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NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center

Contact Information

2 AMS Circle
Bethesda, MD 20892-3676

1-800-624-2663 (Voice - Toll-free),
202-223-0344 (Voice),
202-293-2356 (FAX),
202-466-4315 (TTY),

Internet Resources

NIHBoneInfo@mail.nih.gov

www.bones.nih.gov

Abstract

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center, a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, provides patients, health professionals, and the public with an important link to resources and information on metabolic bone diseases, including osteoporosis, Paget’s disease of the bone, and osteogenesis imperfecta. The NIH National Resource Center is dedicated to increasing the awareness, knowledge, and understanding of physicians, health professionals, patients, underserved and at-risk populations (such as Hispanic and Asian women, adolescents, and men), and the general public about the prevention, early detection, and treatment of osteoporosis and related bone diseases.

Publications

The NIH National Resource Center distributes information packets, pamphlets, fact sheets, and other materials related to metabolic bone diseases. Information on treatment options, coping strategies, and referral to appropriate organizations for additional information is also available.

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Notes

Inquiry Response: questions about osteoporosis, Paget’s disease of bone, osteogenesis imperfecta, other metabolic bone diseases, or bone health, call 800-624-BONE (2663).

Audit

Date Entered: 9/1/1997
Date Edited: 3/28/2013
Date Revised: 8/24/2013
Health Referral Number: HR2459
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