National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin DiseasesNational Institutes of Health1 AMS CircleBethesda, MD 20892–3675Phone: 301–495–4484 or 877–22–NIAMS (226–4267) (free of charge)TTY: 301–565–2966Fax: 301–718–6366www.niams.nih.gov
The NIAMS information dissemination efforts include providing general information, distributing patient and professional education materials, and referring people to other sources of information. Additional information and updates can also be found on the NIAMS Web site.
NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases~National Resource Center2 AMS CircleBethesda, MD 20892–3676Phone: 202–223–0344 or 800–624–BONE (2663) (free of charge)TTY: 202–466–4315Fax: 202–293–2356www.niams.nih.gov/bone
The NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases~National Resource Center provides patients, health professionals, and the public with an important link to resources and information on osteoporosis and other metabolic bone diseases.
Milk Matters Campaignwww.nichd.nih.gov/milk
Milk Matters is a public health campaign sponsored by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. It is designed to increase calcium consumption among children and teens to help them build strong and healthy bones.
National Bone Health Campaignwww.cdc.gov/powerfulbones
The NBHC is a multiyear campaign to promote optimal bone health in girls 9 to 12 years old, and reduce their risk of osteoporosis later in life. The NBHC is sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health, and the National Osteoporosis Foundation.
National Osteoporosis Foundation1232 22nd Street NWWashington, DC 20037–1292Phone: 202–223–2226www.nof.org
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) is the leading nonprofit, voluntary health organization dedicated to promoting lifelong bone health in order to reduce the widespread prevalence of osteoporosis and associated fractures, while working to find a cure for the disease through programs of research, education, and advocacy.