| Local
Children’s
Information Center Hotline (free, bilingual) 1-800-232-1676
http://www.azdhs.gov/phs/ocshcn/links_resources/information-referral.htm
- Information
about immunizations, dental care, medical care, rehabilitative programs, and child
development.
- Information
about other health concerns related to children.
Emily
Anderson Learning Center (free, bilingual) (602) 546-1400
http://www.theemilycenter.com
- A library of
books and videos about child health, injury and illness.
- Computers
where you can search the internet and health databases with full-text articles.
- Nurses who
can help you find the answers to your questions about your child's health.
- You can find
out what books & videos they have by visiting the Phoenix Public Library web
site.
- Click http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org
- Go to
"Library Catalogue," click on "Advanced Catalogue Search,"
go to the bottom of the page and click on the "Limit By Library"
button, and click on "The Emily Center."
- Books and
videos can be checked out in person or through inter-library loan.
- You can call
and ask them to mail you a free packet of information about your child’s
health problem.
March of
Dimes: Arizona Chapter
Free
information about specific birth defects and birth defect prevention.
- In
Central and Northern Arizona: (602) 266-9933; 1616 E. Indian School Rd.,
Ste. 200, Phoenix 85016
- In
Southern Arizona: (520) 298-5490 or (520) 298-5490; 7290 E. Broadway Blvd.,
Ste I, Tucson 85710
National
National
Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd
Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention website with information about specific birth
defects, key research findings and risk factors, surveillance and genetic
testing.
National
March of Dimes http://www.marchofdimes.com/
Website with
information about specific birth defects, prevention of birth defects,
statistics and research.
Medline Plus http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus
For more
information about your child’s condition.
National
Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (Spanish and English)
1-800-695-0285 http://www.nichcy.org
Provides
information on specific disabilities in children and youth; programs and
services for infants, children, and youth with disabilities in every state;
special education and related services for children in school; research-based
information on effective practices for children with disabilities.
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