Defining leadership before politics
In 1956, John F. Kennedy, then the junior senator from Massachusetts, published “Profiles in Courage,” a collection of stories about eight U.S. senators who displayed acts of political bravery throughout history. The book would win the Pulitzer Prize and become one of the most essential works in the political science canon. I have a copy […]
Investing in the future: Protecting our children
This last year and a half has been unlike any other 18-month segment in American history. The largest global pandemic in a century turned the United States into a veritable ghost town. Hospitals, sadly, remained fully operational as intensive care units overflowed with COVID-19 patients, putting a strain on the nation’s healthcare system. The heroic […]
Insulin Program Recommendations
To help people in the California Central Valley afford their insulin, we looked up programs offered by pharmaceutical companies that manufacture insulin and have provided a list of links to those programs below. This list is not exhaustive. Some people also use the website NeedyMeds.org as a great source of information about Patient Assistance and copay assistance […]
Asthma & COPD Program Recommendations
To help people in the California Central Valley afford their asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease inhalers and refills, we found and listed pharmaceutical manufacturer’s websites who offer copay assistance cards, or copay coupons. Before searching the internet for copay coupons, start with your local pharmacist. They are the most informed about prescription medications. After […]
PBMs and the 340B Program
Download here Next year, our nation’s safety net hospitals and clinics will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the federal 340B drug pricing program. The 340B program operates on the simple principle that pharmaceutical manufacturers must do their part to address the problem of uncompensated care in this country as a condition of Medicaid and Medicare […]
340B Drug Discount Program. The Issues Spurring Discussion, Stakeholder Stances and Possible Resolutions
download report here THE 340B DRUG PRICING PROGRAM was created at a time when nonprofit healthcare providers were spending to ensure that patients had access to medicine to treat acute and chronic healthcare problems. Their goal then and today is to help ensure that the patient’s acute care problem did not become chronic. At the […]
10 tips for talking to your kids about the attack on the U.S. Capitol
(CNN) — The attack on the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday has left parents wondering how to talk to their kids about what happened. How much should they see of the heartbreaking videos of violence? How much can they know about injustice, racism, insurrection and the immense power and responsibility that accompanies free speech? As a […]
What You Wish You Knew: A Parent’s Guide to Video Games, Parental Controls, and Online Safety
Download guide here Like many activities in which children and teens engage, gaming poses potential dangers. We have created What You Wish You Knew: A Parent’s Guide to Video Games, Parental Controls, and Online Safety to help parents and guardians better understand these dangers. Advanced game consoles coupled with high-speed internet allow your children to […]
Life-Saving Insulin Now Available at Free or Low Cost to People Living in Stanislaus and Merced Counties
TURLOCK, Calif., Dec. 2, 2020 Thousands of people in Stanislaus and Merced counties can now access free or low-cost insulin through a groundbreaking partnership. Building upon a program created by pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and Company, Legacy Health Endowment and locally owned Boies’ Medical Center Pharmacy have teamed up to provide Lilly insulin to any qualifying person who lives within […]
UPDATED: What You Wish You Knew: A Quick Guide to the Basics of Social Media
Download social media guide here We have created What You Wish You Knew: A Quick Guide to the Basicsof Social Media (and the potential risks for children and teens) to help parents and guardians better understand the warnings of the most popular social media apps. Included in this guide is advice on what steps you […]
