Area Medical Organizations

Restless Leg Syndrome Foundation
The Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) agency that is dedicated to improving the lives of men, women, and children who live with this often devastating disease. The organization's goals are to increase awareness of Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), to improve treatments, and, through research, to find a cure.

The Foundation was formed in 1990, when a few individuals came together around a kitchen table to encourage each other through their struggles with a disease that they finally had a name for - restless legs syndrome. Their common goal was to help others cope with RLS and to build awareness for unknowing thousands who were searching for help with the "creepy-crawly sensations in their legs". The legal nonprofit organization - RLS Foundation - was formed incorporated in 1992.

Ronald McDonald House
The Ronald McDonald House of Rochester, Minnesota provides a home away from home...and gives support to families seeking medical care for their children.

Gift of Life Transplant House
The Gift of Life Transplant House mission is to provide high quality, affordable accommodations in a home-like environment for transplant patients and their families so as to foster mutual support, fellowship and a successful healthcare experience.
705 2nd St SW
Rochester, MN 55902
p. (507) 288-7470

American Cancer Society, Midwest Division
Taking Strides for the fight against cancer
882 7th Street NW
Rochester, MN 55901
p. (888) 535-4227

Hiawatha Deaf Club
The Hiawatha Deaf Club (HDC) was started in 1978 to promote social and educational events for deaf people in Southeastern Minnesota. HDC is a non-profit organization and a chapter of the Minnesota Association of Deaf Citizens.
PO Box 5883
Rochester, MN 55903
507/285-7161

Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
Founded by parents of children with juvenile diabetes, JDRF has always focused on a single goal—accelerating research progress to cure diabetes and its complications. To that end, our research management process is unique—we're organized as a diabetes cure enterprise. We take informed risks, continuously monitor the global diabetes research landscape, and make research investments strategically, to ensure that resources are effectively directed to research with the greatest impact leading to a cure as soon as possible.
PO Box 6953
Rochester, MN 55903
p. (507) 288-7847

Charter House
Retired people from 28 states and all walks of life make their homes at Charter House. Residents enjoy the benefits of Charter House's close proximity to Mayo Clinic and downtown Rochester.

Care Givers Support Group
Caregiver Support Group is for those who find themselves giving direct or indirect care to a loved one. Caring for aging parents is becoming a part of many people's lives. Caring for an ill spouse is also difficult.
624 3rd Ave SW
Rochester, MN 55902
p. (507) 287-2285

Crohns and Colitis Support Group
Rochester, MN 55901
p. (507) 288-6369

National Stroke Association Rochester Support Group
Leaders: Dianne Marquart, Don Kvernen, and Doris Eide
2720 N. Broadway
Rochester, MN 55906
Telephone: 507-285-3920
E-Mail: annp@semcil.org