Patient Resource Directory The Lupus Foundation of America – Texas Gulf Coast Chapter does not endorse any of the programs or organizations published herein, but

present them for your information and convenience. We oppose self-diagnosis and self-treatment. We urge all that read this publication to

discuss any concerns they may have about diagnosis and/or treatment with their physician.

INFORMATION, DIRECTORIES, & GOVERNMENT RESOURCES ……………………………………………………………………………… 2

MEDICAL COST & PRESCRIPTION DRUG ASSISTANCE …… ……..……………………………………………………………………………… 3-4

TRANSPORTATION ………………...………………….…………..…………….……………………………………………………………………………… 4

FREE/LOW-COST COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINICS

City of Houston ………………………………………………………………………………………. 5-7 Austin County ………………………………………………………………………………………. 7 Brazoria County ………………………………………………………………………………………. 7 Brazos County ………………………………………………………………………………………. 7-8 Burleson County ………………………………………………………………………………………. 8 Cameron County ………………………………………………………………………………………. 8 Chambers County ………………………………………………………………………………………. 8 Colorado County ………………………………………………………………………………………. 8 Fayette County ………………………………………………………………………………………. 8 Fort Bend County ………………………………………………………………………………………. 8 Galveston County ………………………………………………………………………………………. 8 Grimes County ………………………………………………………………………………………. 8 Hardin County ………………………………………………………………………………………. 8 Harris County ………………………………………………………………………………………. 9 Jasper County ………………………………………………………………………………………. 9 Jefferson County ………………………………………………………………………………………. 9 Kleberg County ………………………………………………………………………………………. 9 Lavaca County ………………………………………………………………………………………. 9 Lee County ………………………………………………………………………………………. 9 Leon County ………………………………………………………………………………………. 9 Madison County ………………………………………………………………………………………. 9 Matagorda County ………………………………………………………………………………………. 9 Montgomery County ………………………………………………………………………………………. 9 Nacogdoches County ………………………………………………………………………………………. 9-10 Nueces County ………………………………………………………………………………………. 10 Orange County ………………………………………………………………………………………. 10 Robertson County ………………………………………………………………………………………. 10 San Patricio County ………………………………………………………………………………………. 10 Victoria County ………………………………………………………………………………………. 10 Waller County ………………………………………………………………………………………. 10 Willacy County ………………………………………………………………………………………. 10

CHAPTER INFORMATION & SERVICES …… ……..……………………………………………………………………………………….……………… 11

Compiled by: The Lupus Foundation of America – Texas Gulf Coast Chapter, Inc.

3701 Kirby Drive, Suite 700 ~ Houston, Texas 77098

November 2014

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INFO, DIRECTORIES, & GOVERNMENT RESOURCES

2-1-1 TEXAS

www.211texas.org

Dial 2-1-1 to find information about resources in your local community. Website includes: health services, housing & shelter,

employment help, food assistance, aging & disability, veterans assistance, child care & education, & more.

HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETPLACE

www.healthcare.gov

Or call: 1-800-318-2596

The official site of the ACA Health Insurance Marketplace. Learn what the Affordable Care Act covers, see your health insurance

choices, enroll with a plan, and qualify for tax credits according to your needs.

TEXAS HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION

www.yourtexasbenefits.hssc.state.tx.us

Or call: 2-1-1

Get more information about & apply for programs such as: Medicaid, CHIP, Lone Star Cards (SNAP & TANF), Medicare savings, long-

term care, and more.

MEDICARE

www.medicare.gov

Or call: 1-800-MEDICARE

SOCIAL SECURITY SSI BENEFITS

www.ssa.gov/disabilityssi/

Houston Office: 1-800-772-1213

Beaumont Office: 1-866-613-2864

Corpus Christi: 1-866-613-2859

TEXCARE CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM

http://chipmedicaid.org/en/Apply-Now

Or call: 1-800-647-6558

TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS

www.tachc.org

Or call: (512) 329-5959

Information about and listings of free/low-cost community health clinics throughout Texas. Search by zip code or county to find

the nearest clinic to your location.

TDHCA HELP FOR TEXANS

www/tdhca.state.tx.us/texans.htm

Or call: 1-800-525-0657

Information and resources for: rental assistance, Section 8 vouchers, emergency/homeless services, buying a home, utility bill

assistance, home repair, & more.

TEXAS DEPT. OF ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES

www.dars.state.tx.us

Or call: 1-800-628-5115

RX ASSIST

www.rxassist.org

A current & comprehensive directory of Patient Assistance Programs on the web.

NEEDHELPPAYINGBILLS.COM

Online index of information and resources for free, low-cost, and community assistance programs.

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MEDICAL COST & PRESCRIPTION DRUG ASSISTANCE

NACo PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT CARE PROGRAM

Toll Free Number: 888-407-6226, ext. 221

Participating counties: Aransas, Austin, Brazos, Calhoun, Fort Bend, Grimes, Harris, Houston, Jackson, Jasper, Kleberg, Lavaca,

Leon, Liberty, Madison, Refugio

COUNTY INDIGENT HEALTH CARE PROGRAM

http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/cihcp/

Or call: (512) 776-7796

Program to ensure that eligible Texas residents, who do not qualify for other state or federal health care assistance programs,

receive the health care and services they need.

HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM

www.harrishealth.org/en/patients/access-care/

Or call: (713) 566-6509

Harris County ONLY. Sliding-scale financial assistance for Harris County Health System clinics and hospitals.

RX OUTREACH

www.rxoutreach.org

Or call: 1-800-769-3880

Affordable medication options for people in need.

PARTNERSHIP FOR PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE

www.pparx.org

Helps qualifying patients without prescription drug coverage get the medicines they need.

NEEDYMEDS

www.needymeds.org

Or call: 1-800-503-6897

Information and access to prescription assistance programs, clinic listings, coupons & rebates, diagnosis-specific information, and

government programs.

THE HEALTHWELL FOUNDATION

www.healthwellfoundation.org

Or call: 1-800-675-8416

Provides financial assistance to eligible individuals to cover coinsurance, copayments, health care premiums, and deductibles for

certain medicines and therapies.

PATIENT ADVOCATE FOUNDATION

www.patientadvocate.org

Or call: 1-800-532-5274

DISPENSARY OF HOPE

www.dispensaryofhope.org

Or call: 1-888-428-HOPE

Locations in Alvin & Beaumont.

FAMILYWIZE

www.familywize.org

Or call: 1-800-222-2818

A United Way partner, this organization distributes free prescription drug savings cards.

PHARMACY CHECKER

www.pharmacychecker.com

Compare prices among reputable online pharmacies.

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VISION USA

www.aoafoundation.org/vision-usa/

Or call: 1-800-766-4466

Free eye exams to low-income individuals.

CHRONIC DISEASE FUND

www.gooddaysfromcdf.org/patients

Or call: 1-877-YOUR-CDF

Assistance program for qualifying patients.

TRANSPORTATION

TXDSHS MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM

www.dshs.state.tx.us/cshcn/mtp.shtm

Houston/Beaumont: 1-855-687-4786

Everywhere else: 1-877-MED-TRIP

HOUSTON METROLIFT & TRANSIT AUTHORITY

www.ridemetro.org/services/lift.aspx

For information: 713-225-0119

For booking: 713-225-6716

For discounted fares: 713-739-6968

USA HEALTH CARE GUIDE

http://www.usahealthcareguide.com/o/find-a-non-emergency-medical-transport-van-in-tx.html

Search by zip code or city to find non-emergency medical transportation services.

FORT BEND COUNTY “NEW FREEDOM” TRANSPORTATION

http://www.fortbendcountytx.gov/index.aspx?page=315

For information: 866-751-TRIP

Low-cost shared ride bus services for people with disabilities who live in the rural areas of Fort Bend County.

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FREE/LOW-COST COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINICS

CITY OF HOUSTON Downtown Area

San Jose Clinic 301 Hamilton, 77002 (713) 228-9411

Medical & dental care; specialists available on certain days of the week.

FQHC-El Centro de Corazon – Rusk Clinic 2505 Garrow, 77003 (713) 227-5160

FQHC-Healthcare for the Homeless-Houston 2505 Fannin, 77002 (713) 739-7752

Calls on medications/chronic cases.

Sally’s House 1717 Congress, 77002 (713) 224-7261

Compass 1212 Prairie, 77002 (713) 229-8319

Star of Hope – Men 1811 Ruiz Street, 77002 (713) 227-7827

Star of Hope – Women and Children 419 Dowling, 77003-2211 (713) 222-2220

Greater Third Ward

HCHD-Martin Luther King 3601 North MacGregor Way, 77004 (713) 873-4700

Salvation Army – Family 1603 McGowen, 77004-1116 (713) 650-6530

South Central Houston CHC – Riverside 3315 Delano Street, 77004 (713) 831-9663

Both basic dental care and medical check-ups are offered. Extractions, exams, and dental cleanings for children .

Midtown/Neartown

FQHCLA-Good Neighbor Health Care Center 277 West Gray, 77019 (713) 529-3597

FQHCLA-Montrose Clinic 215 Westheimer, 77006 (713) 830-3000

Open Saturday, Sunday, & Monday.

Legacy Community Health Services 1415 California Street, 77006 (832) 548-5000

Legacy Community Health Services 3311 Richmond Ave. Suite 230, 77098 (713) 926-1849

Medical Center/Museum District

Baylor Clinic 6620 Main Street, 77030 (713) 798-1000

El Jardin Pediatrics BTGH – 5th Floor-1504, Taub Loop, 77030 (713) 873-5437

University of Texas Health Services – Houston 7000 Fannin #1620, 77030 (713) 500-3248

Only pediatrics are served at this site.

Central Southwest

FQHC-HCHD Healthcare for the Homeless Program 2525 Holly Hall, 77054 (713) 566-6515

Star of Hope Transitional Living Center 6801 Ardmore, 77054 (713) 440-5350

Southwest/Sharpstown

HCHD-People’s 6630 Moss Street, 77074-5004 (713) 272-2600

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Neighborhood Health Center 8150-C Southwest Freeway, 77074 (713) 981-1605

Hope Clinic (Asian American Health Coalition) 5855 Sovereign Drive, 77036 (713) 773-0803

Asian American Health Coalition 7001 Corporate Dr. Suite 120, 77036 (713) 773-0803

Assistance with acute and chronic problems. Some free services available.

St. Hope Foundation, Inc. 6200 Savoy Dr., Suite 540, 77036 (713) 778-1300

Texas Children’s Pediatric Association-Gulfton 5900 Chimney Rock, Suite Y, 77081 (713) 661-2951

The Americas Clinic 6441 Hillcroft, Suite 200, 77081 (713) 995-5700

Legacy Community Health Services – Southwest 6441 High Star, 77074 (713) 779-6400

Legacy Community Health Services – Baker-Ripley 6500 Rookin St., 77074 (713) 351-7350

South/Sunnyside

El Centro de Corazon – Sunnyside 9314 Cullen Blvd., 77051 (832) 494-1760

Central Care Health Center 8610 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., 77033 (713) 734-4580

Salvation Army – Men’s 2407 North Main, 77033 (713) 224-2875

South Side

Cullen Pediatric & Adolescent Health Center 5737 Cullen Suite 200, 77021 (713) 440-6539

Southeast

El Centro de Corazon – Dunn Clinic 7635 Canal St., 77012 (713) 660-1880

Holy Family Clinic (Immaculate Heart of Mary) 7539 Avenue K – Building B, 77012

East End

FQHC-El Centro de Corazon – Eastwood Clinic 412 Telephone Road, 77023 (713) 926-6229

Basic check-ups, physicals, and other medical care is offered to those seeking assistance. Will extend hours as need arises.

Second Ward

FQHC-El Centro de Corazon 5001 Navigation, 77011 (713) 926-1849

El Centro de Corazon – Magnolia Clinic 7037 Capitol St., 77011 (832) 494-1610

Ripley House Pediatrics 4410 Navigation #278, 77011 (713) 873-4700

Children, teens, infants, and students are the primary beneficiaries.

Near East

FQHCLA-Denver Harbor 403 Hahlo Street, 77020 (713) 674-3326

Northeast Community Health Clinic 4514 Lyons Avenue, 77020 (713) 331-2560

Legacy Community Health Services – Lyons 5602 Lyons Avenue, 77020 (713) 671-3041

Northeast

HCHD-Settegast 9105 North Wayside Drive, 77028-1030 (713) 633-2020

Primary healthcare is available, including family planning and an on-site pharmacy.

Near North

HCHD-Casa de Amigos 1615 North Main Street, 77009-8525 (713) 222-2272

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HCHD-Thomas Street 2015 Thomas Street, 77009 (713) 873-4000

Insurance, both private and public, is accepted.

The Heights

K.I.N.D.E.R. Rx Clinic 303 Jackson Hill Drive, 77007 (281) 200-9123

Good Neighbor Healthcare Center 190 Heights Blvd., 77007 (713) 529-3597

Houston Area Community Services 2150 W. 18th St. Suite 300, 77008 (713) 426-0027

Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center 2118 Washington, 77007-6137 (713) 869-3551

Basic mental health, rehabilitation, and referrals.

Harmony House 602 Girard, 77007 (713) 223-8104

Casa Juan Diego 4818 Rose, 77007-5338 (713) 880-3513

Health education and referrals, exams, and information on government medical programs

North

Good Neighbor Healthcare Center – North 8504 Schuller, 77093 (713) 387-7171

Airline Children’s Clinic 5808 Airline Dr., 77076 (713) 695-5026

Students and infants can receive immunizations and other care.

Far North/Aldine

HCHD-Aldine 4755 Aldine Mail Route, 77039-5934 (281) 985-7600

North Side/Northwest

HCHD-Northwest 1100 West 34th Street, 77018-6206 (713) 861-3939

Programs including: women’s care, a pharmacy, school physicals, and much more are administered.

MotherLand Health Clinique, Inc. 4040 Yale Street, 77018 (713) 290-0001

Jackson Hinds Gardens 607 Thornton Road, 77018 (713) 694-4100

HCHD-Acres Homes 818 Ringold Street, 77088-6368 (281) 448-6391

Healthcare is offered on an ability-to-pay basis.

Westview

Spring Branch Community Health Center 1615 Hillendahl Suite 100, 77055 (713) 462-6565

Can provide obstetrics, specialty referral, X-rays, and more.

Pitner Medical Clinic 8575 Pitner Rd., 77080

AUSTIN COUNTY WIC Specialty Site 800 Wendt Street, Bellville 77418 (979) 865-9717

BRAZORIA COUNTY

Stephen F. Austin Community Health Center 1111 W. Adoue St., Alvin 77511 (281) 924-1480

Medications may be available for life-threatening conditions.

Freeport Community Health Center 905 N. Gulf Blvd., Freeport 77541 (979) 239-1633

BRAZOS COUNTY

HealthPoint Bryan/College Station 3370 S. Texas Ave., Suite B, Bryan 77802 (979) 595-1700

Mary Lake Dental 624 Mary Lake, Bryan 77801 (979) 846-2500

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HealthPoint Memorial 1301 Memorial Dr., Bryan 77802 (979) 595-1700

Brazos Valley Community Action Agency 1500 University Drive E., College Station 77840 (979) 846-1100

ABC Women, Children, & Family Clinic 1651 Rock Prairie, Ste. 102, College Station 77845 (979) 693-7400

BURLESON COUNTY Caldwell Community Health Center 302 W. Highway 21, Caldwell 77836 (979) 567-3287

HealthPoint Caldwell 1103 Woodson Drive, Caldwell 77836 (979) 567-7080

Burleson Community Health Clinic 600 Memory Lane, Somerville 77879 (979) 596-1441

CAMERON COUNTY

Brownsville Community Health Center 191 E. Price Road, Brownsville 78521 (956) 548-7400

Several sites around the community offer pharmacy, dental care, lab work, radiology, and more.

Su Clinica – Brownsville 105 E. Alton Gloor Blvd., Brownsville 78526 (956) 831-8338

Su Clinica Familiar 1706 Treasure Hills Blvd., Harlingen 78550 (956) 365-6000

CHAMBERS COUNTY

Chambers CHC: Bayside Clinic 621 S. Ross Sterling, Anahuac 77514 (409) 267-4126

West Chambers Medical Center 9825 Eagle Dr., Mont Belvieu 77580 (281) 576-0670

COLORADO COUNTY

WIC Specialty Site 520 Washington St., Columbus 78934 (979) 732-6635

WIC Specialty Site 700 McCarty, Eagle Lake 77434 (979) 234-2066

WIC Specialty Site – FUMC 301 W. St. Charles, Weimar 78962 (979) 732-8755

FAYETTE COUNTY Tejas Health Care 753 E. Travis St., La Grange 78945 (979) 968-2000

WIC Clinic – Fayette County 275 Ellinger Rd., La Grange 78945 (979) 968-6391

FORT BEND COUNTY Missouri City Center 307 Texas Pkwy., Suite 100, Missouri City 77489 (281) 969-1800

Fort Bend Family Health Center (AccessHealth) 400 Austin St., Richmond 77469 (281) 342-4530

FQHC-Ft. Bend Family Health Center-New Hope Clinic 10435 Greenough, Ste. 300, Stafford 77477 (281) 261-0182

St. Hope Sugar Land Community Health Center 13020 S. Dairy Ashford, Ste. 100, Sugar Land 77478 (281) 277-8571

GALVESTON COUNTY Coastal Health & Wellness 4700 Broadway #F100, Galveston 77551 (409) 938-2234

Coastal Health & Wellness 9850-C Emmett F. Lowry Expy., Texas City 77591 (409) 309-0255

GRIMES COUNTY Grimes County Community Health Center 1905 Dove Crossing, Ste. C, Navasota 77868 (936) 825-0000

HARDIN COUNTY

Gulf Coast Health Center 710 Hwy. 327 E., Silsbee 77656 (877) 983-1161

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HARRIS COUNTY CHD – Baytown Health Center 1602 Garth Road, Baytown 77520 (281) 427-6757

Legacy Community Health Services 4301 Garth Road, Ste. 400, Baytown 77521 (281) 420-8400

Breath of Life Children’s Center 21715 Kingsland Blvd. #103, Katy 77450 (281) 398-7353

Christ Clinic Memorial Lutheran Church 5810 3rd Street, Katy 77493 (281) 391-0171

WIC Specialty Site 1260 Pin Oak Road, Katy 77494 (281) 391-4168

FQHCLA-Pasadena Community Health Center 524 Pasadena Blvd., Ste. 1001, Pasadena 77506 (713) 554-1091

Pasadena Health Center 908 Southmore #100, Pasadena 77502 (713) 554-1091

Lone Star Family Health Center 440 Rayford Rd., Ste. 150, Spring 77386 (936) 539-4004

TOMAGWA 13414 Medical Center, Tomball 77375 (281) 357-0747

JASPER COUNTY Gulf Coast Health Center 103 W. Gibson, Ste. 110, Jasper 75951 (877) 983-1161

JEFFERSON COUNTY Legacy Community Health Services 4450 Highland Ave., Beaumont 77705 (409) 242-2525

Legacy Community Health Services 3030 North St., Ste. 31, Beaumont 77702 (409) 242-2577

Gulf Coast Health Center 2548 Memorial Blvd., Port Arthur 77640 (877) 983-1161

Gulf Coast Health Center – West Side 601B W. Rev. Dr. Ransom Howard, Pt Arthur 77640 (877) 983-1161

KLEBERG COUNTY Community Action Health Center 415 South Sixth, Kingsville 78363 (361) 592-3237

LAVACA COUNTY Hallettsville WIC 318 La Grange, Hallettsville 77964 (361) 798-4371

LEE COUNTY WIC Clinic 164 W. Austin, Giddings 78942 (979) 542-1651

LEON COUNTY Leon County Community Health Center 607 Lassater, Box 1184, Centerville 75833 (903) 536-3687

MADISON COUNTY

HealthPoint Madisonville 100 West Cross St., Ste. A, Madisonville 77864 (936) 348-3418

MATAGORDA COUNTY Matagorda Episcopal Health Outreach Program 101 Avenue F North, Bay City 77414 (979) 245-2008

MONTGOMERY COUNTY Lone Star Community Health Center 605 S. Conroe Medical Dr., Conroe 77304 (936) 539-4004

St. Hope Conroe Community Health Center 1414 S. Frazier, Ste. 105, Conroe 77301 (936) 441-2440

NACOGDOCHES COUNTY East Texas Community Health Services 1401 S. University Dr., Nacogdoches 75963 (936) 560-5413

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Eastside Community Clinic – Medical Facility 1309 S. University Dr., Nacogdoches 75961 (936) 560-5668

Eastside Community Clinic – Dental Facility 1210 Douglass Rd., Nacogdoches 75964 (936) 560-5668

NUECES COUNTY

Amistad Community Health & Dental Clinic 1533 S. Brownlee, Corpus Christi 78469 (361) 884-2242

ORANGE COUNTY Gulf Coast Health Center 1301 W. Park Ave., Ste. C, Orange 77630 (877) 983-1161

ROBERTSON COUNTY HealthPoint Franklin 808 W. Highway 79, Franklin 77856 (979) 828-4540

Robertson County Community Health Center 1002 W. Brown St., Hearne 77859 (979) 279-9165

Hearne Community Health Center 709 Barton St., Hearne 77859 (979) 279-3451

SAN PATRICIO COUNTY Community Action School-Based Health Center 502 E. San Patricio Ave., Mathis 78368 (361) 547-4121

Community Action Health Center 612 E. Sinton, Sinton 78387 (361) 364-4486

VICTORIA COUNTY Victoria Community Health Center 2805 Navarro St., Victoria 77901 (361) 576-2110

WALLER COUNTY Brookshire Center Mobile Health Clinic 531 FM 359 S., Brookshire 77423 (281) 822-4235

HealthPoint Hempstead 215 FM 1488 RD, Hempstead 77445 (979) 826-8200

Owen Franklin Health Center FM 1098, Box 994, Prairie View 77446 (936) 261-1440

WILLACY COUNTY

Su Clinica Familiar 131 FM 3168, Raymondville 78580 (956) 689-2196

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The Lupus Foundation of America – Texas Gulf Coast Chapter, Inc.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT The Lupus Foundation of America is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all people affect by lupus through

programs of research, education, and advocacy.

ABOUT THE CHAPTER Organized in 1984 by lupus patients, physicians, family members, and friends, the Texas Gulf Coast Chapter is a 501(c)3

public benefit corporation. Our service area consists of 49 counties in the southern Texas Gulf Coast region. The Chapter

raises funds to provide patient services, education, public awareness, and to support research.

CHAPTER SERVICES

Information & Referral Line - A direct line is provided for patients, families, and friends to receive lay counseling and

information about lupus and chapter support services and programs.

Free Brochures & Literature - Brochures and articles are available to individuals who want to be educated on symptoms, treatments, and management of lupus. Educational Programs - Seminars, workshops, and lectures are presented quarterly by professionals on topics pertaining to lupus. Free New Patient Orientations - The Chapter has new patient orientation packets for newly diagnosed lupus patients and their families. Support Groups - Monthly meetings are arranged where patients can discuss methods of coping and receive new insights into living with a chronic illness. Physician & Professional Referrals - A Physician Referral List of board-certified rheumatologists and specialists is maintained for lupus patients as well as helpful agencies and community resources. E-Blast Newsletter and Magazine - The national magazine Lupus Now is published three times a year and the chapter newsletter in published quarterly. They contain current research and treatments, lupus stories, and helpful information on how to self-manage living with lupus. Patient Assistance Program - This program assists lupus patients with medical financial needs not covered by personal, community, or government resources. Public Awareness & Community Outreach - Local media are kept informed of lupus facts and current issues. Educational materials are disbursed at health fairs and community centers. Speakers Bureau - Professional speakers are available to address community groups and health care professionals. Website: LupusTexas.org - The chapter website provides lupus facts, information about programs and events, and helpful links.

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