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Kennedy Krieger Institute

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Hospitals in BaltimoreJohns Hopkins UniversityMiddle East, BaltimoreOrganizations for children with health issues
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The Kennedy Krieger Institute () is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, Johns Hopkins affiliate located in Baltimore, Maryland, that provides in-patient and out-patient medical care, community services, and school-based programs for children and adolescents with learning disabilities, as well as disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and musculoskeletal system. The Institute provides services for children with developmental concerns mild to severe and is involved in research of various disorders, including new interventions and earlier diagnosis.

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Kennedy Krieger Institute
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Kennedy Krieger Institute Outpatient Center

North Broadway 801
21205 Baltimore
Maryland, United States
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