I live in Orange County, CA. I really want to go for a check up, but I don't have medical insurance of medi-cal. The reason I don't go is because I don't know of a place where it can be done for free or at low cots. Any information will be much appreciated. Thank you.
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Planned parenthood.  Any clinic can refer you to programs that will pay for these services and birth control if needed.
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It pisses me off, I was born in Los Angeles County, I have lived in the US my whole life.  I have no health insurance.  My medication that I need costs over 400 dollars a month.  I went to the medical office.... they might as well just laughed in my face.  I guess it is because I am white.  The system is effed up.
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try like a primacare or something like that\none of those emergency but not an emergency enough to go to the hospital places
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Low-cost insurance availability varies depending on your location.  In most places in the US, Blue Cross/Blue Shield is available with a variety of low-cost options.  Some states also have subsidized insurance programs.  \n\nHere's a link with good info:  http://www.familiesusa.org/resources/tools-for-advocates/other/web-sites-of-consumer-health-assistance-programs-that-help-with-general-health-insurance-problems.html
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I am a veteran that uses the VA regularly.\n\nFor non-emergency problems you must go to a VA Hospital or VA Clinic. Since  it is not life threatening they will either make you an appointment or have you wait until a doctor can see you between appointment.\n\nFor emergency medical reasons (life threatening) like a heart attack etc. you are to go to the nearest Emergency Medical facility (Hospital), civilian or Military. The VA will pay for this care. There is a string attached though.\n\nThe string is: If you have not seen your assigned VA doctor in 2 yrs or more the VA will not pay.
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Have you got any good reasons not to get proper medical care? Please, don't put your health in the hands of an amateur forum. Respect your mind and body. You must consult your doctor. (I am a physician myself and this is the best advice I can possibly give you.)
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Herbalife has a monthly metting in orange county. My weight loss coach is from orange county. For a free consultation check out this website.
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free clinics\nand the health department for communicable diseases\nfree clinical trials for chronic diseases that require treatment and medicine\n\nthere is always something availible. thats why they can cancel the coverage.\n\nTennessee\nAthens\nGood Faith Clinic, Inc.\nMap Location\n\nP.O. Box 1517\nAthens, TN \nPhone #: (423) 745-6575\nDays/Hours: Mon - Fri (9:00-5:00)\n\nBristol\nHealing Hand Health Center, Inc.\nMap Location\n\n210 Memorial Drive\nBristol, TN \nPhone #: (423) 652-0260\nDays/Hours: Call to make an appointment at 10:00 daily. Hours of operations depends on availability of physicians.\n\nClarksville\nGood Samaritan Medical-Dental Ministry\nMap Location\n\n511 Commerce St.\nClarksville, TN \nPhone #: (931) 648-2444\nDays/Hours: Mon-Fri (9:00-12:00)\n\nCleveland\nGood Samaritan Clinic\nMap Location\n\n8th and Walker Street\nCleveland, TN \nPhone #: (423) 478-7448\nKingsport\nFriends In Need Health Center, Inc.\nMap Location\n\n618 Watauga Street\nKingsport, TN \nPhone #: (423) 246-0010\nDays/Hours: Mon-Fri (8:00-5:00)\n\nKnoxville\nInterfaith Health Clinic\nMap Location\n\n315 Gill Avenue\nKnoxville, TN \nPhone #: (865) 546-7300\nDays/Hours: Mon-Fri (8:00-5:00)\n\nMemphis\nChurch Health Center\nMap Location\n\n1210 Peabody Avenue\nMemphis, TN \nPhone #: (901) 272-7170\nDays/Hours: Mon-Thu (5:00-9:00), Fri (7:15-9:00), Sat (8:00-12:00)\n\nNashville\nFaith Family Medical Clinic\nMap Location\n\n326 21 Ave N\nNashville, TN \nPhone #: 615 341 0808\nDays/Hours: Mon/Thu (7:30-5:00), Tue (7:30-7:00). Wed/Fri (7:30-3:30)\n\nShelbyville\nBedford County Free Clinic\nMap Location\n\n203 Kiowa Drive\nShelbyville, TN \nPhone #: 931-684-6772\nHistory\nMajor Supporters\nPartnerships\nMilestones & Achievements\nBoard of Directors\nMedical Advisory Board\nWhere We Work\nUnited States Programs\nInternational Programs\nMicroenterprise Program\nUnite for Sight in the Media\nDonate & Volunteer\n2004 Volunteers of the Year\n2005 Humanitarian Awards\n2005 Volunteers of the Year\nOnline Eye Health Course\nUnite For Sight Brochure\n2004 Annual Report\n2003 Annual Report\nSite for Kids\nSite for Teens\nSite for Parents\nEye Safety Site\n”Explore our\nHealthcare Portal“\nU.S. Free ClinicsU.S. Free Health CoveragePortal de Programas de Cobertura Gratuita de SaludGlobal Eye Clinic ListingAfrica Healthcare ResourcesAnimated Feature: Tour The EyeAnimated Feature: Learn About Your EyesAnimated Feature: Pin The Carrot on the PupilCopyright © 2006 Unite for Sight, Inc. || Privacy Policy || Information Disclaimer\nWeb ser
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I would check with the state you live in. For example my state (NY) has a plan called healthy NY for working people that have no insurance at reasonable rates. Go to your state's website to check.
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I know where your coming from. I am from Delaware and just had the same thing happen to me in the amount of over $12,000.  Have him write a hardship letter to each and every doctor he is getting a bill from.  Have him explain he is uninsured and could they please give some sort of discount.I did. They did lower each bill somwhat, which is better than nothing. I dont understand why they will except less from insurance but will bill the full amount to someone with no insurance at all.  Good Luck.
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U should not be able to pull health info up on the internet. It is too easy to hack into and woulg violate hippa laws. U will have to wait for ur appointment. U can go to the hospital and talk to a patient liason or social worker and request a copy of ur medical record, but u should really wait for the dr.
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Very very hard, not only in Ohio but any state for that matter.  Of course it is always a matter of money, which in your case can become totally out unless you have millions.  Contact Blue Cross/Blue Shield or simiar in Ohio for guidance and more IMPORTANT contact your state Department of Health.  In most states there is a set up that provides "private" health insurance through a pool for people that have conditions not acceptable through the regular companies....of course its expensive.  In most cases they are set up by a pool of health insurance companies.  For example Texas has that set up.
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hello it's a controlled substance u could go to jail for having them WITHOUT a prescription....\n\nmost dr. charge around 70 - 130 dollars for a checkup...\nyou  will be hard pressed to find one that will write a prescription on the first check up but... they are out there just ask around
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In Jacksonville according to the following web page, these site provide  free and low-cost health services to the medically underserved and uninsured.\n\n\nFlorida Baptist Convention Mobile Dental Clinic\n\n1230 Hendricks Avenue\nJacksonville , FL \nDirector: Brenda A. Forlines \n\nHealth Care for the Homeless\n611 E. Adams Street \nJacksonville , FL \nPhone #: (904) 359-0657\nDirector: Bonni Penna, ARNP and Cindy Skiqen, D.M.D.\n\nI.M. Sulzbacker Dental Center for the Homeless\n505 North Main Street\nJacksonville , FL \nDirector: Dr. Cynthia Skigen\n\nYou other choice may be a dental school. Dental school usually charge you for materials and take patient only if your dental problem is something they need to teach.
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Most of the ones I've gone to have a walk-in clinic, especially if it is something urgent. If it's for a birth control prescription, they'll usually see you right away.\nGo check it out. Just remember to make a donation if you can.
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Contact your local or state dental association and and see if there are any dentists who provide free or reduced cost care for low-income, disabled or senior patients.\n\nCall your local health department and ask about health centers that provide dental care for free or on a sliding scale.\n\nYour local United Way may also be aware of such a clinic.  In some areas, you can reach them now by dialing 2-1-1 for "non-emergency information."\n\nGo to a dental school, if there is one near you, for reduced costs.\n\nIf you are a senior citizen, call your local Area Agency on Aging or Office on Aging.  If you can not find a listing in your local phone book on the "County Government" pages (usually marked with blue borders), call toll-free 1-800-677-1116 to find how to contact the Area Agency on Aging serving you.\n\nCheck http://www.toothwoman.net to see if low-cost or free dental services are available near you.\n\nCheck http://bphc.hrsa.gov and choose "Find a Health Center" to see if there is a low-cost clinic near you.\n\nCheck http://www.nfdh.org/DDS.html to see if your state has a "Donated Dental Services" program.  D.D.S. is designed to locate dentists who will give free care to patients who are financially compromised due to medical problems.  This is a process that will take a couple of months to get your information and then arrange for someone to see you.  Not all states have D.D.S. programs.\n\nIf worse comes to worse, check out http://www.prosper.com and see if you can find a funding source.
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I definately agree with you, they should see their physician. But HOLD ON! before you start going against them, you also have to see the medical insurance is very high, and it is NOT going to STOP! it will geek on going higher. The reason I said this is almost HALF of all the people in America does NOT have Health Insurance. Right there, thats serious. Plus they have to pay certain amount just to get a visit to their clinic(If the have insurance) if they DON'T have insurance, they should go to webmd.com. That site is very good. But yes, i do agree with you on shortnessof breath. that is an exception as well as heart related symptoms. Getting some answers here helps them get some feed back on what are some possible causeof their pain. if it was VERY serious (physiologically) then they wouldn't be able to type their question in the first place, instead they would dial 911. But I applaud you for bringing this question(Yes, it is a serious question).