National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Information Center
Organization URL(s)
nhlbiinfo@nhlbi.nih.govwww.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/infoctr/index.htm
Other Contact Information
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
National Institutes of Health
P.O. Box 30105
Bethesda,
MD 20824-0105
800-575-WELL (Voice - Toll-free, Info. Line: High Blood Pressure & Cholesterol)
301-592-8573 (Voice, Information Specialist)
301-592-8563 (FAX)
240-629-3255 (TTY)
Description
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood (NHLBI) Information Center is available Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Eastern time, to accept orders for publications and inquiries on the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, and blood diseases and sleep disorders. The information line on heart health (800-575-WELL) gives recorded messages in English about how to prevent and treat high blood pressure and high blood cholesterol. NHLBI Information Center staff may be reached by mail, telephone, and electronic mail.
Online Resources
- Act in Time to Heart Attack Signs
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/actintime/ - Facts About Problem Sleepiness
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/sleep/pslp_fs.htm - Holes in the Heart (Atrial Septal Defect)
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/asd/asd_what.html - Physical Activity: Are You Ready?
http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/salud/pa/index.htm
Print Resources
Consumer materials are available on cholesterol, high blood pressure, chronic cough, heart disease, exercise, blood resources, asthma, cystic fibrosis and sleep disorders. Professional materials are available on heart and lung health at the workplace, cholesterol, high blood pressure, blood resources, and asthma.