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Doctors and Hospitals
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The American College of Rheumatology is an organization of and for physicians, health professionals, and scientists that advances rheumatology through programs of education, research, advocacy and practice support that foster excellence in the care of people with arthritis and rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.
Find a Dermatologist
The American Academy of Dermatology is the largest, most influential and most representative of all dermatologic associations. With a membership of over 16,000, it represents virtually all practicing dermatologists in the United States. The Academy is committed to excellence in patient care, medical and public education, research, professionalism and member service and support.
Mayo Clinic Hospital
Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit medical practice dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of virtually every type of complex illness. Mayo Clinic staff members work together to meet your needs. You will see as many doctors, specialists and other health care professionals as needed to provide comprehensive diagnosis, understandable answers and effective treatment.
Phoenix Children's Hospital
Phoenix Children's Hospital has provided hope, healing, and the best healthcare for children and families since it was born 25 years ago. Today, Phoenix Children's is one of the ten largest children's hospitals in the country and provides specialty and sub-specialty inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care to patients throughout Arizona and other Southwestern states.
Patient Assistance Funds
Patient Assistance Fund One resource members of the LFA, AZ Chapter have is help during financially difficult times. We understand that unanticipated situations arise, so if you need assistance paying for a lupus-related medical expense, please download the following rules and regulations that apply along with the application. .
Patient Assistance Rules - Feb09
Patient Assistance Fund Applicaton - June09
Catherine Lamphier Scholarship Fund
The Catherine Lamphier Scholarship Fund (CLSF) has been established by the Arizona Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. (LFA, Arizona Chapter) for the purpose of aiding students who have been diagnosed with lupus. Scholarships are awarded in the amount of $1,000. once per year. If you are interested in applying or think you may qualify for this scholarship, please download the application here.
Arizona and Nevada Support Groups
Social Support Group
Physicians for Patients is an online version of a social support group for those living with lupus, their families, and their supporters. The forum is physician moderated and allows the users to interact with each other; as well as, with our physician specialist (at no cost). The physician moderator is Dr. Joe Shanahan. He is a graduate of Brown University -completing his specialty training in rheumatology at Duke University School of Medicine, where he still remains as faculty. Dr. Shanahan is present on the forum to help answer questions and encourage discussion.
Blog for Lupus
Blog for Lupus. Cyclist Geoff Thomas is living with lupus in Australia. He was diagnosed with cutaneous lupus in 2003 after cycling across Australia. But the sun didn't affect him, though stress did. However, he wasn't suffering like millions with SLE lupus. So he cycled 9018 miles around America to raise awareness for lupus, while representing The Lupus Foundation of America and The Alliance for Lupus Research. He's now writing about his journey and is passionate about raising awareness for lupus worldwide. Please contact or email Geoff to tell you lupus story from anywhere in the world. "For everyone with lupus around the world despite our color, race, religion or where we live - we're all in this together."
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Pharmacy Assistance Programs
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance brings together America's pharmaceutical companies, doctors, other health care providers, patient advocacy organizations and community groups to help qualifying patients who lack prescription coverage get the medicines they need through the public or private program that's right for them. Many will get them free or nearly free.
Together Rx
A FREE prescription-savings card for eligible residents of the United States and Puerto Rico who have no prescription drug coverage. A public service program created and sponsored by a group of some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies.
RXAssist - Patient Assistance Center
RxAssist offers a comprehensive database of these patient assistance programs, as well as practical tools, news, and articles so that health care professionals and patients can find the information they need.
RxHope
RxHope is the only patient assistance Internet initiative financially supported by PhRMA (Pharmaceutical and Research Manufacturers of America) and participating pharmaceutical companies.
NeedyMeds.com
NeedyMeds provides information for people who need help with the cost of medicine and other health care expenses.
Wal-Mart Prescriptions
Wal-Mart Pharmacies offer $4 prescriptions for a 30-day supply of 300 generic drugs. Follow the links to the Pharmacy and the $4 Prescription program for additional information.
AARP State-by-State, Plan-by-Plan List of Pharmacy Assistance Programs
Healthcare Connect
Individual Company Patient Assistance Programs
Abbott Patient Assistance Program
The Abbott Patient Assistance Program (PAP) provides Abbott medications, at no cost, to patients in financial need.
AstraZeneca Patient Assistance Program
Provides information about AstraZeneca's assistance programs.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Patient Assistance Programs
This website provides information about the Bristol-Myers Squibb Patient Assistance Foundation and other programs that provide access to BMS products to eligible individuals.
Bridge to Access (GlaxoSmithKline)
GlaxoSmithKline’s patient assistance program for non-oncology medicines, provides GSK prescription medicines to eligible low-income patients without prescription drug benefits.
Genentech Patient Access Programs
Patient assistance support is for those eligible patients in the United States who do not have insurance coverage or who cannot afford their out-of-pocket co-pay costs.
Lilly Direct Patient Assistance Programs
Eli Lilly and Company index of all company programs to assist patients with prescription drug costs.
MerkHelps
Merk & Company provides its medicines and adult vaccines for free or at discounts to people who do not have prescription drug or health insurance coverage and who, without our assistance, cannot afford their Merck medicine and vaccines.
Novartis Patient Assistance Program
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation's Patient Assistance Program (PAP) provides assistance to patients experiencing financial hardship who have no third party insurance coverage for their medicines.
Ortho-McNeil, Inc. Patient Assistance Program
Ortho-McNeil provides assistance to patients who, because of financial burden and lack of prescription drug coverage, may have difficulty paying for their treatment.
Pfizer Patient Assistance
An index of patient assistance programs offered by Pfizer, Inc.
Roche U.S. Pharmaceuticals Assistance Program
Roche program providing company drugs, free, to patients who lack prescription coverage and the means to pay for the medications they need.
Schering-Plough Patient Assistance Programs
Schering-Plough assists patients in securing drug reimbursement as well as providing lifesaving drugs at no cost to people with low incomes through our patient assistance programs.
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
The Wyeth Pharmaceutical Assistance Foundation strives to ensure that eligible patients receive medications at no cost and in a timely manner. The company website includes information about eligibility requirements and a downloadable application form that must be completed by the patient and physician.
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