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March of Dimes
Dedicated to decreasing the incidence of birth defects, infant mortality, low birth weight and lack of prenatal care. Provides information, referrals and literature. Voice: 1-888-663-4637 Website: http://www.marchofdimes.com Verified: 8/26/2011
'Su Familia' Health Helpline
Provides confidential health information to Hispanic patients and their families. Provides bilingual fact sheets for a wide variety of health topics. Sponsored by the National Alliance for Hispanic Health. Voice: (BILINGUAL) 1-866-783-2645 (Mon.-Fri., 9am-6pm EST) or 1-800-504-7081 (pre-natal) Website: http://www.hispanichealth.org Verified: 8/26/2011
Center for Human Genetics
Provides information on disorders currently under study by the Center for Human Genetics. These include: Alzheimer's, ALS, asthma, autism, Bethlehem myopathy, Chiari malformation, CMT, cardiovascular, facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophies, focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, spastic paraparesis, glaucoma, benign intraepithelial dyskeratosis, hypophosphatemic rickets, limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, MS, neural tube defects, osteoarthritis, Parkinson's and tuberous sclerosis. Voice: 1-800-385-3244 (Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-5pm EST) Website: http://www.chg.duke.edu Verified: 8/26/2011
Medicare + Choice Helpline Assistant
Provides information on Medicare, Medigap and health plan options. Publications and audiotapes. Sponsored by federal government. Voice: 1-800-633-4227 (BILINGUAL) Verified: 8/26/2011
Healthy Women Resource Center
Provides information on women's health issues. Dedicated to helping women make informed decisions about their health. Voice: 1-877-986-9472 Verified: 8/26/2011
National Library of Medicine
Provides information and referrals to help callers research health questions. Voice: 1-888-346-3656 (Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-5pm; Sat., 8:30am-2pm EST) Website: http://www.nlm.nih.gov Verified: 8/26/2011
National Immunizations Information Hotline
Information and referrals on immunizations for infants and adults. Referrals to health care professionals. Voice: (BILINGUAL) 1-800-232-4636 (Mon.-Fri., 8am-8pm EST) Verified: 8/26/2011
National Center on Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Provides information on clinical trials and current research projects conducted on alternative medicine. Voice: 1-888-644-6226 Verified: 8/26/2011
NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders)
Information and networking for persons with rare disorders. Literature. Voice: 1-800-999-6673 (in Connecticut 203-744-0100) (Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm EST) Website: http://www.rarediseases.org Verified: 8/26/2011
DES Action USA
Information for women who were prescribed DES during pregnancy and their children. Referrals and education for the public and health workers. Quarterly newsletter. Write: DES Action USA PO Box 7296 Jupiter, FL 33468 Voice: 1-800-337-9288 Website: http://www.desaction.org Verified: 9/26/2011
American Running Association
Information on aerobic sports. Referrals to sports medicine clinics, podiatrists and orthopedists. Voice: 1-800-776-2732 (Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm EST) Website: http://www.americanrunning.org Verified: 8/26/2011
Visiting Nurse Association of America
Referrals to local Visiting Nurse Associations. Voice: 1-888-866-8773 (Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-5pm EST) Website: http://www.vnaa.org Verified: 8/26/2011
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Provides information on health related topics, vaccinations, traveler's health, grants, genetics, hoaxes, rumors and emergency responses. Voice: 1-800-232-4636 (BILINGUAL) Verified: 9/14/2011
American Dietetic Association
Information on diet. Referrals to dietitians. Brochures available. Sponsored by National Center for Nutrition and Diatetics. Voice: (BILINGUAL) 1-800-877-1600 (Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm CST) Verified: 8/26/2011
National Health Information Center
Helps the public and health professionals locate health information through identification of health, information resources, information and referral systems. Distributes publications and directories on good health and disease prevention topics. Voice: 1-800-336-4797 (Mon.-Fri., 9am-5:30pm EST) Website: http://www.nhic.org Verified: 8/26/2011
Minority Health Resource Center
Federally-funded library service that provides information and referral to sources on health problems for minorities. Voice: 1-800-444-6472 (Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm EST) Website: http://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov Verified: 8/26/2011
American Board of Medical Specialties
Will tell you if your physician is board certified. Voice: 1-866-275-2267 Website: http://www.abms.org Verified: 8/26/2011
Center for Disease Control
Provides information for persons traveling overseas. Includes vaccinations, diseases, safe food and water, traveling with children, persons with special needs, etc. Voice: 1-800-232-4636 (Mon.-Fri., 8am-8pm EST) Verified: 8/26/2011
National Women's Health Information Center
Provides information and referrals for all women's health questions, including questions on breastfeeding. Voice: (BILINGUAL) 1-800-994-9662 TDD: 1-888-220-5446 (Mon.-Fri., 9am-6pm EST) Website: http://www.womenshealth.gov Verified: 9/14/2011
UAB Eat Right
Information on nutrition and related topics such as weight loss and cholesterol. Sponsored by Nutrition Information Services. Write: Dept. of Nutritional Sciences 1530 3rd Ave. South Birmingham, AL 35294 Voice: 1-800-231-3438 (Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm EST) Verified: 8/26/2011
American Health Assistance Foundation
Provides educational information and funds research for Alzheimer's disease, glaucoma and macular degeneration. Voice: 1-800-437-2423 (Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm EST) Website: http://www.ahaf.org Verified: 8/26/2011
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