<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> University of Chicago Celiac Disease Program FREE CELIAC DISEASE BLOOD SCREENING For At-Risk Individuals* Saturday October 20, 2001, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm University of Chicago Hospitals Center for Advanced Medicine, 58th Street at South Maryland Avenue, Chicago *At-risk individuals include people who have a close family member with the disease, those with celiac-related symptoms and individuals affected by other autoimmune disorders commonly associated with celiac disease. Individuals who are currently following a gluten-free diet are not eligible to participate. If you have questions about eligibility, please call 773-702-7593. WE DON'T WANT TO KEEP YOU WAITING! We're expecting 250-300 people for this screening, which is great news! However, we don't want participants to wait a long time before they have their blood drawn. Can you help us? If possible, we'd like people to plan to arrive for their screening at the following times (based on the first letter of your last name): A-F: 8:30 - 9:30 G-L: 9:30 - 10:30 M-S: 10:30 - 11:30 T-Z: 11:30 - 12:30 If you are unable to make the above scheduled time, you will NOT be turned away-but if you can plan to attend at your scheduled time, we'd appreciate it! --Test results mailed in 6-8 weeks --Your participation supports celiac disease research at the University of Chicago --Gluten-Free Goodies for all participants --Teddy bears for every child screened --Learn more about the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Program FREE PARKING AT SELF-PARKING GARAGE (Across from The University of Chicago Children's Hospital) Parking validations will be provided at blood screening registration For directions to the University of Chicago Hospitals, please go to: http://www.uchospitals.edu/directions.html Or call 773-702-7593 to request directions. For more information, contact Michelle Melin-Rogovin at 773-702-7593. Michelle Melin-Rogovin, Program Director The University of Chicago Celiac Disease Program at The University of Chicago Children's Hospital 5839 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 4065 Chicago, Illinois 60637 Phone: 773-702-7593 Fax: 773-702-0666