Epilepsy
Other Places To Get Help
Organizations
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) P.O. Box 5801 Bethesda, MD 20824 Phone: 1-800-352-9424
(301) 496-5751TDD: (301) 468-5981 Web Address: www.ninds.nih.gov The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), a part of the National Institutes of Health, is the leading U.S. federal government agency supporting research on brain and nervous system disorders. It also provides the public with educational materials and information about these disorders.
Epilepsy Foundation 8301 Professional Place Landover, MD 20785 Phone: 1-800-332-1000 Web Address: www.epilepsyfoundation.org The Epilepsy Foundation is a national organization that provides information and support for people with epilepsy and for their families and friends. It can provide information about drug studies, employment services, epilepsy centers, and support groups in your area. The foundation also supports research and sponsors the National Epilepsy Library (1-800-EFA-4050, or 1-800-332-4050).
MedicAlert Foundation International 2323 Colorado Avenue Turlock, CA 95382 Phone: 1-888-633-4298
(209) 668-3333Fax: (209) 669-2450 Web Address: www.medicalert.org MedicAlert is an international corporation that provides subscriber services for more than 4 million members worldwide. Services include providing identification jewelry listing the person's medical conditions and history and a computerized medical information database that is accessible 24 hours per day. As a member of MedicAlert, if medical care is needed, health professionals providing care can reach the person's complete medical history at any time.
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| Author: | Monica Rhodes | Last Updated: October 29, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Theresa O'Young, PharmD - Clinical Pharmacist Steven C. Schachter, MD - Neurology | |
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