This is a 24-hour poison emergency information center. The Hotline is manned by knowledgeable healthcare staff. The website has information and videos about toxic substances. Please see the website for more information.

24 Hour Poison Hotline: 1.800.222.1222 (V/TTY)

This is a top-rated nursing home center. They offer several care options. Please call 352.463.7101 or visit the website to learn more.

Services:

• Long and short-term rehab care
• Inpatient and outpatient services
• Respite care
• Memory care
• Physical, occupational, and speech therapy
• Dietary services

The Healthy Start Program is a home visiting program. They help mothers through pregnancy and after the baby is born. It is free to pregnant women and infants. Healthy Start helps families with children up to age 3 who are at-risk or need help with their development. They focus on pregnancy, breastfeeding, and newborn care. Please call 877.678.WELL or go to the website to learn more.

This department serves patients who are in difficult financial circumstances. They offer financial help to those who need necessary medical services. They will work with each patient to find sources to fund their care. They will create a payment plan based on the patient's ability to pay. They will also provide medical care at reduced rates or at no cost. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Medicare is a health insurance program. It is for people 65 or older. Certain people under the age of 65 may be eligible. They must meet certain eligibility requirements. This program helps with the cost of health care. It does not cover all medical expenses. Or the cost of long-term care. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Go HERE to locate the Social Security office nearest you.

This office serves the entire family with affordable medical care. They have a discount sliding fee program based on household income and size. They accept most insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid. Same day scheduling is available. Please see the website for more information.

VA offers primary care services for veterans. They assign veterans a health care team that offers a wide range of services. Call or visit the website to learn more.

Health Benefits Hotline: 877.222.8387

This program offers free testing kits. The kits are for HIV or STI testing. The kit options vary based on availability and location. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Children's Medical Services provides care for children with special health care needs and their families. The range of care includes medical, therapeutic and supportive services. The ages covered are birth through 21. Please call
or see website for more info.