New Health Well Foundation Fund Assists Underinsured Patients Suffering from Diabetic Foot Ulcers

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Published on Friday, 05 February 2016 08:32

Copay Assistance Offers Financial Relief to Help Patients Access Immediate Care

GAITHERSBURG, Md. - February 2, 2016 - The HealthWell Foundation®, an independent non-profit that provides a financial lifeline for inadequately insured Americans, launched a new fund to assist patients with diabetic foot ulcers. Through the fund, HealthWell will provide up to $1,500 in copayment assistance for diabetic foot ulcer treatments to eligible patients who are insured and have annual household incomes up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Level.

According to the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), a diabetic foot ulcer is an open sore or wound that occurs in approximately 15% of the 29.1 million patients in the United States with diabetes and is commonly located on the bottom of the foot. Of those who develop a foot ulcer, six percent will be hospitalized due to infection or other ulcer-related complication. Between 14-24% of diabetes patients with foot ulcers will require an amputation.

 "If an ulcer is noticed, patients should seek care from a podiatrist immediately," says James Christina, DPM, APMA Executive Director and CEO. "Prompt treatment will help reduce the risk of infection and amputation, and improve function and quality of life. More importantly, people with diabetes should see a podiatrist for regular preventive care to help prevent development of ulcerations."

"Adhering to foot ulcer treatments is key for these patients," says Krista Zodet, HealthWell Foundation President. "Thanks to the generosity of our donors, our Diabetic Foot Ulcers Fund will allow patients to start or continue treatments while alleviating some of the financial stress they face in managing their condition."

To determine eligibility and apply for financial assistance, visit HealthWell's Diabetic Foot Ulcers Fund page. To learn how you can support this or other HealthWell programs, visit HealthWellFoundation.org.

About the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)

The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) is the nation's leading professional organization for today's podiatrists. Doctors of Podiatric Medicine (DPMs) are qualified by their education, training, and experience to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and structures of the leg. APMA has 53 state component locations across the United States and its territories, with a membership of more than 12,500 podiatrists. All practicing APMA members are licensed by the state in which they practice podiatric medicine. For more information, visit www.apma.org.

About the HealthWell Foundation

A nationally recognized, independent non-profit organization founded in 2003, the HealthWell Foundation has served as a safety net for more than 225,000 underinsured patients by providing access to life-changing medical treatments they otherwise would not be able to afford.

HealthWell provides financial assistance to adults and children facing medical hardship resulting from gaps in their insurance that cause out-of-pocket medical expenses to escalate rapidly. HealthWell assists with the treatment-related cost-sharing obligations of these patients. For more information, visit www.HealthWellFoundation.org.

National Wear Red Day

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Published on Tuesday, 02 February 2016 16:43

Let's unite to prevent heart disease and stroke.

Get tips on how you can get involved. Go to 

GoRedForWomen.org/WearRedDay.

What is Go Red For Women?

Go Read For Women started more than 10 years ago because the American Heart Association learned that more women were dying from heart disease than men. Now we're the world's largest network of women fighting to protect ourselves from the dangers of heart disease and stroke. And we're making a difference!

Heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year - more than all cancers combined. But we can change that because 80 percent of cardiac events can be prevented with education and lifestyle changes. Join us and be a part of the movement that is making a difference in the health of women in your community.

Cancer Prevention Month

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Published on Tuesday, 02 February 2016 16:17

February is Cancer Prevention Month

February is National Cancer Prevention Month and the American Institute for Cancer Research is launching its Cancer Prevention: Together We Can campaign to show Americans how they and their families can lower cancer risk.

Through Cancer Prevention: Together We Can, we are offering you simple tools and information to turn AICR's recommendations into everyday habits for cancer prevention.

Our free CAN PREVENT Action Planner is a great way to get started. Our Action Planner has daily cancer prevention tips/guidelines to help you move more and eat smarter.

Download your free planner and take your first steps to lowering your risk for cancer!

To truly embody the nature of the "Together We Can" message, we're asking you to help spread the word that almost 50% of the most common cancers can be prevented through everyday choices like what you eat and how much you move.

Learn more here.

Scholarships Available to Power Up to the Summit 2016

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Published on Tuesday, 02 February 2016 16:00

Power Up to the Summit 2016 is actually two conferences in one! The Missouri Assistive Technology Conference and Expo AND the Missouri Statewide Independent Living Council have teamed up to provide you one exciting and informative event.

Power Up to The Summit

April 17019, 2016

Saint Charles Convention Center

Saint Charles, Missouri

Through the generosity of the Missouri Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities and AT for Missourians, Missouri Assistive Technology is pleased to offer scholarships to attend Power Up to the Summit at the Saint Charles Convention Center in Saint Charles, Missouri, April 17, 18 and 19.

A limited number of scholarships are available to individuals with disabilities and/or family members of people with disabilities who benefit from assistive technology. All selected applicants must be able to attend all sessions on Monday, April 18 and Tuesday, April 19th.

To request an application or to receive more information, please contact David Baker or via phone at 800-647-8557.