Healthcare ServicesEyeCare America’s Senior Program helps seniors aged 65 and older protect their vision. It connects them with local, volunteer eye doctors. They can get a free eye exam and follow-up care for up to one year. Follow-up care is for any condition found during the initial eye exam. Visit the website to learn more.
People who are disabled due to injury or disease may qualify for an assistance dog. These highly trained dogs are able to assist with many tasks. There are 4 types of assistance dogs:
This program educates the public about sexual health, STDs and other topics of interest.
Provide resources and information that is reliable, science-based, and stigma-free.
Call or visit website for more information.
Email: info@ashasexualhealth.org
SHINE volunteers help Seniors with health insurance questions. They provide free information and unbiased counseling. Get Help with questions about: Medicare, Medicare supplements, Medicaid, Prescription assistance, Long-term care insurance, and Medicare fraud. Meet with a SHINE volunteer at area counseling sites or by telephone. We can do home visits for those who are housebound.
Please see the website for more information.
VA offers care for spinal cord injury to its members. Please call for more information.
Toll Free:1.800.308.8387
This group offers a support network. It is for those who are overcoming heart or stroke challenges. The network covers a variety of topics. People can share experiences and wisdom with others on the same path. You can learn how to make your experience smoother. You can also learn how to make it easier to manage. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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This agency provides hospice care. Hospice provides medical care and emotional, social, and spiritual support for patients and their families for end-of-life care.
Hospice staff provides care in places such as hospitals and nursing homes. They also provide care at home. Most people choose to receive their hospice care at home. The primary goal of hospice care is pain management and to provide patients comfort and dignity in their final days.
Tidewell has Hospice Houses in Manatee County. Patients can stay there and get care 24 hours a day. Please see the website for more information and locations.
The UF Health Breast Center provides compassionate care. And personalized options for patients and their families. The medical team is dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of breast diseases. The team works to streamline care for those diagnosed with breast cancer. As well as for those who are at high rick for breast cancer. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Out mission is to provide no-cost medical services and prescription medication to the uninsured and working poor of Charlotte County. Appointments are required. Walk-ins will be seen based on availability. Please call to make an appointment or for more information.
The VBA Clinic Pharmacy Hours:
Wednesdays - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The VBA Health Clinic Hours:
Monday through Friday - 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The Satellite Pharmacy Hours:
Wednesday and Thursday - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday - 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
