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 […]
Gustine awarded $600,000 grant for youth mental health
GUSTINE – The city of Gustine was recently awarded a nearly $600,000 grant from the California Board of State and Community Corrections to fund a program which will offer school-based mental health services and provide community supports to at-risk youth. The California Violence Intervention and Prevention grant funds will launch the Gustine Mental Health and […]
Stay Informed While Staying Indoors: A Newsletter in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
It’s Time To Get Moving! Have you noticed your body becoming a little stiff? Is your balance and strength just not what it used to be? Do not fear, you are not alone. Many people have not been as active since the stay-at-home orders were put in place in March. However, you can feel better, […]
Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 15 is Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Not a day of celebration, but a day of education and a reminder that elder abuse is utterly disgusting. Old age lamentably renders many Americans vulnerable to abuse — whether physical, emotional, sexual, or financial. Elder abuse is a catch-all phrase covering numerous types of abuse, including physical […]
The Prescription Drug Rebate Racket: It’s Time for Change
How is the cost of prescription drugs working out for you? For countless people across the country, accessing medication has become a nightmare as high out of pocket costs forced on them by their health insurers often means people have to forgo or ration the prescription medications they need to treat chronic medical conditions. State […]
Californians with Diabetes are in Crisis: Inspiring Creativity
Without injected insulin, an individual living with diabetes will die within days or even hours. Not get sick, not possibly die – they will die. More than 13 million Californians depend on insulin to manage their diabetes. Every day, thousands of lives are devastated by the staggering cost of this lifesaving medication. These are women, […]
