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Halifax Regional Health System - MedAssist of Halifax
MedAssist provides life-sustaining and preventive medications to area residents who cannot otherwise obtain them. One full-time and one part-time medication assistance caseworkers staff the program, and all medications are dispensed from physicians' offices. Patients are charged an annual application fee of $10, which may cover all medications for some patients.
What is it?
MedAssist provides life-sustaining and preventive medications to area residents who cannot otherwise obtain them. One full-time and one part-time medication assistance caseworkers staff the program, and all medications are dispensed from physicians' offices. Patients are charged an annual application fee of $10, which may cover all medications for some patients.
Who is it for?
Low-income, uninsured, and underinsured residents of Halifax, Mecklenburg, and Charlotte counties and other surrounding communities.
Why do they do it?
Approximately 20 percent of area residents live below the poverty line. High incidences of diabetes, heart disease, and cancer - as well as high blood pressure and high cholesterol - often require medication that many residents are unable to afford.
Impact
During FY2011, 1,408 patients were served, and medications valued at $4,793,479 were provided.
Contact: Olivia Epps
Manager, Marketing and Public Relations
Telephone: 434-517-3635
E-mail: olivia.epps@halifaxregional.com
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