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FreedoMed - Toll Free: 1-888-722-7556
Medical supply company, that provides low cost or totally free diabetic supplies to diabetics who are eligible through Medicare or private insurance.
RX Outreach
Easy and affordable way for people of all ages to get medicines they need. They have a list of all generic drugs you fill out the application on line or download it.
CDC releases revised interim Tdap VIS. July 17, 2006
CDC released a revised interim Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) for Tdap vaccine. It is identical to the previous interim version except for minor changes in Section 3 that reflect ACIP's evolving recommendations regarding use of Tdap during pregnancy.
AHA and ACC recommend Influenza vaccination for patients with Cardiovascular disease
On May 16, 2006, the American Heart Association (AHA) and the
American College of Cardiology (ACC) published guidelines for
secondary prevention for patients with coronary and other
atherosclerotic vascular disease.
North Carolina FW Birth Defect Report
Assessment of Maternal Occupational Pesticide Exposures during Pregnancy and Three Children with Birth Defects: North Carolina, 2004. Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch Division of Public Health, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Raleigh, North Carolina
May 18, 2006
Ethics in Research: Protecting Human Subjects
National Farmworker Health Conference (May 22) - Presentation
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) - 800.669.4000
Offers free or reduced cost legal services for cancer patients.
Link
http://www.eeoc.gov/
U.S. Living Will Registry
Protecting your choice and your peace of mind with an Advance Directive. Find Advance Directive forms and more within web site
Protection and Advocacy, Inc.
Protection and Advocacy, Inc. provides an array of information and referral and advocacy services for people from traditionally under-served communities and publishes manuals, memos and handouts on topics that affect individuals with disabilities and their families
Beyond the Cure
The mission of Beyond the Cure is to help childhood cancer survivors integrate the cancer experience into their new life as survivors and successfully handle the challenges that are ahead of them and to celebrate survivorship.
Beyond the Cure is a program of The National Children's Cancer Society
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Family Alliance
Provides emotional, educational, and practical support to children with cancer and their families in the Houston, TX area
The Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation
A non-profit membership organization whose mission is to educate, support, serve, and advocate for families of children with cancer, survivors of childhood cancer, and the professionals who care for them.
Address: PO Box 498
Kensington, MD 20895-0498
Phone: 1-800-366-CCCF [2223]
Friends Network
Produces "The Funletter," a national activities letter for kids and families living with cancer.
Address: c/o Kenon Neal
PO Box 4545
Santa Barbara, CA 93140
National Children's Cancer Society
The mission of The National Children's Cancer Society is to improve the quality of life for children with cancer by promoting children's health through financial and in-kind assistance, advocacy, support services, and education.
Center for Medicare and Medicaid
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is a Federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Programs for which CMS is responsible include Medicare, Medicaid, State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), HIPAA, and CLIA.
Childhood Leukemia Foundation (CLF)
CLF provides financial support to eligible families to help cover everything from rent, mortgage payments, food and utility bills, transportation to treatment, and other critical expenses.
Answers to legal questions: 800.669.4000
Potentially life-threatening illnesses such as cancer can cause patients to encounter various forms of discrimination. There is help available should you experience discrimination at your place of work. Cancer is covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Clayton Dabney Foundation for Kids with Cancer
The Clayton Dabney Foundation grants wishes to children in the last stages of terminal cancer Please visit the website for details.
Cancer: Your Job, Insurance and the Law: 800.227.2345
Summarizes cancer patients' legal rights regarding insurance and employment; gives complaint procedure instruction.
Coalition of National Cancer Cooperative Groups (CNCCG) - 1.877.520.4457
Information about medical insurance coverage for clinical trials and the available options from CNCCG, a network of cancer clinical trials specialists that offers a variety of programs and information for physicians, patient advocacy groups and patients.
