Tim

Tim first came here almost three years ago. He was employed through a local staffing company. He was driving a truck for $10 an hour working full time. Since he was employed by a staffing company, there were no benefits – no insurance.

Then, he injured his shoulder at work and lost his job. The shoulder injury required multiple surgeries, and following the final surgery he suffered a heart attack. He has a 20-plus year history of diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure.

He had been covered by his wife’s insurance, but when her hours were cut from 40 hours a week to 20 hours a week, they lost their healthcare insurance. She went on the County Health Plan – a program that provides access to physicians, medications and basic out-patient services. He was unable to access the medications he needed on the County Health Plan and ended up at the clinic.

We were able to access the vital medications he needed to control his diabetes and heart disease through the Prescription Assistance Programs. The Prescription Assistance Programs are a method of obtaining brand name medications for a specific patient from the manufacturer. There is paperwork to be filled out, a prescription is necessary, and a place to ship the medication is needed. The clinic serves this purpose. Connie does all the paperwork and all the follow-up phone calls to provide this service.

As I talked to Tim tonight, he shared with me his blood sugar log for the past couple of months. His blood sugar levels are within normal range. He has lost over 60 pounds and is hoping to go off some of his diabetic medication.

His hope now is to find a job. We have helped him to regain his health, and now he is ready to take on the world again. A success story – one of many.