Post-Polio Support Group
Independence, WI
715-985-3801
Second Saturday PM, Apr & Oct
Beth Kowall, MS, OTR  
Greenfield, WI
414-329-0601
bkowall@execpc.com
  Post-Polio Resource Group of SE Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
414-454-9093
pprg@geocities.com
Third Saturday PM, Spring & Fall

 Wyoming
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
    Northern Rocky Mountain Easter Seals

Africa
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
Dr. J. Steyn
Margate Hospital
Wartski Drive
Margate
4275
KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa

Telephone +27 (0)39 317 1747
Fax +27(0)39 317 1747 (ask for a line)


Post-Polio Network S A       
P O Box 1155
Umkomaas 4170
KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa
Telephone +27 (0)39 973 2441
Fax +27 (0)39 973 2441 (ask for a line)
E-mail:   webster@sco.eastcoast.co.za
URL http://www.sco.eastcoast.co.za/support/
Cilla Webster
Email:  webster@sco.eastcoast.co.za

Dr. J. van der Linde
Entabeni Hospital
Ridge Road
Durban
4001
KwaZulu-Natal
Durban
4001
Telephone +27 (0)31 204 1300
   
Orthopaedic Surgeons knowledgeable about PPS:-

Dr. Fraser
St. Augustine's Hospital
Chelmsford Road
Durban
4001
KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa
Telephone +27 (0)31 202 7474
   
Physiotherapist knowledgeable on PPS:-

Mrs. J. Soderlund-Moore
PO Box 303
Bedfordview
2008
Gauteng
South Africa
Telephone +27 (0)11 450 3323
Fax +27 (0)11 455 1870 









 
Entabeni Hospital has a new Neuro Ward.

Dr. M. van der Linde, Pulmonologist
Entabeni Hospital
Ridge Road
DURBAN
KwaZulu-Natal
Republic of South Africa
Telephone +27 (0)31 261 8217
   
Dr. C. Wolpe, Neurologist
Entabeni Hospital
Medical Centre North
Ridge Road
DURBAN
KwaZulu-Natal
Republic of South Africa
Telephone +27 (0)31 261 5446
   

Australia / Tasmania
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
    Polio Network Victoria
Ms Jeanette Marshall
P.O Box 1189, Collingwood,
Victoria 3066
1800 805 384
    Post-Polio Network of WA
Ms Tessa Jupp
P.O Box 257, Subiaco, Western
Australia 6904
(08) 9383 9050 - fax: (08) 9383 9075
Email: poliowa@upnaway.com.au
    Post-Polio Support Network
Ms Penny Beeston 
Paraplegic and Quadriplegic Association of Queensland
Inc.P.O Box 5651
Westend, Queensland 4101
(07) 3391 2044
    Post-Polio Support Group of SA
Neurological Resource Centre
23a King William Road, Unley,
South Australia 5061
(08) 8357 8909
    WAPP Support Group Bunbury Inc.
Debbie Francis
P.O. Box 1566, Bunbury,
Western Australia 6230
(08) 9795 5934
    Post Polio Network - Tasmania Inc 
Jan Wright
P.O. Box 194, Beaconsfield,
Tasmania 7270
(03) 6383 1690
   

Post-Polio Network (NSW, Australia) Inc
GILLIAN THOMAS

ph:(02) 9663 2402
PO Box 888
KENSINGTON, NSW, 1465

    NSW Support Group Conveners
Includes:  NSW & Sydney Metropolitan Area

Victoria
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
    Polio Network Victoria
208 Wellington Street Collingwood, Melbourne, Australia
Mailing Address: PO Box 1189, Collingwood, 3066, Victoria, Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9415 1200
Facsimile: +61 3 9415 1222
Freecall:1800 805 384 (Australia only)
Email: theteam@paraquad.asn.au
Office hours: 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday
HEAD OFFICE Email: mailto:theteam@paraquad.asn.au
    Mornington Peninsula Post-Polio Support Group
Mornington Peninsula Post-Polio Support Group
C/- Dennis Lloyd
31 Somers Avenue
Mount Martha, 3934
Phone:  03 5974 3495
E-mail:  Dennis Lloyd

Canada
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British Columbia | Ontario | Quebec | Saskatchewan

Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
  Neil R. Cashman, MD
Center of Research/Neuro Degenerative Diseases
University of Toronto
Toronto
416-978-7461 
neil@bioconcept.com 
The Post Polio Awareness & Support Society of British Columbia
  Julian Lo, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
West Park Hospital
Toronto
416-243-3600  - 416-243-8947 fax 
Ontario March of Dimes 
10 Overlea Boulevard
Toronto, Ontario M4H 1A4
CANADA
1-800-263-3463
Post Polio Coordinator, 
Contact:  Kim Sialtsis
Regional Chapters

Canadian Post-Polio Contacts
  Post Polio Clinic
82 Buttonwood Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M6M2J5
416-243-3600 - Fax: 416- 243-8947
Email:  emailto:wmalisani@westpark.org
Association Polio Quebec
    Saskatchewan Awareness of Post Polio
    Southern Alberta Post Polio Support Society

Czech Republic
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
    Polio Association of the Czech Republic

Denmark
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
    Danish Society of Polio and Accident victims (PTU)

Finland
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
    Suomen Polio liitto ry [Finnish Polio Federation]

France
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
    Groupe français de liaison et d'information post-polio 

Germany
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
    Polio-Spätfolgen e.V. *Berlin-Germany*

Ireland
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
    Post Polio Support Group (PPSG)
    POLIO FELLOWSHIP OF IRELAND
Park House, Stillorgan Grove, Stillorgan, Co Dublin. Tel 01 2888366 Fax 01 2833489
POST POLIO SUPPORT GROUP
Flat 2C, Iveagh Trust Buildings, Bride Road, Dublin 8. Tel 01 4549237

Japan
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
    Polio Association of Hokkaido

Korean
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
    Korean Post-Polio Syndrome

New Zealand
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
    Post-Polio Support Society NZ (Inc)
PO Box 249
Oamaru 8915
New Zealand
http://www.health.net.nz/postpolio/

Portugal
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
    Associação Pós-Pólio de Portugal
Apartado 2089
7001-901 Évora
PORTUGAL
O nosso e-mail:
emailto:rdc02006@mail.telepac.pt

Sweden
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
    Riksförbundet för Trafik- och Polioskadade

Switzerland
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
    Schweizerische Interessengemeinschaft für Polio-Späfolgen (SIPS)

Communauté Suisse d'Intérêts des Suites tardives de la Polio (CISP)

UK
   
National
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
    The British Polio Fellowship Ground Floor
Unit A
Eagle Office Centre
The Runway
South Ruislip
Middlesex. HA4 6SE
UK
Telephone: +44 (0)181 842 1898 Facsimile: +44 (0)181 842 0555 
Email: mailto:british.polio@dial.pipex.com

Leicestershire
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
    The Leicestershire Post-Polio Network

Lincolnshire
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Doctors/Health Professionals Clinics & Rehabilitation Support Groups & Organizations
    The Lincolnshire Post-Polio Network
69 Woodvale Avenue, Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN6 3RD, United Kingdom.
Telephone: +44 (0)1522 888601
Facsimile: +44 (0)870 1600840 (Preferred - 24 Hr availability)
Facsimile: +44 (0)1522 885115 (Alternate - by prior arrangement)
Email: linpolio@legend.co.uk

To Be Added

    Korean Post-Polio Syndrome
    The Scottish Post Polio Network (SPPN)
Billy McCreery - Chair
Vicki McKenna - Secretary & editor
Agnes Walker - Treasurer & Assistant Editor
Joan Dean - Fundraiser
    The Scottish Polio Network
Central Scotland Tel: 01236 781 501
Edinburgh/Lothian Tel: 0131 440 3042
Glasgow Tel: 0141 632 9597
Web: http://www.sppn.fsnet.co.uk/
Email: billy@sppn.btinternet.com

 


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