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Aging: 1-800-222-2225
This toll free number is also available in Spanish. Booklets and brochures on aging are also available to the public.
Alcohol and Drug Abuse: 1-800-729-6686
All calls to this number are confidential and is also available in Spanish. Callers are able to order brochures, receive addiction treatment referrals, and speak directly with the staff.
Alzheimer's Disease: 1-800-438-4380
Information Specialists are on staff to provide general, care, and research information relating to Alzheimer's. Brochures are also available to the public.
Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases: 1-877-22-NIAMS
Callers are able to receive printed information and brochures by mail. Information specialists are also on staff to provide publications and handouts.
They will also refer to their callers to other appropriate NIH agencies.
Information specialists are unable to give medical advice, but will assist their callers in finding a physician in their area.
Cancer: 1-800-4-Cancer
This toll free number is also available in Spanish and for the hearing impaired.
Callers are able to speak with information specialists, order publications,
and receive information on the latest cancer treatments.
Child Health and Human Development: 1-800-370-2943
This toll free number is also available in Spanish.
Information specialists are on staff to mail publications and provide referrals to other related agencies.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine: 1-888-NIH-6226
This toll free number is also available in Spanish.
Information specialists will mail publications and conduct specialized searches for patients, researchers,
or practitioners.
Diabetes: 1-800-860-8747
This toll free number provides free booklets and literature regarding diabetes education and blood glucose monitoring.
Heart, Lung, and Blood: 1-800-575-WELL
This toll free number gives information on high blood cholesterol and high blood pressure.
Information specialists will mail free brochures created by the National Heart, Lung, & Blood Institute.
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