National Hansen's Disease (Leprosy) Program
www.hrsa.gov/hansens/default.htm
Other Contact Information
1770 Physician Park Drive
Baton Rouge,
LA 70816
800-642-2477 (Voice - Toll-free)
225-642-4736 (Voice)
225-642-4748 (FAX)
Description
The National Hansen's Disease Program is the epicenter of Hansen's disease (leprosy) care, research and information in the U.S.
Cares for patients at its facility at the Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge; Oversees an ambulatory care network with 11 clinics in seven States and Puerto and makes referrals for treatment; Consults with private sector physicians and accepts referrals for patients with Hansen's disease (leprosy)-related complications; Advances treatment and educates medical professionals about Hansen's disease (leprosy); Conducts research intramural Hansen's disease (leprosy) biomedical research; Reaches out to medical professionals with a comprehensive Hansen's disease (leprosy) training program.
Print Resources
The Center offers packets of information on Hansen's Disease for the public and for health professionals. The medical packet includes reprints from medical journals. Audiovisual materials are available on loan. Serial publication: The Star (newsletter), bimonthly--information on Hansen's Disease, produced by patients at the Center.
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