Genetics

Other Places To Get Help

Organizations

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
6931 Arlington Road
Bethesda, MD  20814
Phone:	1-800-FIGHT CF (1-800-344-4823) (301) 951-4422
Fax:	(301) 951-6378
E-mail:	info@cff.org
Web Address:	www.cff.org
This organization coordinates, supports, and accredits cystic fibrosis centers nationwide and provides funds and support for research.
Genetic Alliance
4301 Connecticut Avenue NW
Suite 404
Washington, DC  20008-2369
Phone:	1-800-336-GENE (1-800-336-4363) toll-free (202) 966-5557
Fax:	(202) 966-8553
E-mail:	info@geneticalliance.org
Web Address:	www.geneticalliance.org
The Genetic Alliance is an international organization made up of millions of people with genetic conditions and more than 600 advocacy, research, and health care organizations that represent their interests. The Alliance builds partnerships to promote healthy lives for all those living with genetic conditions. The Genetic Alliance promotes healthy lives by working to speed the translation of genetic advances into quality and affordable health care, public awareness, and consumer-centered public policies.
National Institutes of Health
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD  20892
Phone:	(301) 496-4000
TDD:	(301) 402-9612
E-mail:	NIHinfo@od.nih.gov
Web Address:	www.nih.gov
The U.S. National Institutes of Health fosters health protection and improvement for the general public. NIH provides access to medical information, current scientific research, publications and fact sheets, and many other resources.

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Author:	Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS	Last Updated: November 20, 2007
Medical Review:	Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Siobhan M. Dolan, MD, MPH - Reproductive Genetics
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