I received this from Kristen and thought it might be of use to some of us! This is an awesome program. I have also downloaded to the "Files" on the left side menu a list of IBD meds covered.

 

The Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA) bus is returning to Southern California.  See below for dates in your area.  The PPA offers prescription assistance for individuals with all income backgrounds and several Crohn's & colitis drugs are covered. For a list of IBD drugs covered by PPA, please see the attached.

 

  

 CLIMB ABOARD…

Need help getting the medicines your doctor prescribes?

If you are uninsured and financially struggling, you may qualify for programs that provide free or nearly free prescription medicines.

There is a fast and convenient way to see if you may qualify…

The Partnership for Prescription Assistance "Help Is Here Express!"

November 30, 2008 San Jose 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Cathedral of Faith 2315 Canoas Garden Avenue	December 1, 2008 San Jose 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Indian Health Center 1333 Meridian Ave.   San Francisco 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Arriba Juntos 1850 Mission Street	December 2, 2008 Oakland 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Asian Health Services 389 9th Street   Oakland 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Native American Health Center 2950 International Blvd.
December 3, 2008 San Francisco 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. State Office Building/Office of Fiona Ma 455 Golden Gate Ave.   Fremont 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tri-City Health Center - Liberty Clinic 39500 Liberty Street	December 4, 2008 Fresno 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Blue Sky Wellness Center 1617 East Saginaw	December 5, 2008 Bakersfield 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Mental Health Department at Kern Linkage 2525 N. Chester Avenue   Bakersfield 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Mental Health Department at Green Frog Market 3715 Columbus Street
December 6, 2008 Pasadena 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. La Pintoresca Park E. Washington Blvd.   Los Angeles 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. West Angeles Cathedral 3600 Crenshaw Blvd.	December 7, 2008 Baldwin Park 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Teri G. Muse Family Center 14305 Morgan Street East Los Angeles 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. AltaMed 3945 Whittier Blvd.	December 8, 2008 Compton 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. The Compton Clinic 2115 N. Wilmington Ave.   San Pedro 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Harbor Community  Pediatric Center 731 South Beacon St .
December 9, 2008 El Monte 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Jack Crippen Senior Center 3120 N. Tyler Ave.   South El Monte 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tzu Chi Community Center 10414 Vacco St .	December 10, 2008 Inglewood 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Inglewood City Hall One Manchester Blvd.   Los Angeles 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Immanuel Presbyterian Church 3300 Wilshire Blvd.	December 11, 2008 Pasadena 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Lake Avenue Church 393 N. Lake Ave.   La Habra 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Friends of Children Health Center 501 S. Idaho Street
December 12, 2008 South El Monte 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Greater El Monte Hospital 1701 Santa Anita Ave.   Los Angeles 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. St. John's Well Child & Family Center 5701 S. Hoover St .	December 13, 2008 Perris 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Eagles Wings Community Outreach Center & Perris Family Care Center 308 San Jacinto Ave.   San Bernardino 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Court Street Square 201 North E. Street – City Parking Lot Corner of Court and E Streets	December 14, 2008 Torrance 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Cathay Bank 3782 Lomita Blvd

This event is FREE and open to the public.

The "Help is Here Express" is equipped with computer terminals and mobile phones so people can find out if they may be eligible for help getting their prescription medicines.

Specialists will be aboard to make sure your application process is quick and easy.

For more information, please contact Cherri Spriggs-Hernandez at (916) 448-4234

Be sure to know the medicines you take when you visit the bus.

  

  Sponsored by America's Pharmaceutical Research Companies

Along with patient advocacy, healthcare providers and community groups