e. NAFC's mission is threefold: 1) to educate the public
about the causes, diagnosis categories, treatment options, management
alternatives for incontinence, nocturnal enuresis, voiding dysfunction and
related pelvic floor disorders; 2) to network with other organizations and
agencies to elevate the visibility and priority given to these areas; and
3) to advocate on behalf of consumers who suffer from such symptoms as a
result of disease or other illness, obstetrical, surgical or other trauma,
or deterioration due to the aging process itself.
NAFC is broadly funded by consumers, healthcare professionals and
industry. It is the world's largest and most prolific consumer advocacy
organization devoted exclusively to this field.
About The HealthCentral Network
The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (http://www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the
top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific,
wellness and general health Web properties. By offering connections to
renowned experts, a network of patients and caregivers who share "real
world" experience, and in-depth information, sites in The HealthCentral
Network make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and
caregivers. The HealthCentral Network also manages the highest-quality
health advertising network, not building size for size's sake -- but
targeting condition-specific audiences who value and engage with
information from marketers on their terms.
The HealthCentral Network was acquired in 2005 by Polaris Venture
Partners, The Carlyle Group, Sequoia Capital, and Allen & Company. In
January 2008, the Company received a significant minority investment from
IAC/InteractiveCorp and additional investment from its original investors,
and IAC CEO Barry Diller joined The HealthCentral Network's board of
directors. In April 2008, HealthCentral and IAC Ad Solutions Network
announced a new ad network agreement, making H
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