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To prevent the harm being done to patients by physicians who lack the knowledge, skill, and training to recognize and treat addiction.

The Pacific Mesothelioma Center at the Pacific Heart, Lung and; Blood Institute’s mission is to better serve a growing number of mesothelioma victims by supporting the first-of-its-kind in the nation research lab which provides laboratory-to-the-bedside research that improve mesothelioma victims’ lives and longevity, particularly for those that approach malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) as a chronic, treatable disease: The exploration of innovative ideas forms the foundation of PMC’s unique research program and provides the promise of future treatment breakthroughs. With the opening of our new laboratory at 10780 Santa Monica, dedicated solely to mesothelioma research, and by choosing specific projects, we will get closer to finding better treatments and research that we hope will eventually lead to a cure. PMC is dedicated to educating the public on asbestos-related diseases and informing them of their best treatment options. PMC also connects newly diagnosed patients with patients that have been through treatment and provides assistance and emotional support.

THE MISSION OF THE ADDICTION CENTER OF BROOME COUNTY IS TO PROVIDE STATE-OF-THE-ART OUTPATIENT TREATMENT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND SIGNIFICANT OTHERS SUFFERING BECAUSE OF CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY. WE WILL PROVIDE TREATMENT THAT IS COMPETENT, ETHICAL, AND EFFECTIVE AT THE LEAST POSSIBLE COST. WE WILL DO THIS IN COOPERATION WITH OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS. OTHER SERVICES MAY BE DEVELOPED AS A RESULT OF THIS COOPERATIVE PLANNING PROCESS. OUR SERVICES WITH BE OFFERED TO ALL PEOPLE WHO NEED THEM WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, SEX, STATUS, RELIGION, CREED, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, OR RACE. OUR CLIENTS COME TO THE CLINIC SUFFERING FROM AN ILLNESS AND ITS DEVASTATING EFFECTS. THEY WILL BE TREATED WITH UTMOST CARE, DIGNITY AND RESPECT.

Established by Congress, the CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention do more, faster by forging effective partnerships between CDC and corporations, foundations, organizations and individuals to fight threats to health and safety.