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Hill Burton Hotline

Using a touchtone phone, caller can get information about free hospital care for eligible persons (low income). Directory of medical centers that are part of Hill Burton program throughout US.
Write:
Dept. of Heath and Human Services
5600 Fishers Ln 10C-16 Prklwn Bldg
Rockville, MD 20857
Voice: 1-800-638-0742 or 301-443-5656
Website: http://www.hrsa.gov/hllburton/default.htm
E-mail: dfcrcomm@hrsa.gov
Verified: 6/13/2007

Believe In Tomorrow Foundation

Provides retreat housing services to critically ill children and their families. Offers 'Hands on Adventures' program for critically ill children. Hospital housing is available for patients at Johns Hopkins Children's Center.
Write:
Believe In Tomorrow Foundation
6601 Frederick Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21228
Voice: 1-800-933-5470
Website: http://www.believeintomorrow.org
Verified: 10/1/2007

National Association of Hospital Hospitality Houses

Makes referrals to hospital hospitality housing programs that provide lodging for families of hospital patients and/or hospital outpatients.
Write:
Nat'l Assn of Hospital Hospitality
P.O. Box 18087
Asheville, NC 28814
Voice: 1-800-542-9730
Website: http://www.nahhh.org
Verified: 6/13/2007

Shriner's Hospital

Information on free hospital care available to children under the age of 18 needing treatment for burns, spinal cord injury, cleft palate or orthopedic care. If line is busy, leave your phone number including area code.
Write:
Shriners Hospitals
2900 Rocky Pt. Dr.
Tampa, FL 33607
Voice: 1-800-237-5055 or 813-281-0300
Website: http://www.shrinershq.org
Verified: 6/12/2007

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