Health


Poison Control - 1-800-764-7661

Hospitals/Medical Centers:

Physician Referral:

Physicians are listed in the yellow pages by type of practice and by area. Your insurance company may require a referral from your family physician to cover specialists' care.

Dental Care

Vision Services:

(See phone book under Community Services for your local Lions Club - many clubs can assist with payment for exams or purchase of glasses.)

Hearing/Speech Services:

Hospice/End of Life Care

Prescription Drugs:

Medical equipment and supplies:

Medicare and other insurance companies may pay some of cost.  Find suppliers in the yellow pages under Hospital Equipment and supplies .

Loan closets: loan items at little or no cost. (Most are donated)

Wheel chair ramps:

Counseling/Grief:

See yellow pages for Counselors/Counseling Services or Mental Health Services.

Alcohol/substance abuse/gambling Counseling:

Home Health Agencies Licensed by Michigan Department of Community Health to provide skilled care in your home including periodic visits by nurses, physical therapists, social workers and speech therapists if ordered by your physician.

Community Clinics:

Services for people with Disabilities and Health Related Associations Offer a range of services, including information, referral, support groups, transportation, and equipment.

For additional listings, contact United Way's First Call For Help at 667-3114.

Support Groups

United Way Help Center 667-3114, gathers information and keeps updated lists.  Many support groups are offered by hospitals, or by disease-related organizations such as American Diabetes Association, American Cancer Society, etc. Contact them for groups available.

Home Health Aides - see 'help at home'

Health Insurance - see 'money questions'

Helpful web sites:

www.lapeerregional.org

www.medicare.gov

www.HospiceNet.org

www.alzgmc.org

www.caregiver.org

www.nihseniorhealth.gov



 

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