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Core values

- **Addressing Societal Needs and Issues**: The ATA is dedicated to the advancement, understanding, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of thyroid disorders and thyroid cancer, which are significant health issues affecting millions of people worldwide[1][4].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: By providing reliable information, tools, and resources for patients and their families, the ATA helps in managing thyroid diseases, thereby improving the quality of life for those affected[1][4].
- **Promoting Positive Change**: The ATA promotes clinical excellence, education, scientific discovery, and advocacy, which contribute to better healthcare outcomes and advancements in thyroid care[1][5].
- **Contributing to Community Well-being**: The organization supports research, offers patient support links, and provides educational resources, all of which enhance community well-being by ensuring better health outcomes and awareness about thyroid health[1][4].