Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30333
Phone: 1-888-MY-ULCER or (404) 639-3534

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people - at home and abroad, providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships. CDC serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States.

National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
2 Information Way
Bethesda, MD 20892-3570
Email: nddic@info.niddk.nih.gov

The aim is to increase public knowledge of digestive disorders and improve the health of people in the United States. Continual research is done to find cures, improve treatments and find ways to prevent such diseases.