If illness strikes within a family, options often seem bleak. Major illness has a devastating effect on the victim and every member of the family. No one is sure of where to turn for the appropriate medical help. Questions regarding medical technology, procedures, therapies, and medications rapidly pile up, and all seem so overwhelming to the uninformed patient. Consolation, however, can be found in knowing that there is an organization in our community geared toward helping you and your loved ones. Not only are they willing to help—they are trained to do so. Their staff members are especially suited to lend a helping hand during such a critical and upsetting time.

The Ezras Cholim Organization, or ECHO, has been committed to helping patients and their families in finding the best medical care available. They have dedicated themselves to answering your medical questions, providing personal care, and truly making certain that those in need know that there are options. They then refer you to the appropriate specialists.

What started as the vision of Rabbi Aaron Weitz as a grass roots organization in his basement has developed into a 25-year-old blessing. They now answer over 30,000 calls per year from patients all over the world.

As they celebrate their 25th anniversary, the days of the basement are long gone, as they currently have office locations in Spring Valley, Toronto and Brooklyn, and representation in Mexico City, Atlanta, Miami, Cleveland, Israel, Antwerp and Zurich. Their humble beginnings have helped ground their cause, as they know what it really means to develop a personal relationship with their clients. The individual's needs and privacy always comes first. You can reach them at (212) 391-6900.