Hypothyroidism

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Organizations

Thyroid Foundation of America
One Longfellow Place
Suite 1518
Boston, MA  02114
Phone: 1-800-832-8321
Fax: (617) 534-1515
E-mail: info@allthyroid.org
Web Address: www.tsh.org
 

The Thyroid Foundation of America is a nonprofit, charitable organization. Its goals are to increase public awareness of thyroid problems, educate and offer encouragement to thyroid patients, and raise and distribute funds for research seeking the causes, cures, and means to prevent thyroid disorders.


American Thyroid Association
6066 Leesburg Pike
Suite 550
Falls Church, VA  22041
Phone: 1-800-THYROID (1-800-849-7643)
(703) 998-8890
Fax: (703) 998-8893
E-mail: thyroid@thyroid.org
Web Address: www.thyroid.org
 

The American Thyroid Association promotes scientific and public understanding of thyroid disorders. It publishes a monthly journal and manages an informational Web site.


Hormone Foundation
8401 Connecticut Avenue
Suite 900
Chevy Chase, MD  20815-5817
Phone: 1-800-HORMONE (1-800-467-6663)
Web Address: www.hormone.org
 

The Hormone Foundation is a nonprofit organization started by the Endocrine Society. The organization promotes the prevention, treatment, and cure of hormone-related conditions through public outreach and education.



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Author: Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MSLast Updated: August 25, 2008
Medical Review: Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Matthew I. Kim, MD - Endocrinology & Metabolism

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