Car Seat Assistance Program
May 14, 2008 by Kenneth Carlson, MD
If you need help to purchase a car seat there are several agencies supporting a program to get you a car set at low cost. The program is administered by Safe Kids here in Salem. Our office is not directly involved in the program but do support its efforts to make car seats available to families. This is also an excellent program to check if you are installing it correctly. It is very common for the seat to not be installed in the absolute correct way. For general information check out our page on safety seats. Read more
Salem Hospital Committed to Kids weight management program
March 29, 2008 by Kenneth Carlson, MD
Salem Hospital Committed to Kids is a pediatric weight management program for children ages 7 to 18 years old and their parents. This program is taught by a registered dietitian, exercise instructor and child psychologist and is designed specifically for overweight children
From Salem Health web siteFree Information Session: Tuesday, April 1, 2008 7-8:30 p.m. Ten weekly classes: Tuesdays, April 8 - June 10, 2008 6:30-8:30 p.m.Is your child overweight? Are you unsure what to do? Should you be concerned? Committed to Kids is a pediatric weight management program for children ages 7 to 18 years old and their parents. This program is taught by a registered dietitian, exercise instructor and child psychologist and is designed specifically for overweight children. The classes include a moderate-intensity progressive exercise program, nutrition classes individualized meal plan and behavioral sessions that provide an individualized approach to childhood weight problems in a group setting.
Cost $585. Scholarships available.
Call (503) 561-6954 to register.
Oregon Prescription Drug Program
July 10, 2007 by Kenneth Carlson, MD
If you find yourself with high co-pays or no insurance the following programs may be helpful.
As voted for in recent election the Oregon Prescription Drug Program is getting started. This is a program to create discounts for prescription medications for Oregonians. To learn more and sign up visit the official web site. Their site claims up to 60% discount with best discounts on generics.
Walmart also has a program that offers many commonly prescribed medications at $4. Wal-Mart official page lists medications included in the program. The majority of generic medications that have been on the market for a while.
Free Meds and Solutions is a clearinghouse for many discount prescription programs from drug companies. I know of at least one family that was able to get their medication through this site.
We have not directly evaluated any of these program and are not affiliated with them in any way. Hope you find them helpful for your family.
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