A service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease (NIDDK), NIH
Strengthen democratic values, reduce poverty and injustice, promote international cooperation and advance human achievement.
Includes current issues, funding announcements, and a "Guide to Grants."
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Take Charge of your Diabetes(English 2003 and Spanish 2004) A variety of diabetes related publications and products.
Funding Opportunities from NACCHO, NACCHO's Foundation Funding Guide, Governmental, Non-Governmental
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Your source to FIND and APPLY for Federal government grants. There are over 1,000 grant programs offered by all Federal grant making agencies.
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CDC's goal is to increase the applicant pool to include more organizations such as the faith-based community for CDC's funding opportunities and give the applicants more time to plan and prepare their application.
To create an environment within the Department (HHS) that welcomes the participation of faith-based and community-based organizations as valued and essential partners assisting Americans in need. Includes and extended funding database on current funding opportunities in addition to faith-based initiatives.
Migrant Health Promotion bases all of its work on close collaboration with community members (Promotores and Promotoras) who improve the health of their communities with community-based health education and activities. Within this framework, Migrant Health Promotion has developed several "program models."
A national leader in program development and innovation, Migrant Health Promotion is committed to sharing its expertise to improve the health of farmworkers and their rural communities.
A grassroots, empowerment model providing people with diabetes the tools they need to communicate with their health care provider, encourage consumer independence and stimulate community action to create awareness of the need and advantages of quality diabetes care within diverse community settings.
Resources/tools/guidelines/curriculum for diabetes prevention programs, etc. that are free and downloadable.
Direction or advice as to a decision or course of action.
Resources related to the prevention and control of diabetes can be found in the categories.
Helping grantmakers improve the health of all people.
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Free and Low Cost Prescription Drugs, a 48-page booklet, includes over one hundred free medication programs and over 1,100 drug listings. It also gives proven tips, tools and tactics on how and where to get free and low cost prescription drugs. Cost: $4.00.
This organization was established by volunteers dedicated to patients who cannot afford their prescription medication.
Free Medicine Foundation has helped countless families across the nation completely eliminate or substantially reduce their prescription drug bills.
Comprehensive list of agencies that offer patient transportation
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International air transportation programs. For travel into or out of the USA for life-saving medical treatments. Patient must be medically stable.
An online library of Cultural Competency resources
Highlights approximately 40 HRSA-supported projects on the critical subject of cross-cultural health care. HRSA has provided exceptional leadership in helping health care providers enhance their clinical and organizational skills in cultural competence. As a result, the quality of cultural and linguistically appropriate services that HRSA provides to its diverse constituents has vastly improved.
Explains generally what cultural competency is.
HelpingPatients.org is a web site by PhRMA and its member companies, which is designed to help you find patient assistance programs for which you may qualify. Patient assistance programs are designed to help patients in need receive assistance in acquiring their prescribed medications. This online service is free and completely confidential.
Eligible veterans and their dependents may receive cancer treatment at a Veterans Administration Medical Center. Treatment for service-connected conditions is provided, and treatment for other conditions may be available based on the veterans financial need.
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San Diego County Medical Society Foundation announces a Physician's Rx Care Discount Drug Program. Program is not an insurance plan, but a discount card for patients that pay cash for their prescription medicine. If you have questions about the program, please contact the Medical Society at 858.565.8888.
Directory provides detailed information for eligibility and obtaining free medications.
Order it by calling NCFH, Inc. at 1-800-531-5120