Post-Polio Syndrome: Other Places To Get Help


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Other Places To Get Help


Online Resource

Post-Polio Syndrome Central
Web Address: www.skally.net/ppsc
 

This Web site provides links to numerous organizations, e-mail discussion groups, support groups, journal articles, and other resources focused on post-polio syndrome.



Organizations

March of Dimes
1275 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains, NY  10605
Phone: (914) 997-4488
Web Address: www.marchofdimes.com
 

The March of Dimes tries to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and early death. March of Dimes supports research, community services, education, and advocacy to save babies' lives. The organization's Web site has information on premature birth, birth defects, birth defects testing, pregnancy, and prenatal care. You can sign up to get a free newsletter and also explore Understanding Your Newborn: An Interactive Program for New Parents.



Post-Polio Health International
4207 Lindell Boulevard
Suite 110
St. Louis, MO  63108-2915
Phone: (314) 534-0475
Fax: (314) 534-5070
E-mail: info@post-polio.org
Web Address: www.post-polio.org
 

The Post-Polio Health International (PHI) helps people with post-polio syndrome get information and exchange information about the condition. PHI also offers a newsletter, brochures, and a handbook for doctors and patients on the long-term effects of polio.





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Last updated: April 30, 2007
Author: Debby Golonka, MPH
Reviewed By: Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine, Colin Chalk, MD, CM, FRCPC - Neurology
Editors: Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Pat Truman, MATC

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