Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Sexually Transmitted Diseases

1600 Clifton Road

Atlanta, GA 30333

800-232-4646 (800-CDC-INFO)

http://www.cdc.gov/std

The Division of Sexually Transmitted Diseases provides national leadership, research, policy development, and scientific information to help people live safer, healthier lives by the prevention of STDs and their complications.

The International Trachoma Initiative

The International Trachoma Initiative

325 Swanton Way

Decatur, GA 30030

800-765-7173

http://www.trachoma.org

Many diseases of national and international interest have stimulated private organizations dedicated to a single or a few conditions. Trachoma, a chlamydial disease, is an international problem of major proportions, particularly in the developing nations. The organization provides information to the public and mobilizes resources.

Office on Women's Health

200 Independence Avenue, SW

Washington, DC 20201

800-994-9662

http://www.womenshealth.gov/

Description of services provided:

The Office on Women's Health (through the Department of Health and Human Services) provides national leadership and coordination to improve the health of women and girls through policy, education and model programs.

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

NIAID Office of Communications and Government Relations

5601 Fishers Lane, MSC 9806

Bethesda, MD 20892-9806

301-496-5717

866-284-4107

http://www.niaid.nih.gov

Description of services provided:

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) conducts and supports basic and applied research to better understand, treat, and ultimately prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases.