Charitable Pharmacies: What They Are and How They Help People Access Medications

The Outcomes of Implementing and Integrating Comprehensive Medication Management in Team-Based Care: A Review of the Evidence on Quality, Access and Costs, December 2023

Around one fourth of the United States population does not have adequate health literacy.
Health literacy is defined as the ability to obtain, read, understand, and apply healthcare
information

One in four Americans say they struggle to afford their prescription medications. The establishment of this Charitable Pharmacy in Milford will allow patients who live east of Cincinnati better access to care.

Charitable Pharmacies of America organization member receives Health Equity grant

Good Pill will provide direct access to hundreds of life-saving medications and save families $150+/month on healthcare cost

More than 34 million people in the United States were living in food insecure households in 2021, a decline from 38 million in 2020. The combination of the expanded child tax credit, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, and private donations all contributed to reducing food insecurity during the pandemic. Still there is much more work to be done, with food costs spiking 11.4%, the largest annual increase since 1979, inflation factors could easily cause food insecurity to grow.

Starting Sept. 25, Americans can again order free COVID-19 tests through the federal government.

Federal/state grants are not the only gateways to funding. There are close to 750 “community foundations” nationwide which are public charities dedicated to improving the lives of people in a defined local geographic area.

FDA approves 1 Year delay of Track & Trace requirements

Healthy People 2030 Leveraging Healthy People to Advance Health Equity Health equity is the attainment of the highest level of health for all people. “Eliminate health disparities, achieve health equity, and attain health literacy to improve the health and well-being of all.”

Three Healthcare Organizations Join Forces to Save Lives

Just as banks have helped seniors bridge the digital divide and leverage online banking to better manage their money, healthcare organizations need to help older adults leverage digital technology to better manage their health.

Using Public Health Detailing to Increase Access and Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccines and Reinvest in Disproportionately Impacted NYC Communities Go…

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