>>>>>>>>> PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS <<<<<<<<<<<
Many free prescription medications are available to those who qualify:
MEDICATION ACCESS PROGRAM…..(231) 876-7658
Located in the Cadillac Mercy Professional Building
Office Hours: Mon – Thrs……10:00am to 4:00pm
(closed for lunch between 12:00n to 1:00pm)
Call for an appointment to get started. You will need the following:
1. A physician affiliated with Mercy Hospital. (A family doctor or specialist you see on a regular basis.)
2. List of medications you are currently taking.
3. Proof of income for each member of the household.
ALSO: Remind your doctor about these:
* Free antibiotics available at Meijer’s Pharmacy.
* Many generic prescription medications available for $4.00 each at Wal*Mart Pharmacy.
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>>>>>>>>>> MEDICAL CARE <<<<<<<<<<
If you can’t afford doctor visits, you probably qualify for medical care at:
CADILLAC AREA COMMUNTIY HEALTH CLINIC, (231) 876-7818.
District 10 Health Department, 521 Cobbs Street, Cadillac, MI
Wednesday evenings, sign in from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. (First-Come)
The Cadillac Area Community Health Clinic is a not-for-profit organization that provides free primary health care to the under or uninsured. In addition, the clinic links people to other resources for ongoing health care at the lowest possible costs.
Ask about the free monthly diabetic and hypertension clinics.
PATIENTS ELIGIBLE FOR CARE INCLUDE:
- Homeless.
- People with seasonal, low paying, or part time jobs.
- Students with no family support.
- Unemployed.
- Working, single-parent families.
- Working, with with no insurance coverage.
CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION: TO LEARN MORE
OR TO VOLUNTEER.
(Information re: Free Clinic per Cadillac News 3/21/08.)
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BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSED AND TREATMENT PAID FOR BY A DISTRIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT PROGRAM
A free breast cancer screening service is available through the District Health Department. This program provides free breast and cervical screenings. In addition, if a breast or cervical cancer is diagnosed, free follow-up treatment is paid for by Medicaid.
FREE CANCER SCREENING FOR WOMEN:
Services at no cost include:
-Breast Exam
-Mammogram
-Pap Smear Test
-Pelvic Exam
-Client Education
-Follow-up if abnormal results
YOU QUALIFY IF:
–You are age 40-64.
–You have limited insurance or no insurance.
–Your income is limited:
1 person: $26,000 or less after taxes.
2 people: $35,000 or less after taxes.
3 people: $44,000 or less.
CONTACT THE DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT:
- Wesford County 231-775-9942.
- Missaukee County 231-839-7167.
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CARENET in Wexford County:
For Pregnancy help and classes. Call…..(231) 775-1545.
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>>>>>>>>>>>> DENTAL CARE <<<<<<<<<<<<
COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES
DENTAL CARE:
Call: DENTAL CLINICS NORTH / CADILLAC……..1-231-775-7662 or …………………………………………………………..1-877-321-7070
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[January 17, 2009: This editor received this email about COSCO's lower pricing for prescriptions. The entire email was published in "Bulletin Board" posted Friday, Jan. 30, 2009:]
“Subject: Costco…Important, read
the whole thing.”
…Let’s hear it for Costco!
On Monday night, Steve Wilson, an investigative reporter for Channel 7 News in Detroit , did a story on generic drug prices gouging by pharmacies. He found in his investigation that some of these generic drugs were marked up as much as 3,000% or more.
It pays to shop around! This helps to solve the mystery as to why they can afford to put a Walgreen’s on every corner.
At the end of the report, one of the anchors asked Mr. Wilson whether or not there were any pharmacies that did not adhere to this practice, and he said that Costco consistently charged little over their cost for the generic drugs.
I went to the Costco site, where you can look up any drug, and get its online price. It says that the in-store prices are consistent with the online prices. I was appalled. Just to give you one example from my own experience I had to use the drug Compazine which helps prevent nausea in chemo patients.
I used the generic equivalent, which cost $54.99 for 60 pills at CVS. I checked the price at Costco, and I could have bought 100 pills for $19.89. For 145 of my pain pills, I paid $72.57. I could have got 150 at Costco for $28.08.
I would like to mention, that although Costco is a ‘membership’ type store, you do NOT have to be a member to buy prescriptions there as it is a federally regulated substance. You just tell them at the door that you wish to use the pharmacy, and they will let you in.
I am asking each of you to please help me by copying this letter, and passing it into your own e-mail, and send it to everyone you know with an e-mail address.
At the end of the report, one of the anchors asked Mr. Wilson whether or not there were any pharmacies that did not adhere to this practice, and he said that Costco consistently charged little over their cost for the generic drugs.
I went to the Costco site, where you can look up any drug, and get its online price. It says that the in-store prices are consistent with the online prices. I was appalled. Just to give you one example from my own experience I had to use the drug Compazine which helps prevent nausea in chemo patients.
I used the generic equivalent, which cost $54.99 for 60 pills at CVS. I checked the price at Costco, and I could have bought 100 pills for $19.89. For 145 of my pain pills, I paid $72.57. I could have got 150 at Costco for $28.08.
I would like to mention, that although Costco is a ‘membership’ type store, you do NOT have to be a member to buy prescriptions there as it is a federally regulated substance. You just tell them at the door that you wish to use the pharmacy, and they will let you in.
I am asking each of you to please help me by copying this letter, and passing it into your own e-mail, and send it to everyone you know with an e-mail address.
Sharon L. Davis
Budget Analyst
U.S. Department of Commerce
Room 6839
Office Ph: 202-482-4458
Office Fax: 202-482-5480
E-mail Address:sdavis@doc.gov
April 15, 2009 at 1:47 pm
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