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Contact us via our <a href="/about-nih/ask-nih">Ask NIH</a> online form.</p> <div class="collapsible collapsible-with-controls"><a id="healthinfo" name="healthinfo"></a> <h2 class="top">Health Information</h2> <p class="collapsible-trigger"><strong>Health conditions</strong> — Where can I find information about a specific disease?</p> <div class="collapsible-content"> <p>The <a href="/health-information">NIH Health Information</a> page provides access to Institute and Center resources based on scientific investigation.</p> </div> <p class="collapsible-trigger"><strong>Health information on the Internet</strong> — Can NIH offer any advice when searching for health information on the Internet?</p> <div class="collapsible-content"> <p>The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has no official role in policing the quality of health information found on the Internet. Nevertheless, we can offer some advice.</p> <ul class="spaced"> <li>Web information should not be used as an alternative to seeking professional medical help. Don't use the information you find to make a self-diagnosis.</li> <li>Don't use information found on the Web for self-treatment, especially in cases of serious illness.</li> <li>Use the information you find to become an informed patient. Discuss what you have learned with your medical care providers.</li> <li>When reviewing information you have uncovered, look for dates — how old is the information?</li> <li>Be a critical consumer, ask questions: Has this document been updated? Is there a point-of-contact for the information? Are there any references? Has the information been peer reviewed (critically examined by credentialed professionals)?</li> <li>Remember that the distinction between a paid ad and public service announcements may not be obvious on the Web.</li> <li>Federal, State and even local government often provide health information. Look at the domain name of the site you have found — sites ending in GOV and ORG generally reflect Federal or State sources or non profit organizations.</li> <li>Be particularly cautious when you see claims that a product: cures a wide range of ills, promises a quick fix, or seems too good to be true.</li> </ul> </div> <p class="collapsible-trigger"><strong>Health and Science Information from NIH</strong> — How does NIH tell the public about the science and health information its research uncovers?</p> <div class="collapsible-content"> <p>As a public agency, NIH is committed to ensuring that accurate information reaches the diverse American public. <a href="/institutes-nih/nih-office-director/office-communications-public-liaison/how-nih-brings-health-science-public"><em>How NIH Brings Health and Science to the Public</em></a> explains how NIH communicates science and health information to patients, families, scientists, industry, teachers and students, health professionals, and the press.</p> </div> <p class="collapsible-trigger"><strong>Medical advice</strong> — Does the NIH provide advice about specific medical conditions?</p> <div class="collapsible-content"> <p>The NIH Web site does not offer personalized medical advice to individuals about their condition or treatment. The resources on this site should not be used as a substitute for professional medical care and we urge you to work with your medical care providers for answers to your personal health questions.</p> <p>If you have a medical question, please visit the <a href="/health-information">Health Information</a> on the NIH Web site. You should also visit <a href="https://medlineplus.gov">MEDLINEplus.</a></p> <p>If you have questions that relate to specific foods, or prescription, or over-the-counter drugs, you should visit the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) <a href="http://www.fda.gov">Web site</a>.</p> </div> <p class="collapsible-trigger"><strong>Medical treatment</strong> — Can I receive medical treatment at the NIH?</p> <div class="collapsible-content"> <p>NIH is a medical research organization. As such, we only enroll patients who are participating in one of our clinical studies. These trials span a wide range of diseases and conditions. For information about <a href="https://clinicaltrials.gov">clinical trials</a>.</p> </div> <p class="collapsible-trigger"><strong>Doctor referrals</strong> — Can the NIH recommend medical specialists or hospitals in my area?</p> <div class="collapsible-content"> <p>No. However, please visit <a href="https://healthfinder.gov">Healthfinder</a> for information on choosing quality care.</p> </div> <p class="collapsible-trigger"><strong>Drug information</strong> — Where can I go to learn about prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and narcotics?</p> <div class="collapsible-content"> <p>NIH's National Library of Medicine provides a guide to over 9,000 prescription and over-the-counter medications on its <a href="https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginformation.html">MEDLINEplus Web site</a>. For the latest information on drug approvals and safety warnings, consult the <a href="http://www.fda.gov">Food and Drug Administration</a> (FDA) Web site. For information about drug abuse and addiction, visit the <a href="https://www.drugabuse.gov/">National Institute on Drug Abuse</a> (NIDA).</p> </div> <p class="collapsible-trigger"><strong>Clinical trials</strong> — Where can I go for information about clinical trials?</p> <div class="collapsible-content"> <p>You can visit <a href="/health-information/nih-clinical-research-trials-you">NIH Clinical Research Trials and You</a> to learn about clinical trial basics, read volunteer and researcher stories, find ways to connect with clinical trials, and locate other educational resources for the public and health care providers.</p> </div> <p class="collapsible-trigger"><strong>Alternative Medicine</strong> — Where can I find information about alternative medicine?</p> <div class="collapsible-content"> <p>The <a href="https://nccih.nih.gov">National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicines (NCCAM).</a> NCCAM conducts and supports basic and applied research and training and disseminates information on complementary and alternative medicine to practitioners and the public.</p> <p>The mission of National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) is to define, through rigorous scientific investigation, the usefulness and safety of complementary and integrative health interventions and their roles in improving health and health care.</p> </div> <p class="collapsible-trigger"><strong>Healthy volunteers</strong> — Can I volunteer for NIH research studies even if I'm healthy?</p> <div class="collapsible-content"> <p>The NIH Clinical Center provides an opportunity for <a href="http://clinicalcenter.nih.gov/participate/studies/healthy_vol_prg.shtml">healthy volunteers</a> to participate in medical research studies (sometimes called protocols or trials). Healthy volunteers provide researchers with important information for comparison with people who have specific illnesses. Every year, nearly 3,500 healthy volunteers participate in studies at NIH. Visit the Clinical Research Volunteer Program to learn about the benefits of volunteering.</p> </div> <p class="collapsible-trigger"><strong>Health Statistics</strong> — Does NIH provide statistical information on health and disease topics?</p> <div class="collapsible-content"> <p>Some NIH Institutes have established special on-line areas to provide statistical information. Visit the following links for information on: cancer, complementary and alternative medicine, deafness and communication disorders, dental health, diabetes, digestive diseases, kidney and urologic diseases, obesity, drug abuse, eye disease, and mental health.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/what-is-cancer/statistics">Cancer</a></li> <li><a href="https://nccih.nih.gov/research/statistics">Complementary and Alternative Medicine</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/statistics">Deafness and Other Communication Disorders</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nidcr.nih.gov/DataStatistics/">Dental Health</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-statistics">Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.drugabuse.gov/related-topics/trends-statistics">Drug Abuse</a></li> <li><a href="https://nei.nih.gov/eyedata/">Eye</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/index.shtml">Mental Health</a></li> </ul> <p>Statistics Information from CDC:</p> <ul class="spaced"> <li><a href="http://www.cdc.gov/DataStatistics/">Disease Control and Prevention</a></li> </ul> <p><a href="https://www.nlm.nih.gov/hsrinfo/datasites.html">Data Tools and Statistics</a> — provided by the National Library of Medicine</p> </div> <p class="collapsible-trigger"><strong>Bioterrorism</strong> — Where can I go for information about biological agents & other threats and NIH's Biodefense efforts?</p> <div class="collapsible-content"> <p>You can find information about NIH's bio-defense efforts at the <a href="https://www.niaid.nih.gov/research/biodefense">NIAID Biodefense</a>. For general information about emergency preparedness, we recommend <a href="https://emergency.cdc.gov/bioterrorism/index.asp">https://emergency.cdc.gov/bioterrorism</a>, which is operated by our partner agency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).</p> </div> <a id="grants" name="grants"></a> <h2>Grants and Funding</h2> <p class="collapsible-trigger"><strong>Grants</strong> — Where can I find grant information?</p> <div class="collapsible-content"> <p>Information regarding funding opportunities from NIH may be found on the <a href="https://grants.nih.gov/grants/oer.htm">Grants Page</a>.This page provides information about NIH grant and fellowship programs, policy changes, administrative responsibilities of awardees. Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tools provided access to reports, data, and analyses of <a href="https://report.nih.gov">NIH research activities</a>.</p> </div> <p class="collapsible-trigger"><strong>Research Training</strong> — Where can I go for information about research training opportunities at NIH and other research institutions?</p> <div class="collapsible-content"> <p>Visit our <a href="https://researchtraining.nih.gov/">Research Training Opportunities</a> page. This site brings together information about the intramural and extramural training opportunities offered by all of NIH's Institutes and Centers.</p> </div> <p class="collapsible-trigger"><strong>Loan Repayment</strong> — Where can I find information about the NIH Clinical, Pediatric, Health Disparities, and Contraception and Infertility Loan Repayment Programs?</p> <div class="collapsible-content"> <p>NIH LRPs are a vital component of our nation's efforts to attract health professionals to careers in clinical, pediatric, health disparity, or contraceptive and infertility research. Visit <a href="https://www.lrp.nih.gov/">https://www.lrp.nih.gov</a> for all the details and to complete an online application for NIH Loan Repayment benefits.</p> </div> <p class="collapsible-trigger"><strong>Research Funding</strong> — How can I find out how much NIH spends on a particular disease, condition or research area?</p> <div class="collapsible-content"> <p>Check out NIH's estimates of funding for various research, condition and disease <a href="https://report.nih.gov/categorical_spending.aspx">categories</a>.</p> </div> <p class="collapsible-trigger"><strong>Research Categories</strong> — How does NIH sort its funding projects into different research, condition and disease categories?</p> <div class="collapsible-content"> <p>You can read about NIH's research, condition and disease <a href="https://report.nih.gov/funding/categorical-spending/rcdc-process">categorization process</a>.</p> </div> <a id="news" name="news"></a> <h2>News and Events</h2> <p class="collapsible-trigger"><strong>Research highlights</strong> — Where can I find information about the latest research highlights coming out of NIH?</p> <div class="collapsible-content"> <p>You can read about the latest research advances on the <a href="/news-events">News and Events page</a>. A list of <a href="/research-training/nih-research-highlights">selected research highlights</a> from the previous year is available. A historical list of these research highlights is available from the <a href="https://history.nih.gov/">Office of History.</a></p> </div> <p class="collapsible-trigger"><strong>Event schedules</strong> — Where can I find information about NIH-sponsored conferences and events?</p> <div class="collapsible-content"> <p>The <a href="https://calendar.nih.gov/"><em>NIH Calendar of Events</em></a> lists NIH-sponsored meetings and other meetings of interest to both employees and the general public. It is updated daily and the listed meetings are free and open to the public.</p> </div> <a id="scientific" name="scientific"></a> <h2>Scientific Resources</h2> <p class="collapsible-trigger"><strong>NIH Image software</strong> — Where can I find information about the NIH Image software package?</p> <div class="collapsible-content"> <p><a href="https://imagej.nih.gov/nih-image/index.html">NIH Image</a> is a public domain image processing and analysis program for the Macintosh. It was developed at the Research Services Branch (RSB) of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).</p> </div> <p class="collapsible-trigger"><strong>Research standards</strong> — Who is responsible for the assurance of proper conduct of research?</p> <div class="collapsible-content"> <p>The HHS <a href="https://ori.hhs.gov/">Office of Research Integrity (ORI)</a> promotes integrity in biomedical and behavioral research supported by the U. S. Public Health Service (PHS) at about 4,000 institutions worldwide. ORI monitors institutional investigations of research misconduct and facilitates the responsible conduct of research through educational, preventive, and regulatory activities.</p> </div> <p class="collapsible-trigger"><strong>Stem cells</strong> — Where can I locate information about stem cell research?</p> <div class="collapsible-content"> <p>Visit the <a href="https://stemcells.nih.gov/">NIH Stem Cell information</a> page.</p> </div> <a id="about" name="about"></a> <h2>About NIH</h2> <p class="collapsible-trigger"><strong>Mission</strong> — What is the National Institutes of Health?</p> <div class="collapsible-content"> <p>Founded in 1887, the National Institutes of Health today is one of the world's foremost medical research centers, and the Federal focal point for medical research in the United States. The NIH, comprising 27 separate Institutes and Centers, is one of eight health agencies of the Public Health Service which, in turn, is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.</p> <p>Simply described, the goal of NIH research is to acquire new knowledge to help prevent, detect, diagnose, and treat disease and disability, from the rarest genetic disorder to the common cold. The NIH mission is to uncover new knowledge that will lead to better health for everyone. NIH works toward that mission by: conducting research in its own laboratories; supporting the research of non-Federal scientists in universities, medical schools, hospitals, and research institutions throughout the country and abroad; helping in the training of research investigators; and fostering communication of medical and health sciences information.</p> </div> <p class="collapsible-trigger"><strong>Organization</strong> — Where can I find organizational charts for each of the NIH Institutes and Centers?</p> <div class="collapsible-content"> <p>Follow this link for a list of <a href="https://oma.od.nih.gov/DMS/Pages/Organizational-Changes-Org-Chart-Function.aspx">organizational charts</a> for each NIH Institute or Center.</p> </div> <p class="collapsible-trigger"><strong>Location</strong> — Where is the NIH located?</p> <div class="collapsible-content"> <p>The main campus of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is located in Bethesda, Maryland. Our main mailing address is:</p> <p>National Institutes of Health<br /> Building 1<br /> 1 Center Drive<br /> Bethesda, Maryland 20892</p> <p>Information about <a href="/about-nih/visitor-information/getting-nih">how to get to NIH</a>.</p> <p>NIH scientists conduct their research in laboratories located on the main campus in Bethesda, and in several field units across the country and abroad. The NIH also has facilities in the Rockville, Maryland area and the <a href="https://frederick.cancer.gov/">NCI Frederick Cancer Research and Development Center (FCRDC)</a> at Fort Detrick in Frederick, MD. The <a href="https://www.niehs.nih.gov/">National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences'</a> main facility is located in Research Triangle Park (RTP) in North Carolina.</p> <p>Other laboratory facilities include the NIH Animal Center in Poolesville, MD; the National Institute on Aging's Gerontology Research Center in Baltimore, MD; the <a href="http://irp.drugabuse.gov/">Division of Intramural Research of the National Institute on Drug Abuse</a>, also in Baltimore; the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases' Rocky Mountain Laboratories in Hamilton, MT, and several smaller field stations.</p> </div> <p class="collapsible-trigger"><strong>Visitors</strong> — Where can I get information about visiting the NIH?</p> <div class="collapsible-content"> <p>Maps, driving directions and links to popular campus locations are located on our <a href="/about-nih/visitor-information">Visitor page</a>. Information about entering campus and its buildings, parking, using campus transportation and current <a href="/about-nih/visitor-information/campus-access-security">security measures</a>. To find out if NIH is open, see <a href="https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/snow-dismissal-procedures/current-status/">OPM's Washington, D.C. Area Operating Status Web site</a>.</p> </div> <p class="collapsible-trigger"><strong>Mailing address</strong> — What is the main mailing address of NIH?</p> <div class="collapsible-content"> <p>Our mailing address is:</p> <p>National Institutes of Health<br /> Building 1<br /> 1 Center Drive<br /> Bethesda, Maryland 20892</p> </div> <p class="collapsible-trigger"><strong>Toll-free number</strong> — Does NIH have a toll-free telephone number?</p> <div class="collapsible-content"> <p>Toll-free Health Info lines may be found at <a href="/health-information/health-info-lines">/health-information/health-info-lines</a>. The main number for NIH is 301-496-4000.</p> </div> <p class="collapsible-trigger"><strong>Staff directory</strong> — How can I locate an NIH employee address, phone number, and e-mail address?</p> <div class="collapsible-content"> <p>The NIH email and phone directory for <a href="https://ned.nih.gov">NIH employees</a>.</p> </div> <p class="collapsible-trigger"><strong>NIH Director</strong> — How can I contact the Director of the NIH?</p> <div class="collapsible-content"> <p>Mailing address:<br /> Director, NIH<br /> 9000 Rockville Pike<br /> MSC 0148<br /> Bethesda, Maryland 20892</p> <p>E-mail: <a href="mailto:execsec1@od.nih.gov">execsec1@od.nih.gov</a><br /> Web site: <a href="/about-nih/who-we-are/nih-director">http://www.nih.gov/about-nih/who-we-are/nih-director</a></p> </div> <p class="collapsible-trigger"><strong>NIH budget</strong> — Where can I find information about the NIH budget?</p> <div class="collapsible-content"> <p>Links to Congressional Testimonies about the NIH budget are <a href="/about-nih/who-we-are/nih-director/congressional-testimonies">available</a>. More information about the NIH budget can be found on the <a href="https://officeofbudget.od.nih.gov">Office of Budget site</a>.</p> </div> <p class="collapsible-trigger"><strong>Business opportunities</strong> — Where can I find information about conducting business with NIH?</p> <div class="collapsible-content"> <p>A number of Web pages have been developed to help you do business with NIH. If you are a small business, bookmark the <a href="https://www.hhs.gov/grants-contracts/small-business-support/index.html">HHS Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization</a> page to take advantage of monthly seminars on "Conducting Business with NIH." Information about contracts and other business opportunities can also be found at the <a href="https://oamp.od.nih.gov/">Office of Acquisition Management and Policy</a>.</p> </div> <p class="collapsible-trigger"><strong>FOIA requests</strong> — How do I submit a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request?</p> <div class="collapsible-content"> <p>Information regarding Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) <a href="/institutes-nih/nih-office-director/office-communications-public-liaison/freedom-information-act-office">requests.</a></p> </div> <p class="collapsible-trigger"><strong>Information Quality</strong> — Where can I find out about quality of information at NIH?</p> <div class="collapsible-content"> <p>Our <a href="https://dpcpsi.nih.gov/oepr/nih-information-quality">Information Quality</a> site contains guidelines, policy and instructions on requesting a correction.</p> </div> <a id="jobs" name="jobs"></a> <h2>Jobs at NIH</h2> <p class="collapsible-trigger"><strong>Jobs</strong> — Where can I find information about employment opportunities at NIH?</p> <div class="collapsible-content"> <p>Information about employment opportunities at NIH may be found at <a href="https://hr.nih.gov/jobs">https://hr.nih.gov/jobs</a>.</p> </div> <p class="collapsible-trigger"><strong>Internships</strong> — Where can I find information about summer internships?</p> <div class="collapsible-content"> <p>Information about the Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research may be found at <a href="https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/sip">https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/sip</a>.</p> </div> <a id="web" name="web"></a> <h2>NIH Website</h2> <p class="collapsible-trigger"><strong>Ownership</strong> — Who owns and operates the NIH Website?</p> <div class="collapsible-content"> <p>The NIH Web site at <a href="/">www.nih.gov</a> is maintained by the Office of Communications and Public Liaison (OCPL), which is part of the Office of the Director, NIH. Collectively, large segments of NIH Web space are owned and operated by each of the 27 <a href="/institutes-nih/list-nih-institutes-centers-offices">Institutes and Centers</a> that comprise NIH.</p> </div> <p class="collapsible-trigger"><strong>Purpose</strong> — What's the purpose of the NIH Website and how does it serve the public?</p> <div class="collapsible-content"> <p>The purpose of the NIH Web site is to support <a href="/about-nih/what-we-do/mission-goals">the mission</a> of our agency. NIH conducts scientific investigation in pursuit of fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems. NIH applies that knowledge to extend healthy life and reduce the burdens of illness and disability. As part of our mission we direct programs for the collection, dissemination, and exchange of information in medicine and health, including the development and support of medical libraries and the training of medical librarians and other health information specialists. The NIH Web site serves the public by offering ready access to:</p> <ul class="spaced"> <li>Clinical studies;</li> <li>Health and wellness information;</li> <li>Information on obtaining research funding;</li> <li>Research resources and library resources;</li> <li>News, events, and educational activities related to NIH and its mission;</li> <li>Scientific program, policy, and planning documents;</li> <li>General information about the agency, its history, organizational structure, staff, and facilities.</li> </ul> </div> <p class="collapsible-trigger"><strong>More Information</strong> — Where can I find more information about the NIH Website?</p> <div class="collapsible-content"> <p>For more information about the NIH Web site, contact the<br /> OD OCPL Digital Communications Branch<br /> Phone: 301-435-2932<br /> E-mail: <a href="mailto:olib@mail.nih.gov">olib@mail.nih.gov</a></p> </div> <p class="collapsible-trigger"><strong>Privacy</strong> — Does NIH have a privacy notice posted online?</p> <div class="collapsible-content"> <p>Yes, NIH does have a privacy notice, it can be found at <a href="/web-policies-notices">https://www.nih.gov/web-policies-notices</a>.</p> </div> <p class="collapsible-trigger"><strong>Updates</strong> — How often is the NIH Website updated?</p> <div class="collapsible-content"> <p>The NIH Web site is not just one site but a large collection of sites — over 150 servers. 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