Associations

Websites in the public domain

LEL

The United European Gastroenterology is a non-profit organization based in Vienna dedicated to gastroenterology and representing more than 22.000 specialists from different fields of medicine. The UEG is committed to raising awareness and expanding knowledge of digestive and liver diseases in order to generate benefits for patients. UEG also promotes the clinical and scientific education of people, as well as basic and clinical research in the field of digestive and liver diseases. In addition, the company organizes the so-called “UEG Week”, which is the largest and most prestigious conference of its kind in Europe.

For more information: www.ueg.eu

Lebenshilfe Leibnitz

A human and family atmosphere - that's what makes them Lebenshilfe Leibnitz the end. The organization has been taking care of people with disabilities for 35 years and supports them in mastering everyday life. The focus is primarily on diversity - this should not only be lived to the full by the customers of Lebenshilfe Leibnitz, but also give them the opportunity to grow in everyday life. The entire educational work of the service company is aimed at people with disabilities and people with learning difficulties and developmental problems of all ages. In order for them to be able to lead a completely normal, quality life, Lebenshilfe Leibnitz offers active participation in creative and productive work processes as well as assisted living and mobile services for individual support.

Learn more at: www.lebenshilfe-leibnitz.at

ESPGHAN

The organization ESPGHAN (European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition) provides a professional and scientific network to promote research in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition, thereby significantly improving standards of care for patients and families. The organization includes 700 members and experts in the field who ensure the quality of research. ESPGHAN members also address important aspects of child care and various medical conditions.

Further information: www.espghan.org

ESNM

The ESNM is a non-profit organization representing the interests of numerous specialists in the field of neurobiology and motility. The organization's mission is primarily to advance knowledge in the two fields, to promote scientific educational events, to ensure clinical research in neurobiology and motility, and to ensure the clinical standards of good patient care.

Mehr Informationen: www.esnm.eu

ESDO

ESDO is a scientific non-profit educational association that campaigns for topics such as gastrointestinal oncology and digestive oncology. The focus here is on the early detection and primary prevention of malignant diseases. The aim of ESDO is to build and expand knowledge in this area and to advance research.

Mehr Informationen: www.edso.eu

Association of Sports Scientists in Austria

The VSÖ acts as the official professional interest group for all sports scientists as well as for all physical education teachers working outside of school. The goals of the association include, on the one hand, subject-specific and cross-professional further training, and, on the other hand, professional political and legal representation. With these goals, members of the association are to be offered programs for professional and personal development as well as extensive legal advice and contact with public bodies. In addition, the VSÖ acts as a platform on the subject of exercise and sport with arranged lectures and discussion rounds. 

More under: http://diesportwissenschafter.at/

Association of Dieticians in Austria

Founded in 1961, the Association of Diaetologists Austria as an official and recognized professional representation of dieticians in Austria. Thanks to the representation of interests in all professionally relevant matters, the association has developed into an important partner in the healthcare sector. In addition, the association is represented in many important committees and organizations at national, European and international level. The main goals of the association are above all the further development of the job description, the representation of interests towards ministries, politics and organizations, quality assurance, public relations and occupational safety.

Further information at: http://www.diaetologen.at/

Association Big ones protect small ones

Creating a safe world for our children - this has been the case since 1983 Austrian Committee for Childhood Accident Prevention for more child safety in Austria. The aim of the association "Big ones protect small ones" is to draw attention to the importance and possibilities of child accident prevention locally, regionally, nationally and internationally and thus to reduce the number of child accidents in the long term. A particular concern of the association is to pass on knowledge and to promote accident research and the implementation of studies through cooperation with Austrian pediatric surgery clinics and children's clinics. 

Find out more at: http://grosse-schuetzen-kleine.at/

ECO house

ECO house is a non-toxic care, residential and support center in Mitterndorf built in an economical way. 32 care beds, numerous spacious and barrier-free rooms as well as common rooms and a sunny inner courtyard with plants ensure a pleasant atmosphere of well-being. Whether long-term or short-term care or day care, the employees of the ECO-Haus always strive to make the daily routine as extensive and varied as possible. Regular training and further education of the staff ensure qualitative performance and sensitive care for the best possible strengthening of resources, promotion of movement, thinking and perception. In addition to general and psychiatric health and nursing care, the ECO-Haus also offers intensive care, hospice, aromatherapy and much more. The daily routine itself is designed in as familiar an atmosphere as possible in order to create a familiar environment. Daily leisure activities, such as birthday parties, art and culture events/lectures and excursions to the town center ensure variety and great experiences. In addition, the ECO nursing home takes care of the daily cleaning of the laundry and provides fresh and individually prepared meals. 

For more information, please visit: www.eco-pflegehaus.at