Adoption
The National Adoption Information Clearinghouse website has an incredible
amount of information regarding adoption and related topics. Visit their
website for more information. For those who have done their homework and
are ready to start the adoption paperwork, call (800) 862-3678 in order
to file for adoption or to obtain the necessary paperwork to start the
process of adoption.
Administration on Aging
At the AoA website you can access information about the agency, its mission,
budget, and organizational structure. In addition, you can learn more
about the Older Americans Act, the federal legislation establishing the
AoA and authorizing a range of programs that offer services and opportunities
for older Americans and their care-givers. http://aoa.gov
Eldercare Locator (800) 677-1116
Alcohol Information
Treatment Referrals (800) 622-4357
Prevention and Treatment (800) 729-6686
National Cancer Institute Information Service
Main Number (800) 422-6237 http://www.cancer.gov/
For information regarding recent diseases, Medicare information, or to
locate local health facilities, visit http://hhs.gov or http://healthfinder.gov
or call (877) 696-6775
Department of Health & Human Services Hotline Numbers
Discrimination Complaints (800) 368-1019
Inspector General Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (800) 447-8477
Health Care Information for Health Care Professionals and Consumers (800)
358-9295
Hepatitis Information (888) 443-7232
Immunization National Information Hotline (800) 232-2522
Medicare
The official site for Medicare is loaded with information from prescription
drug plans to medicare publications and everything else you could possibly
want. Visit their site at http://www.medicare.gov/
Medicare General Information 800-633-4227
Eligibility 800-772-1213
Inspector General Fraud, Waste, and Abuse 800-447-8477
Medicare Health Plan Choices Information 800-633-4227
Replacement/Lost Card 800-772-1213