When a person is diagnosed with a thyroid problem, it can affect every aspect of his or her life. Even though almost all thyroid conditions are curable, they can cause temporary difficulties and often require lifelong monitoring. The Kelley G. Ripken Program at Johns Hopkins is a patient education program for patients and their families whose lives have been affected by thryoid problems. The program offers educational pamphlets, libraries, free thyroid screening, seminars, research studies and patient counselors. For more information on the Kelley G. Ripken Program, please visit the program Web site. If you suspect that you or someone you know is suffering from a thyroid problem, visit one of our free screening locations for a simple blood test: Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
Express Testing Laboratory, 1st Floor
601 N. Caroline Street
Baltimore, MD 21205
410-955-1682
No appointment needed
Monday-Friday 7 am-6 pm Johns Hopkins at Green Spring Station
Pavilion I, 1st Floor
10755 Falls Road
Lutherville, MD 21093
410-583-2677
No appointment needed
Monday-Friday 8:30 am-6 pm An appointment with a thyroid specialist at Johns Hopkins may be made through the Kelly G. Ripken program (1-888-595-2131 or 410-614-1174). | 
