Resource Links
Below you will find links to websites for various insurances, product vendors, disease organizations and other helpful resources.
Insurance Websites
Aetna - Private Insurance website
Araz/Americas PPO - Private Insurance website
BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota and Blue Plus – Private Insurance website
HealthPartners – Private Insurance website
Medica - Private Insurance website
Medicaid - Minnesota Medical Assistance website
Medicare - National Government Services website
Metropolitan Health Plan – Minnesota Medical Assistance website
PreferredOne – Private Insurance website
U-Care – Private Insurance website
United HealthCare – Private Insurance website
Wisconsin Medicaid – Wisconsin Medical Assistance website
Rehab Product Websites
Active Aid - Bath/shower chair
Altimate Medical - Standing Frames
Anthros Medical - Shower Chairs
ASL - Wheelchair Electronics
Bodypoint - Wheelchair accessories
Colours in Motion - Manual Wheelchairs
Convaid - Strollers
Invacare - Wheelchairs and cushions
Kay Medical – Mobility Products
Ki Mobility - Manual Wheelchairs
Motion Concepts - Wheelchair power positioning
Mullholland – Pediatric Equipment/Seating
Otto Bock - Pediatric Equipment/Seating
PDG Mobility - Manual Wheelchairs
Permobil - Power wheelchairs
Pride – Rehab/Mobility vendor
Prime Engineering – Rehab/Mobility vendor
Quickie – Rehab/Mobility vendor
Ride Designs - Rehab Seating/Custom
Rifton - Gait trainers, Bath systems, Standing frames
Roho - Wheelchair seating
Snug Seat – Pediatric Equipment/Seating
Stand Aid - Standing Frames
Stealth Products - Wheelchair accessories
Sunrise Medical – Manual/Power Wheelchairs and seating
Theradapt – Standing Frames
TilLITE - Manual Wheelchairs
Respiratory Product Websites
Abbott Nutrition - Entral Pumps, Food and Supplies
AirSep - Oxygen equipment
Cardinal Health – Ventilator Equipment
CareFusion - Ventilators
Fisher Paykel - Sleep therapy and heated humidity products
Invacare - Oxygen products
Pari - Nebulizer Supplies
Puritan Bennett - Oxygen equipment
ResMed - Sleep therapy products
Respironics - Sleep therapy products and cough assist machines
Sequal – Oxygen Systems
Sunrise Medical - Nebulizer Supplies
Durable Medical Equipment Websites
Ameda – Breast Pump
Amoena –Prosthesis
Drive – Home Hospital Bed, Bath Safety, Ambulatory Aids, Patient Lifts
Duromed Industries– Aids to Daily Living
Hoyer – Patient Lift
Invacare – Home Hospital Beds
ITC Corp (Protime monitor, Tenderlets, Cuvettes) – Blood Pressure
Medline (Guardian Products) – Ambulatory Aids, Bath Safety, Home Hospital Beds
Pride – Scooter and Lift Chair vendor
Sammons Preston – Aids to Daily Living
Timm/Osborn (manufacturer/brand) – Erectile Dysfunction Vacuum Pump
Trulife – Prosthetics
Medical Supplies Websites
3M – Wound Care Products
BSN Jobst– Compression Stockings
Coloplast – Urological Supplies
Convatec – Wound Care Products
Bard – Urological Supplies
First Quality – Incontinence Suplies
Hollister– Urological Supplies
Kendall – Incontinence Suplies
Mediven – Compression Stockings
Smith & Nephew – Wound Care Products
Disease Organization Websites
AIDS Project-Minnesota – (612) 341-2060
Leading Minnesota’s fight against HIV and AIDS
Alcoholics Anonymous of Minnesota – (952) 922-0880
Helping Men and Women who might have a drinking problem
ALS Association of Minnesota – (612) 672-0484
Fighting on every front to improve living with ALS
Alzheimer’s’ Association – (952) 830-0512
Leading volunteer organization in Alzheimer care, support and research
American Cancer Society- (651) 255-8106
Dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem
American Diabetes Association - (763) 593-5333
Mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of all people affected by this disease
American Heart Association – (952) 835-3300
Organization dedicated to reduce death caused by cardiovascular disease
American Lung Association– (651) 227-8014
Provides information on various conditions, research & statistics, plus programs and events
American Red Cross – (612) 871-7676 - Helps prepare communities for emergencies
ARC of Minnesota – (651) 523-0823
Advocacy and support for people with developmental disabilities and their families
Arthritis Foundation – (651) 644-4108
Voluntary health agency covering all arthritis and related conditions
BLIND Inc. (Blindness Learning) – (612) 872-0100
Adjustment to blindness learning center
Brain Injury Association of Minnesota – (612) 378-2742
Promotes awareness, understanding, & prevention of brain injury through education, advocacy, and support services
Child Abuse/Neglect for Minnesota – (800) 422-4453
Helps strengthen families and prevent child abuse & neglect in Minnesota
Courage Center – (763) 588-0811
Empowering people with disabilities
Deaf Linx – Website only
Organization devoted exclusively to the needs of deaf people
Down Syndrome of Minnesota – (651) 603-0720
Organization devoted exclusively to the needs of people with Downs Syndrome and their families
Emergency Food Shelves of Hennepin County – (763) 450-3860
Hunger relief networking association
Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota – (800) 779-0777
Strives to improve the quality of life for those affected by seizure disorders
Family and Child Services – (612) 339-9101
Wide range of services to Children and their families
Hemophilia Foundation of Minnesota – (651) 406-8655
Dedicated to finding better treatments and cures for bleeding and clotting disorders
Homeward Bound, Brooklyn Park – (763) 566-7860
Quality and innovative services to support children and adults with disabilitied lead more fulfilling lives
National Kidney Foundation – (800) 622-9010
Seeks to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases
March of Dimes – (952) 835-3033
Information and answers about pregnancy, your baby, genetic disorders, birth defects, and much more
Meals on Wheels – (612) 348-4500
Provides home delivered meals and services to people in need
Minnesota Adult Protective Services – (651) 431-2546
Training and consultation for vulnerable adults
Minnesota Foundation for Better Hearing/Speech – (612) 223-5130
Serving people with hearing and speech problems in Minnesota
MS Society – (612) 335-7900
Committed to creating a world free of Multiple Sclerosis
MDA – (952) 896-6226
Dedicated to finding treatments & cures for neuromuscular diseases
National Ataxia Foundation – (763) 553-0020
Information about and support for people with Ataxia
National Federation for the Blind – (612) 872-9363
Leading force in Blindness field
PACER Center – (952) 838-9000
Expanding opportunities & enhancing the quality of life for children and young adults with disabilities and their families
Parkinson’s Association of Minnesota – (763) 545-1272
non-profit voluntary alliance dedicated to improving lives of those affected by Parkinson’s Disease
Post-Polio Awareness & Support of Minnesota – (952) 835-9714
Statewide group of Polio survivors organizaed to assist other survivors
Sister Kenny Institute – (612) 863-4400
Leading Rehabilitation provider in the area
SPA - Spina Bifida Association - (651) 222-6395
Volunteer health organization dedicated to education, advocacy, research & service
Spinal Cord Association of Minnesota – (800) 962-9629
Web based source for information & resources for living well after a Spinal Cord Injury or disease
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Association-Minnesota Chapter(763) 370-6460
Mission is to accelerate the development of a treatment or cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Suicide Prevention – (612) 379-1199
Aim is to prevent Suicide through public awareness and education
United Way – (612) 340-7400
Organization whose purpose is to mobilize local leaders and their communities in order to identify and address local human needs
Healthcare Industry Websites
The Joint Commision for Accreditation (JCAHO)
Accrediting Body for Quality of Care
Midwest Association for Medical Equipment Services (MAMES) - Industry and Governmental Support
American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) – Industry and Governmental Support
The MedGroup – Industry Purchasing and Business Solutions, Provide Education and Government Support
VGM Group - Industry Purchasing and Business Solutions, Provide Education and Government Supportx
National Coalition for Assistive and Rehab Technology (NCART)- Industry and Governmental Support
HME News – Industry Business News Magazine
Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) – Industry Education
National Registry of Rehabilitation Technology Suppliers (NRRTS) – Industry and Governmental Support
Service Websites
MK Batteries
Wheelchair and Scooter Battery Information

