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National Institute on Aging Information Center |
800-222-2225 |
Information about healthy aging. Provides literature and referrals to organizations dealing with specific age-related illnesses. | ||
AIDS...HIV |
AIDS Clinical Trials Information Service |
800-874-2572 |
Information on federally and privately sponsored clinical trials for AIDS patients and those with HIV infection. Sponsored by Centers for Disease Control, Food and Drug Administration, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and national Library of Medicine. | |
National |
800-458-5231 |
Classifies and distributes information and educational materials...provides assistance to AIDS-prevention professionals. Service of the Centers for Disease Control. | ||
Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters |
800-356-9996 |
Offers publications aimed at helping families dealing with alcoholism. | ||
American Council on Alcoholism |
800-527-5344 |
Treatment referrals and counseling for recovering alcoholics and their families. | ||
| ALLERGY -- ASTHMA |
See Lung Disease, Allergy, Asthma | |||
ALZHEIMER |
Alzheimer’s Association |
800-272-3900 |
Makes referrals to local chapters and support groups. Publications available. | |
Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center |
800-438-4380 |
Information and literature on Alzheimer’s. Sponsored by national Institute on Aging. | ||
Arthritis Foundation Information Line |
800-283-7800 |
Provides information on arthritis and makes referrals to local chapters. | ||
Cancer Information Service |
800-422-6237 |
Answers questions from the public, cancer
patients, their families and health professionals. Service of the National Cancer
Institute. Also see Cancer Research Nutrition Hotline They provides educational resources regarding diet, nutrition and prevention of cancer…and help for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. |
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CHEMICALS |
National
Pesticide |
800-858-7378 |
Responds to non-emergency questions about the
pesticides, toxicology and symptoms, environmental effects, disposal and cleanup and safe
use of pesticides...and emergency questions from home owners, medical professionals and
veterinarians. Service of Environmental Protection Agency and Texas Tech University. Also see The Environment for additional information about indoor air quality. |
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American Diabetes Association |
800-232-3472 |
Provides information on health education and referrals to support-group assistance. Call 703-549-1500 in Virginia. | ||
| DIGESTIVE DISEASES |
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America | 800-932-2423 | Provides educational materials on Crohn's disease and colitis. Makes referrals to local support groups and physicians. Call 212-685-3440 in New York. | |
Adcare Hospital helpline |
800-252-6465 |
Provides information about and referrals for alcohol and other drug concerns. | ||
Center for
Substance Abuse Treatment |
800-662-4357 |
Information on drug abuse and AIDS as it relates to intravenous drug users. Offers referrals to drug-rehabilitation centers. Service of National Institute on Drug Abuse. | ||
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol & Drug Information |
800-729-6686 |
Provides information on alcohol and drug related subjects. Sponsored by Center for Substance Abuse Prevention. Call 301-468-2600 in Maryland | ||
| ENDO- METRIOSIS |
See Women | |||
Indoor Air Quality Clearinghouse |
800-438-4318 |
Information about indoor air quality, including the health effects of passive smoke, formaldehyde and various pollutants. | ||
| National Radon Hotline | 800-767-7236 | Answers questions and provides information on how to detect and reduce radon in your home. Operated by the National Safety Council. | ||
| Safe Drinking Water Hotline | 800-426-4791 | Provides general and technical information on drinking water regulations. Makes referrals to other EPA organizations. Does not provide site specific information on water quality or testing. | ||
| FOOD SAFETY |
FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition Hotline | 800-332-4010 | Answers general questions about food safety and specific illnesses caused by bacteria in food. | |
| GENERAL HEALTH |
National Health Information Center | 800-336-4797 | Central source of information and referral for questions from health educators, health professionals and the general public. Service of the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, US Department of Health and Human Services | |
| National Head & Brain Injury Family Helpline | 800-444-6443 | Dedicated to improving quality of life of head and brain injury victims and their families. | ||
| HEADACHE | National Headache Foundation | 800-843-8856 | Provides literature on various headache causes and treatments. | |
| HEART | American Heart Association | 888-889-0322 | Provides information and information on degenerative heart diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and heart conditions. Makes referrals to local chapters of the American Heart Association for support services. | |
| HUNTINGTON DISEASE |
Huntington's Disease Society of America | 800-345-4372 | Offers information on the disease and makes referrals to local chapters. Answers questions on presymptomatic testing. | |
| IMPOTENCE & PROSTATE |
Impotence Information Center | 800-843-4315 800-543-9632 |
Free information to prospective patients about causes of and treatments for impotence. | |
| INSURANCE -- MEDICARE |
Medicare Telephone Hotline | 800-638-6833 | Gives information on Medicare issues and Medigap insurance. A service of the Health Care Financing Administration, US Department of Health and Human Services. | |
| KIDNEY DISEASE |
National Kidney Foundation | 800-622-9010 | Provides information and referrals regarding kidney disorders. See Urological Disorders | |
| LIBRARY SERVICES |
National Library of Medicine | 800-272-4787 | The world’s largest medical library provides referrals to a network of 3,000-plus medical libraries nationwide. Operates on-line computer databases of health-related information. | |
| LIVER DISEASES |
American Liver Foundation | 800-223-0179 | Provides fact sheets and other information. Offers physician and support group referrals. | |
| LUNG DISEASE ALLERGY ASTHMA |
Allergy and Asthma Information Line | 800-822-2762 | Provides written materials on asthma and allergies. Service of American Academy of Allergy and Immunology. | |
| Lung Line Information Service | 800-222-5864 | Information about asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, allergies, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and respiratory and immune system disorders. Service of National Jewish Center for Immunology and Respiratory Medicine. | ||
| LUPUS | Lupus Foundation of America | 800-558-0121 | Answers basic questions about the disease and provides health professionals and patients and their families with information . Makes referrals to local affiliates. | |
| MENTAL HEALTH |
Depression Awareness | 800-421-4211 | Free literature about depression, its debilitating effects on society and information about where to get effective treatments. Operated by National Institute of Mental Health. | |
| National Foundation for Depressive Illness | 800-248-4344 | Describes symptoms of depression and offers sufferers information and physician referrals. | ||
| National Mental Health Association | 800-969-6642 | Referrals to mental health groups, provides information and warning signs of illness. | ||
| NUTRITION | American Dietetic Association Hotline | 800-366-1655 | Dietetic and nutrition information. | |
| American Institute for Cancer Research Nutrition Hotline | 800-843-8114 | Provides educational resources regarding diet, nutrition and prevention of cancer…help for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. | ||
| PARKINSON DISEASE |
National Parkinson Foundation | 800-327-4545 |
Nurses answer questions about the disease. Provides physician referrals and materials. Call 800-433-7022 in Florida | |
| Parkinson’s Disease Foundation | 800-457-6676 | Provides newsletters, glossary of definitions, videotape and publications catalogs. Offers patient support group information and physician referrals. | ||
| RARE DISORDERS |
National Organization for Rare Disorders | 800-999-6673 | Provides information on symptoms, standard and experimental therapies, statistics and voluntary agencies for all rare disorders. Offers information on networking programs and provides referrals to other organizations for disorders. | |
| National Lymphedema Network | 800-541-3259 | Provides information about lymphedema and other types of vein disorders. Also provides referrals to treatment centers specializing in these disorders. | ||
| Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association | 800-782-4747 | Also known as ALS and Lou Gehrig's Disease. Provides ALS information and the names of support groups and locations of clinics. | ||
| Cooley's Anemia Foundation | 800-522-7222 | Provides information on patient care, research, fund raising, support groups and research grants. Referrals to local chapters. | ||
| SAFETY | US Consumer Product Safety Commission Hotline | 800-638-2772 | Provides 24-hour recording about consumer
product safety, including product hazards and product defects as well as injuries caused
by products. Covers only products used in and around the home, excluding automobiles,
foods, drugs, cosmetics, boats and firearms. See also Chemicals & Pesticides |
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| SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES (STDs) |
National STD Hotline |
800-227-8922 | Provides information regarding sexually transmitted diseases. Provides referrals to community clinics that offer low cost examinations and treatment. Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control. | |
| STROKE | American Heart Association Stroke Connection | 800-553-6321 | Provides information and materials to stroke survivors including books, publications and stroke club information. | |
| UROLOGICAL DISORDERS |
National Kidney Foundation | 800-622-9010 | Provides information and referrals regarding kidney diseases and disorders. | |
| American Association of Kidney Patients | 800-749-2257 | Helps renal patients and their families deal with the impact of kidney disease. | ||
| American Foundation for Urologic Disorders | 800-242-2383 | Provides written information and referrals for individuals with urologic diseases. | ||
| WOMEN | Women’s Sports Foundation | 800-227-3988 | Information on women’s sports, physical fitness and sports medicine. | |
| Endometriosis Association | 800-992-3636 | Provides a 24 hour recording for callers to request information. |
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