What is NIH?
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) located in Bethesda, Maryland, is made up of 27 separate institutes and divisions. It’s one of eight health agencies of the Public Health Service, which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The different institutes, centers, and divisions study diseases such as cancer, AIDS, heart trouble, eye problems, dental problems, depression, and nerve diseases, to name just a few. These studies are paid for with taxpayer dollars. How do I get more information on referring a patient to a study? If you would like to refer a patient to an NIH research study, contact the Patient Recruitment and Public Liaison Office at NIH to see if we are studying the patient’s disease. Call 1-800-411-1222. You may also mail information on the patient’s diagnosis and medical history to: Patient Referral Service National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Clinical Center Communications 6100 Executive Blvd., Room 3C01 MSC 7511 Bethesda, Maryland 20892-
