Additional Resources

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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov
The NHLBI provides the public with educational resources relating to the treatment of heart, blood vessel, lung, and blood diseases as well as sleep disorders. The Institute conducts basic research, clinical investigations and trials, observational studies, and demonstration and education projects. Contact them at: NHLBI Health Information Center P.O. Box 30105 Bethesda, MD 20824-0105 (301) 592-8573

American Medical Association (AMA)
http://www.ama-assn.org
The AMA has made a commitment to medicine by making doctors more accessible to their patients. Contact the AMA at: American Medical Association 515 N. State St. Chicago, IL 60610 (312) 464-5000

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov
The mission of the CDC is to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. Call: (800) CDC-INFO

American Society of Hematology
http://www.hematology.org/
This group provides information relating to blood, blood-forming tissues, and blood diseases.