Other Places To Get Help
Organizations
| American Urological Association Foundation | |
| 1000 Corporate Boulevard | |
| Suite 410 | |
| Linthicum, MD 21090 | |
| Phone: | 1-866-746-4282 toll-free (410) 689-3700 |
| Fax: | (410) 689-3800 |
| E-mail: | auafoundation@auafoundation.org |
| Web Address: | www.auafoundation.org |
The mission of the American Urological Association Foundation is to prevent, find cures for, and educate the general public and health professionals about urologic diseases and disorders. The foundation has toll-free information lines to answer questions about urologic diseases and disorders. Its Web site is now paired with UrologyHealth.org, which offers patient information about urology. | |
| National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) | |
| Building 31, Room 9A06 | |
| 31 Center Drive, MSC 2560 | |
| Bethesda, MD 20892-2560 | |
| Phone: | (301) 496-3583 |
| E-mail: | dkwebmaster@extra.niddk.nih.gov |
| Web Address: | www.niddk.nih.gov |
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The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of the National Institutes of Health, conducts and supports research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health, particularly the diseases of internal medicine. NIDDK sponsors the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC), which provides information about diseases of the kidneys and urologic system to people with these diseases and their families, health professionals, and the public. | |
| National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse | |
| 3 Information Way | |
| Bethesda, MD 20892-3580 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-891-5390 |
| Fax: | (703) 738-4929 |
| E-mail: | nkudic@info.niddk.nih.gov |
| Web Address: | http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov |
The National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC), a federal agency, is a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). NIDDK is part of the National Institutes of Health under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The clearinghouse provides information about diseases of the kidneys and urologic system to people with kidney and urologic disorders and to their families, to health professionals, and to the public. NKUDIC answers inquiries; develops, reviews, and distributes publications; and works closely with professional and patient organizations and government agencies to coordinate resources about kidney and urologic diseases. | |
| National Kidney Foundation | |
| 30 East 33rd Street | |
| New York, NY 10016 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-622-9010 (212) 889-2210 |
| Fax: | (212) 689-9261 |
| Web Address: | www.kidney.org |
The National Kidney Foundation works to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases and help people affected by these conditions. Its Web site has a wealth of information about adult and child conditions. Free materials, such as brochures and newsletters, are available. | |
| UrologyHealth.org, American Urological Association | |
| 1000 Corporate Boulevard | |
| Linthicum, MD 21090 | |
| Phone: | 1-866-RING AUA (1-866-746-4282) toll-free (U.S. only) (410) 689-3700 |
| Fax: | (410) 689-3800 |
| E-mail: | auafoundation@auafoundation.org |
| Web Address: | www.urologyhealth.org |
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UrologyHealth.org is a Web site written by urologists for patients. Visitors can find specific topics by using the "search" option. The Web site provides information about adult and pediatric urologic topics, including kidney, bladder, and prostate conditions. You can find a urologist, sign up for a free quarterly newsletter, or click on the Urology Resource Center to find materials about urologic problems. | |
