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American Leprosy Missions

Contact Information

Medical Director
One ALM Way
Greenville, SC 29601

1-800-543-3135 (Voice - Toll-free)
864-241-1738 (Voice)

Internet Resources

jquast@leprosy.org

www.leprosy.org/

Abstract

American Leprosy Missions (ALM), founded in 1906, is a nonprofit, Christian medical mission supporting more than 100 programs in approximately 20 countries. ALM provides anti-leprosy drugs, surgical intervention for disabilities, training of health workers, research, public information programs, and physical and vocational rehabilitation assistance. The Mission collaborates with member agencies of the International Federation of Anti-Leprosy Associations (ILEP) and Christian medical missions.

Publications

ALM publishes and distributes an annual report, informative pamphlets on leprosy and its treatment, and training materials for health professionals. Serial publication: Word & Deed (newsletter), quarterly--news on ALM activities.

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Audit

Date Entered: 5/1/1997
Date Edited: 2/20/2013
Date Revised: 7/31/2012
Health Referral Number: HR1646
Accession Number: DP91A0453

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