Medical Information
These organizations provide individual and community education and information, support group referrals, and other assistance. Some have loan closets: see "Medical Equipment & Supplies."
Alzheimer's Association
544-6288
Eastern Tennessee Chapter
2200 Sutherland Avenue, Suite H102, 37919
Information about the disease, its diagnosis, and treatment.
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American Cancer Society
584-1668
871 N. Weisgarber Road, 37909
Support programs. Callers can talk to an oncology nurse and cancer information specialists. Phones answered 24 hours/day, seven days/week.
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American Diabetes Association
1-888-342-2383
211 Center Park Drive, Suite 3010, 37922
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American Heart Association
212-6500
4708 Papermill Drive, 37909
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American Lung Association of TN
1-800-432-5864
One Vantage Way, Suite B 130, Nashville, 37228
Information about asthma, emphysema, TB, and other lung diseases; air quality, radon, and related issues; and stop-smoking programs and self-help guide.
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American Stroke Association
1-888-478-7653
Division of American Heart Association
7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231
Information and support services for stroke survivors and their families and friends.
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Amputee Coalition of America
524-8772
900 E. Hill Avenue, Suite 285, 37915-2568
Outreach, education, advocacy, and empowerment of amputees. National Limb Loss Information Center is a comprehensive source of information for people living with limb differences. Provides information and help to all amputees, caregivers, and professionals.
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Anatomy Bequest Program
1-901-448-5965
(Mon.-Fri., 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Central Time)
24-hour number for off hours 1-901-448-2640
855 Monroe Avenue, UT Memphis, Memphis, 38163
Information on body donation.
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Arthritis Foundation
470-7909
6504 Deane Hill Drive, 37919
Self-help courses and public forums.
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Consumer & Patient Health Information Service
544-9525
Preston Medical Library,
University of Tennessee Medical Center
1924 Alcoa Highway, 37920
Medical librarians can help find information on disease, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Kidney Foundation
688-5481
4450 Walker Boulevard, Suite 2, 37917
Provides nutrition supplements, transportation, medical assistance, social activities, telephone service, and limited emergency assistance for those with kidney disease.
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Knox County Health Department
215-5170
140 Dameron Avenue, 37917
Health education on tobacco, sex, wellness and health promotion, hypertension, diabetes, and nutrition. Speakers available.
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Knoxville Academy of Medicine
531-2766
115 Suburban Road, 37923
Provides physician referrals and information regarding local physicians, including specialties, and whether they are accepting new patients.
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Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.
1-877-865-8787
4004 Hillsboro Road, Suite 216-B, Nashville, 37215
Provides telephone peer counseling, support groups, education meetings, seminars, and information and referral for those suffering from lupus.
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Parkridge Harbor
525-1540
1501 E. Fifth Avenue, 37917
For persons with HIV/AIDS: case management, support groups, housing assistance, HOPWA assistance, individual and group therapy.
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Rural Metro
573-5779
910 Callahan Road, Suite 102, 37912
Public education and information on emergency first aid, CPR, and other health-related safety topics.
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Tennessee Donor Services
588-1031
7015 Middlebrook Pike, 37919
Information on organ and tissue donation.
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Wellness Community
546-4661
702 Lindsay Place, 37919
Information, education, support groups, and relaxation programs for cancer patients and their loved ones.
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