1996 - Present
The International Adhesions Society (IAS) was formed
in 1996 in Dallas, TX USA
- Providing an internet presence at: www.adhesions.org
that receives over 30,000 visitors each month.
- Launch of Connections, the IAS newsletter
for members, physicians and other health care providers
in March 2001.
- Establishment of over 50 support groups around
the world and still growing.
- Establishment of special support areas for Men
and for Children dealing with ARD.
- Development of a global volunteer network to assist
the IAS in its mission to create global awareness
for ARD.
- Hosting the Inaugural IAS Meeting in Detroit, March
2001.
- Patient Support Programs for treatment.
- Clearinghouse of patient, research and product
information.
- Building an extensive member database of ARD information
and personal stories.
- Assisted ARD patients in obtaining disability coverage.
- Received recognition in NY and WI for ARD at state-level.
- Sponsored Patient Advocacy Campaign in January 2002
for thedevelopment of an ICD-9 Code for the Placement
of Adhesion Barriers during surgery.
Many of our accomplishments could not have taken place
without the help of the our Support Group Coordinators,
Volunteers, Sponsors and Friends of the IAS. To
all of you, we say a heartfelt ~ Thank You.
For more information or to request a media or sponsor
package, please contact
us.
ARD = Adhesions Related Disorder
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This page last updated July 2005
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