ultrasound diagnosis of fatal anomalies

TWIN-TO-TWIN TRANSFUSION SYNDROME
nancy. Help in starting newchapters. International
registry.
Scope: International
Founded: 1992
Address: 411 Longbeach Parkway, Bay Village,
OH 44140, United States
Telephone: 440–899–8887
E-mail: tttsfound@aol.com
Web: http://www.tttsfoundation.org
Title: Twin Hope
Description: Voluntary, non-profit organization
dedicated to serving the needs of families
affected by twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome
and other twin-related diseases. Support
for group meetings, phone support. Information
and referrals, conferences, fundraising,
current treatment options, biannual
newsletter, library. Educates the public. Assistance
in starting newgroups.
Scope: International
Number of groups: Three affiliated groups
Founded: 1994
Address: 2592 W. 14th St., Cleveland, OH
44113, United States
Telephone: 502–243–2110 or 440–327–8335
E-mail: twinhope@twinhope.com
Web: http://www.twinhope.com
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