Orange County residents with expired or unwanted medications can
safely dispose of them Saturday, April 28, as part of National
Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
The free service, sponsored by the U.S. Drug Enforcement
Administration, is intended to prevent prescription drug abuse
and theft. A number of law enforcement agencies across the
county will collect the medications.
A private, statewide health foundation that was created in
1996 as a result of Blue Cross of California’s creation of
WellPoint Health Networks, a for-profit corporation.
An independent state office established in July 2000 in
conjunction with the Department
of Managed Health Care. The OPA was created to represent the
interests of health plan members to get the care they deserve and
to promote transparency and quality health care by publishing an
annual Quality of Care Report Card. The OPA has three primary
functions: consumer education; public reporting; and
collaboration.
A national nonprofit, nonpartisan child advocacy
organization with offices in Santa Monica, CA and Washington,
D.C. Children’s Partnership undertakes research, analysis, and
advocacy to place the needs of America’s over 70 million children
and youth, particularly the underserved, at the forefront of
emerging policy debates.
A private foundation that aims to promote a high performing
healthcare system. The fund supports independent research on
healthcare issues and makes grants to improve healthcare practice
and policy.
A new not-for-profit organization, HonorVet, is gearing up to be the
next- generation interactive community for veterans, service
members and their families. HonorVet.org is expected
to allow users to access mental health professionals at any time
of day through online video conferencing, instant messaging chat
rooms or phone. Users will be able to speak to
someone immediately or schedule an appointment.
Human Impact Partners strives to create a world in which health
is considered in all decision-making. This means that every
decision-maker who plays a role in shaping public policies and
planning decisions should understand the health impacts of their
decisions before they are implemented, and use this information
to protect and promote the health of all populations
A non-partisan organization funded by The California Wellness
Foundation, The California Endowment, the Blue Shield of
California Foundation, LA Care, and the California HealthCare
Foundation.
A unique global alliance representing patients of all
nationalities across all disease areas and promoting
patient-centered healthcare around the world. IAPO’s mission is
to help build patient-centered healthcare worldwide
MyVetwork is an online social networking community for
all U.S. Military active duty or retired veterans, their spouses,
families and friends.It is a free network that provides U.S.
military (and their families) with support, meaningful
connections and advice regarding healthcare and other resources.
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance helps qualifying
patients without prescription drug coverage get the medicines
they need through the program that is right for them. Many will
get their medications free or nearly free.
Call Toll Free 1-888-4PPA-NOW (1-888-477-2669) to see if you are
eligible.
A private non-profit organization dedicated to informing and
improving public policy in California through independent,
objective, non-partisan research.
The Real Warriors’ Campaign helps promote recovery, build
resilience and support the reintegration of service members and
their families. They offer an Outreach Center, a 24/7 call center
staffed by health resource consultants and more.
The Outreach Center can be reached toll-free at (866) 966-1020 or
via e-mail at resources@dcoeoutreach.org.
Wounded
Warrior Project™ (WWP) offers a variety of free programs to
meet a range of needs. WWP’s purpose is to help injured service
members aid and assist each other; and to provide unique,
direct programs and services to meet the needs of injured service
members. To participate you must have incurred service-connected
wounds, injuries, or illnesses on or after September 11, 2001.
Verification of service is required.
