Discounts On Bicycle Helmets
The Department of Health in Mesa County Colorado offers discounts on bicycle helmets for children in the county. Check with your local office of health to see if there are any programs like this in your area. If not, you… Continue reading
Easter Seals Offers Relief For Caregivers
Easter Seals is dedicated to helping children, youth, and young adults with physical disabilities achieve their full potential and future independence. Respite Care is a service that provides the caregiver with relief for a few hours or days at a… Continue reading
One-On-One Help For Stroke Victims and Families
If you or someone you know has experienced stroke firsthand, call the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Stroke Connection at 800-553-6321 or send an email to {strokeconnection@heart.org}. This is a network of over 1,600 stroke groups or clubs and more than… Continue reading
Hot Flash Hotline
Menopause doesn’t have to be the hormonal hurricane women faced in the past. Taking estrogen and progesterone can help relieve the problems of menopause, although they may not be without problems of their own. A free booklet entitled Menopause can… Continue reading
Support Group for Burn Survivors
The Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors provides peer support, education, collaboration and advocacy. Contact Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors, 2153 Wealthy SE #215, Grand Rapids, MI 49506; 800-888-BURN
Dyslexia
Has the school talked with you about some problems your child is having? Do they suspect a learning disability? Facts About Dyslexia is a free publication that describes what dyslexia is, how it is diagnosed, and what you can do… Continue reading
Help in Choosing Long Term Care
web page created by the U.S. Government Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality helps consumers evaluate long term care options. Topics include: What types of long term care available? What kind of services do I need? How will I pay… Continue reading
Join a Parkinson’s Support Group – Or Start One!
The National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) has over 900 active support groups throughout the United States and Canada. If you are interested in starting a group or just want to find out about events in your area, contact: National Parkinson Foundation,… Continue reading
Things You Should Know About Quality Mammograms
This free publication is available in English or Spanish from Publications Clearinghouse, Health Care Policy and Research, 2101 E. Jefferson, Suite 501, Rockville, MD 20852; 800-358-9295
Free Hospital Care
Don’t have money for your gall bladder surgery? What about that hospital visit you had two months ago? You might not have to pay a cent. Call the Hill-Burton Hotline. Under this program, certain hospitals and other health care facilities… Continue reading
