Att_10 Clinic Exam Invitation Letter

John Smith
123 Main Street
New Orleans, LA 27783

[Month Day, Year]

Dear John Smith:
Thank you so much for your ongoing participation in the GuLF STUDY! The information you have already
provided has been very helpful. I am writing to ask you to take the next step in the study by completing a
clinical exam with our study partners at [insert Clinic Site name].
The exam includes comprehensive medical testing, such as advanced measures of lung and nervous
system function and screening for diabetes and cholesterol. You will receive results of medical tests and
health care referrals for abnormal results. By completing the exam, you will help us learn even more
about the effects of the oil spill - do it for your health, your community, and your future!
During your visit, you’ll be asked to:
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Provide blood, hair, toenail, saliva, and urine samples

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Have your vital signs and body measurements taken

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Complete lung function tests

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Complete tests of nervous system function

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Complete a questionnaire about your health

You will receive a gift card for $100 for completing the exam and will be reimbursed for your travel based
on your distance from the clinic. Visit our website to learn more about the drawings
(www.gulfstudy.nih.gov).
Please call the study clinic today at [INSERT CLINIC NUMBER] to schedule your visit. Our clinic is open
on weekends and evenings. Our staff will schedule your appointment at a time that is convenient for you.
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Sincerely,

[INSERT CLINIC DIRECTOR
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Dale P. Sandler, Ph.D.
GuLF STUDY Principle Investigator
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

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V 2.0
(07/19/13)

855-NIH-GULF
(855-644-4853)

P.O. Box 13792
Durham, NC 27709

www.gulfstudy.nih.gov
Info@gulfstudy.nih.gov

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services  National Institutes of Health  National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences