AHEC FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER - 612 S. 12th St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-785-2431; family medical clinic, youth counseling, pregnancy clinic, educational program for schools. Fee based in income for Arkansas residents without 
insurance. Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, insurance & private pay.

CARL ALBERT COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER - 506 E. 2nd St., Heavener, OK 74937; 918-653-7718; outpatient mental health, substance abuse, counseling, crisis intervention, & children's services.

CHOCTAW NATION HEALTH CARE CENTER - One Choctaw Way, Talihina, OK; 918-567-7000 or 800-349-7026
providing complete hospital services, including dental & behavioral medicine.  Must have CDIB Indian card from a
federally recognized tribe.  Services free to those who qualify.

CHOCTAW NATION RUBIN WHITE HEALTH CLINIC - 109 Kerr Av., Poteau, OK 74953; 918-649-1100; providing
family medical services & medication. Must hold valid certificate degree of Indian blood.

FAMILY PLANNING CLINIC OF CSCDC - 513 S. 11th St., Van Buren, AR 72956; 479-474-9351; unwed teen pregnancy prevention program, reproductive health clinic, STD testing & prevention offered. Diapers available for small cash donation. Some services free. Fees based on income.

FIANNA HILLS BAPTIST PEDIATRIC CLINIC - 10300 Jenny Lind, Ft. Smith, AR 72908; 479-646-3452; baby formula
for sick babies, pediatric medical clinic. Serving children who do not have insurance, ages birth - 18 yrs., Oct.-May, Thursdays 6 pm - 7 pm. No appointment needed, all services free.  (SPECIAL  NOTE:  as of Fall 2003 this service is no longer available.)

GOOD SAMARITAN CLINIC:  (615 North B Street, Ft. Smith  479-783-0233) - a low-cost medical clinic whose charges are based on household income and family size.  Open 8 a.m. till 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 4:30 till 7 p.m. on Tuesdays.  SCHEDULED TO OPEN SUMMER OF 2003.

KIDS FIRST - 616 S. 17th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72902; 479-785-9091; medical services, physical/occupational/speech therapy, preschool class, day treatment center. Serving disabled children. Fee based on income. To go to their web site click here: www.kids-first.cc

KISTLER TREATMENT CENTER - 3304 S. "M" St., Ft. Smith, AR 479-785-4677; provides physical, occupational, & speech therapy. Serving children of western AR & eastern OK. Fee based on income. To go to their web site click here: www.kistlercenter.org.

NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER - 3202 N. 6th St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-782-1456; providing complete family medical services, prenatal clinic & education, participates in medication assistance programs. If you have no insurance the fee is based on income, but first visit must pay $42.

REDBIRD SMITH HEALTH CENTER OF CHEROKEE NATION - 301 S. J.T. Stites Av., Sallisaw, OK; 918-775-9159; offering full family health care services, including: prenatal, behavioral, nursing services, nutrition, pharmacy, WIC, mammography, lab, transportation, immunizations, serving tribal members of Cherokee Nation. Free for those qualifying. To go to their web site click here: www.rosa.carter@mail.his.gov

RUBIN WHITE HEALTH CLINIC OF CHOCTAW NATION - 109 Kerr Av., Poteau, OK; 918-649-1100; offering full family health care services, including: radiology & dental services.  Serving entire LeFlore county. Must have CDIB Indian card from federally recognized tribe. Services free to those who qualify.

SEQUOYAH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - 213 E. Redwood, Sallisaw, OK 74955; 918-774-1100; family hospital, tobacco prevention, defensive driving, CPR, grief support classes, community wellness group. 

SPARKS COMMUNITY CLINIC - 4700 Kelly Highway, Suite B, Ft. Smith, AR 72904; 479-709-6826; offering complete family medical care, including: family counseling, women's/pregnancy clinic, & participates in medicine programs. Spanish speaking staff, call for appointment, discounted fees if you do not have insurance.

THE OAKS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER- 900 N. Broadway, Poteau, OK 74953; 918-647-3546; substance abuse out-patient treatment service, referrals, fee based on income, if no insurance.

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION HOSPITAL - 1100 N. College, Fayetteville, AR 72730; 800-691-8387 or 501-443-4301; medical services for veterans. To go to their web site click here: www.va.gov\sta\guide

VETERANS MEDICAL CENTER VA HOSPITAL - 4300 W. 7th St., Little Rock, AR 72205; 501-257-1000; medical services for veterans.

WILLIS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC - 101 N. Wheeler, Sallisaw, OK 74955; 918-775-5513; providing prevention resource center, crisis intervention, counseling, outpatient treatment, serving children & adults.

AIDS & HIV HELPLINE - 800-342-2437.

AIDS-HIV RESOURCE CENTER - provides access to current information and treatments; www.healingwell.com/AIDS/.

AIDS CLINICAL TRIALS INFORMATION SERVICE - go to www.hivatis.org.

ALS (AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS) ASSOC. (Lou Gehring's Disease) - provides information for patients, medical professionals, and caregivers;  800-782-4747;  web site address is www.alsa.org.

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ALLERGY, ASTHMA & IMMUNOLOGY INFORMATION LINE - 800-822-2762

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORTHODONTIST - Call: 1-800-787-2444

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY'S CANCER RESPONSE SYSTEM - 800-ACS-2345

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOC.  800-342-2383 or 800-diabetes.  Web site is www.diabetes.org.

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION - 800-AHA-USA-1; to go to their web site click here: www.amhrt.org

AMERICAN HEART ASSOC STROKE CONNECTION - 800-553-6321

AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION - Little Rock, AR; 800-586-4872 or 800-LUNG-USA; information & preventive programs, including "High School Heros". To go to their web site click here: www.lungusa.org

AMERICAN PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION - 800-FOOT-CARE

AMERICAN STROKE ASSOCIATION - call 888-4-Stroke or visit the web site at www.StrokeAssociation.org

AMERICAN STROKE ASSOC - 92 W SUNBRIDGE DR, FAYETTEVILLE AR; 479-442-6540 or 888-478-7653

ARKANSAS DEPT OF HEALTH - Little Rock, AR ; 800-482-5400; call for questions about hospitals and home health agencies.

ARKANSAS DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES - 800-482-5431 or 800-482-1141; for medicaid complaints, claims, questions or coverage.

ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD HOTLINE - 501-296-1802; to register a complaint of care provided in doctor's office & verify licensing & certification.

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION INFORMATION LINE - 800-283-7800

CANCER INFORMATION & COUNSELING SERVICES HELPLINE - 800-525-3777.

CAREGIVERS RESOURCE CONNECTION (by AXA Foundation) - an information site for a broad range of topics relating to caregiver issues;  www.caregiving.org/content/fcrc.html.

CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL (STD) HOTLINE - 800-227-8922

CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM - 877-KIDS-NOW or 877-543-7669; to go to their web site click here:
www.insurekidsnow.gov

CYSTICFIBROSIS FOUNDATION - 800-FIGHT-CF or 800-344-4823; to go to their web site click here: www.cff.org

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE OF LONG TERM CARE - P.O. BOX 8058, Slot 404, Little Rock, AR 
72203, 800-582-4887; enforcing federal & state regulations governing nursing homes & residential care facilities, serving Arkansas residents

DIAL-A-HEARING SCREENING TEST - 800-222-EARS

ENDOMETRIOSIS ASSOCIATION - 800-922-ENDO or 800-992-3636

EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF AMERICA - 800-EFA-1000 or 800-332-1000; to go to their web site click here: www.efa.org

FLU FACTS - a web site that offers a broad range about influenza,  its symptoms, treatment, history, etc.;  go to
flufacts.com.

HEALTH INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA - 800-277-4486

HEAR NOW FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR HEARING AIDS - 800-648-4327

HEARING AID HELPLINE - 800-521-5247

JUVENILE DIABETES FOUNDATION - 800-223-1138; to go to their web site click here: www.jdfcure.com

LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY - provides information on these diseases;  visit their web site at www.leukemia-lymphoma.com or call 800-264-2873.

LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA - 3323 S. M St., Fort Smith, AR; 800-294-8878; offering information and support for Lupus patients & their families. Meetings 6:30 pm Monday, at 3323 S. M St., Ft. Smith. Call for additional information.
To go to their web site click here: www.reynoldscancersupporthouse.org.

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA - 800-833-4672

NATIONAL AIDS, STD & TB CLEARINGHOUSE - 800-458-5231

NATIONAL ASSOC OF HOSPITAL HOSPITALITY HOUSES, INC. - 800-542-9730; providing referrals to houses across America to live in while family member in hospital. To go to their web site click here: www.visit-usa.com//hhh

NATIONAL  CANCER INSTITUTE - 800-4-CANCER or 800-422-6237; cancer information service; to go to their web site click here: www.cancernet.nci.nih.gov

NATIONAL EYE INSTITUTE - provides information on eye diseases and current eye research;  301-496-5248;  web address is
www.nei.nih.gov.

NATIONAL HEAD/BRAIN INJURY FOUNDATION HELPLINE - 800-444-6443

NATIONAL HEADACHE FOUNDATION - 800-843-2256; to go to their web site click here: www.headache.org

NATIONAL HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER - 800-336-4797; this is referral service. To go to their web site click here: www.health.gov/nhic

NATIONAL HEART, LUNG AND BLOOD INSTITUTE'S HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE LINE - 800-575-WELL or
800-575-9355.

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ARTHRITIS & MUSCULAR SKELETAL SKIN DISEASE - an information resource for these various diseases, including Lupus (301-496-8190).

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH - 800-421-4211

NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION - 800-969-6642

NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMERS SELF-HELP CLEARINGHOUSE - 800-553-4539

NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR RARE DISORDERS - 800-999-NORD or 800-999-6673; to go to their web site click here: www.nord-rdb.com/-orphan

NATIONAL PARKINSON FOUNDATION - provides an extensive list of patient and caregiver resources;  800-327-4545;
web address is www.parkinson.org.

NATIONAL POISON CONTROL CENTER HOTLINE - 800-222-1222; informational service on poison, chemical  &
drugs/medication (illegal, perscription, & non-perscription). Services are free.

NATIONAL STROKE ASSOCIATION - provides comprehensive information on stroke symptoms and listings of resources for caregivers and stroke survivors;  800-787-6537;  web address is www.stroke.org.

OFFICE OF MINORITY RESOURCES (HEALTH) - works to eliminate disparities in health between different racial and ethnic populations;  800-444-6472;  web address is www.omhrc.gov.

OKLAHOMA STATE DEPT. HEALTH - 1000 N.E. 10th St., Okla City, OK 73117-1299; 405-271-5600; contact for the location nearest you. To go to their web site click here: www.health.state.ok.us

PARKINSON'S DISEASE FOUNDATION - 800-457-6676

PMS ACCESS - 800-222-4PMS

POISON CONTROL HOTLINE OF OKLAHOMA - 800-764-7661

PREVENT BLINDNESS AMERICA - provides information on community and patient services, programs and research;
800-331-2020;  web address is www.preventblindness.org.

RAZORBACK CHAPTER MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOC. - 4943 Old Greenwood Rd. #3, Ft. Smith, AR;
479-646-0022; Free MDA clinic offering diagnostic & followup care, support groups, summer camp, community education, serving all ages in 24 counties of Ark. & OK. To go to their web site click here: www.mdausa.org

REACH OUT HOTLINE - 800-522-9054; 24 hour hotline for info on substance abuse & mental health conceernes. Call for the location of your local Oklahoma Mental Health Center.

RENAL DISEASE HELPLINE - 800-472-8664; serves as a clearinghouse for renal related organizations & resource for
patients & their families.

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE HELPLINE - 800-227-8922; providing a friendly listener who will give referrals
to support services and health education.

SLEEP DISORDERS - for info go to www.sleepcenters.org.

SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME (SIDS) ALLIANCE - 800-221-7437

TEENS T.A.P. HELPLINE - 800-234-TEEN; offers youth counseling on AIDS, operates 4pm - 8 pm, Mon - Fri..

US CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL HOTLINE - 800-344-7432, 24 hr phone

UNITED CEREBRAL PALSEY ASSOCIATION - 800-872-5827. To go to their web site click here: www.ucpa.org

VISION USA - 800-766-4466; free eye exam for low income working families without eye care insurance.  Can sometimes provide eye glasses free or reduced. To go to their web site click here: www.aoa.org/visionusa/form.asp

Y-ME NATIONAL BREAST CANCER ORGANIZATION HOTLINE - 800-221-2141. To go to their web site click here: www.y-me.org

ALZHEIMER'S ASSOC. OF WESTERN ARK. - 320 N. Greenwood, Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-783-2022; providing information & support for families and caregivers of  Alzheimers patients. Group meetings in Fort Smith, Alma & Mena. Call for times & locations of meetings. To go to their web site click here: www.alzokar.org

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY - P.O. Box 2605, Ft. Smith, AR 72902 or P.O. Box 2199, Alma, AR; 800-ACS-2345; support groups, wigs, educational resources, referrals to financial & housing services. All services are free.  CANCER INFORMATION & COUNSELING SERVICES HOTLINE - 800-525-3777; To go to their web site click here: www.cancer.org

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOC.  800-342-2383;

AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATIONS - Little Rock, AR; 800-586-4872; information & preventive programs, including "High School Heros".

LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA - 3323 S. M St., Fort Smith, AR; 800-294-8878; offering information and support for Lupus patients & their families. Meetings 6:30 pm Monday, at 3323 S. M St., Ft. Smith. Call for additional information.
To go to their web site click here: www.reynoldscancersupporthouse.org.

MARCH OF DIMES - 4034 Rogers Av., Ft. Smith, AR 72903; 479-785-4408; providing programs & information on prenatal education & birth defects. Video library, serving individuals, businesses, organizations.

NATIONAL ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION - 800-283-7800; providing  free information on the latest medication & therapy.

NATIONAL CANCER INFORMATION SERVICE; 800-422-6237;  Services are free.

NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY - 800-344-4867; provides information & services to patients & their families. Services are free.

RAZORBACK CHAPTER MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOC. - 4943 Old Greenwood Rd. #3, Ft. Smith, AR;
479-646-0022; Free MDA clinic offering diagnostic & followup care, support groups, summer camp, community education, serving all ages in 24 counties of Ark. & OK. To go to their web site click here: www.mdausa.org

AHEC FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER - 612 S. 12th St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-785-2431; family medical clinic, youth counseling, pregnancy clinic, educational program for schools. Fee based in income for Arkansas residents without 
insurance. Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, insurance & private pay.

AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION - Little Rock, AR; 800-586-4872 or 800-LUNG-USA; information & preventive programs, including "High School Heros". To go to their web site click here: www.lungusa.org

BEVERLY ENTERPRISES - Fort Smith, AR; 479-484-8650; providing nutrition experts to provide discussions & info.

CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL (STD) HOTLINE - 800-227-8922

CRAWFORD COUNTY HEALTH UNIT - 2040 Chestnut, Van Buren, AR 72956; 479-474-6391; immunizations,
family planning, nutrition information, TB screenings, maternity clinic, WIC program. Serving families of Crawford county. Most services free, some services have small fee.

FITNESS GUIDANCE - a web site that has information on how individuals,  particularly the elderly, can become involved with
programs and services that encourage personal fitness;  visit the web site at www.icaa.cc (please note:  from the Home Page click on the link "Welcome Back to Fitness" -- the Home Page has a section that asks for a member number and password but this is not necessary to access the fitness information).

FRANKLIN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT - 111 W. Spring St., Ozark, AR; 479-667-2555; nutrition, WIC, cancer
treatments, hearing tests, immunizations, family planning, medical information.

KISMIF - 5400 Euper Ln., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-782-6326 or 479-782-0211; weight reduction group meeting.

LEFLORE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT - 1212 Reynolds, Poteau, OK 74953; 918-647-8601; family planning, immunizations, chronic disease, WIC, women's screenings, child guidance, parenting, prenatal care, child early ntervention, and Eldercare. Serving low income, fee based on income.

LOGAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPT OF BOONEVILLE - 461 E. 5th St., Booneville, AR; 479-675-2593; nutrition, hearing tsts, cancer treatment, immunization, family medical, WIC, pregnancy & breast health program.

LOGAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPT OF PARIS - 102 E. Academy, Paris, AR 72855; 479-963-6126; nutrition, healing tests, cancer treatment, immunization, family medical, WIC, pregnancy & breast health program.

OKLAHOMA STATE DEPT. HEALTH - 1000 N.E. 10th St., Okla City, OK 73117-1299; 405-271-5600; contact for the location nearest you. To go to their web site click here: www.health.state.ok.us

OKLAHOMA STATE DEPT. HEALTH - 1212 Reynolds, Poteau, OK; 918-647-8601; immunizations, family planning, guidance center, Eldercare, WIC, early childhood intervention, cancer detection, serving entire LeFlore county. Some services free, some services based on income.

SCOTT COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. - 440 Featherstone, Waldron, AR; 479-637-2165; nutrition, hearing tests, immunizations, family planning, communicable diseases, WIC, cancer detection, women's clinic, services free.

SEBASTIAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. - 3112 S. 70th St., Ft. Smith, AR;  479-452-8600; nutrition, hearing tests, cancer detection, immunizations, family planning, communicable diseases, WIC, free safety inspection of heat/air conditioning equipment. Some services free, fees based on income.

SEQUOYAH COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. - 612 N. Oak, Sallisaw, OK 74955; 918-775-6201; family planning, WIC, child guidance, public health, Eldercare, STD tests, immunizations, Children First program. Most services free, family planning & child guidance have fee based on income.

SEQUOYAH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - 213 E. Redwood, Sallisaw, OK 74955; 918-774-1100; family hospital, community wellness group. 

TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) - 479-646-1137; a group weight loss program. Call for times & locations of meetings.

US CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL HOTLINE - 800-344-7432, 24 hr phone

WAL-MART - 2212 Fayetteville Rd., Van Buren, AR 72956; 479-474-5051; free fluoride vitamins for one year, for children with prescription from doctor or dentist.

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE WEB SITE - an online resource for comprehensive information about Alzheimer's Disease:  go to
www.alzheimersdisease.com .

ARKANSAS DEPT. REHABILITATION SERVICE FOR BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED - 616 Garrison, Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-782-4555; providing financial & medical help for children/youth with visual disability.

ARKANSAS FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL CARE - P.O. Box 180001, Fort Smith, AR 72215; 800-272-5528 ext 3 or 479-649-8501; Monitoring quality of care provided to Medicare patients. Call to request newsletters or outreach materials.

ARKANSAS HEALTH CARE ACCESS FOUNDATION, INC. - P.O. Box 56248, Little Rock, AR 72215; 501-221-3033 or 800-950-8233; Free non-emergency medical, dental, lab & prescription  services.  Serving uninsured, low income
Arkansas resident or resident alien. To go to their web site click here: www.aristotle.net/~ahcaf

ARKANSAS PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION - an excellent resource for information on prostate cancer;  contact can be made by calling 1-800-338-1383 or by www.arprostatecancer.org.

ARKIDS FIRST - toll free 888-474-8275 or 479-484-5550 ext 6468; free medical insurance for low income Arkansas
children. Apply at DHS or call for enrollment assistance. A local representative for Crawford and Sebastian Counties may be contacted at 479-314-1602.  To go to their web site click here: www.arkidsfirst.com

ASSISTANCE FOR KIDNEY PATIENTS:
    National Kidney Foundation of Arkansas - 501-664-4343
    American Association of Kidney patients - 800-749-2257
    Web Site  -  www.kidneydirection.com

BUREAU OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE - the government agency that supports "Health Centers" which are a major component of  America's health care safety net, the Nation's "system" of providing health care to low-income and other vulnerable populations; Health Centers care for people regardless of their ability to pay and whether or not they have health insurance;  they provide primary and preventive health care, as well as services such as transportation and translation; many Health Centers also offer dental, mental health and substance abuse care;  visit their web site at bphc.hrsa.gov.

CAN (CORPORATE ANGEL NETWORK) - a nationwide public charity that arranges free passage for cancer patients to treatment centers using empty seats on corporate jets;  call 914-328-1313 or visit the web site at www.CorpAngelNetwork.org.

CHEMOTHERAPY INFORMATION - there is now a web site that provides educational and support information about chemotherapy and its associated side effects;  this web site is chemotherapy.com.

CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM - 877-KIDS-NOW or 877-543-7669; to go to their web site click here:
www.insurekidsnow.gov

CHILDRENS MEDICAL SERVICES OF ARKANSAS - P.O. Box 1437, Little Rock, Ar 72203; 800-482-5850 ext 22277
provides medical care & follow-up on chronic illness & disability for children & youth under age 18 with special health care needs. Must meet diagnostic & financial guidelines. Apply at local DHS office, services are free.  To go to their web site click here: www.medicaid.state.ar.us

CHILDREN'S MEDICAL SERVICES OF CRAWFORD COUNTY - 704 Cloverleaf Ci, Van Buren, AR; 479-471-8318;
provides medical care & follow-up on chronic illness & disability for children & youth under age 18 with special health care needs. Must meet diagnostic & financial guidelines. Apply at local DHS office, services are free.  To go to their web site click here: www.medicaid.state.ar.us

CHILDREN'S MEDICAL SERVICES OF SEBASTIAN COUNTY - 616 Garrison Av., Ft. Smith, AR 72902; 479-782-4555 or 800-482-5964; provides medical care & follow-up on chronic illness & disability for children & youth under age 18 with special health care needs. Must meet diagnostic & financial guidelines. Apply at local DHS office, services are free.  To go to their web site click here: www.medicaid.state.ar.us

CHILDREN'S ORGAN TRANSPLANT ASSOCIATION - a national charity that works with families who have members in need of transplants and the local community in raising funds needed for the transplant;  for more info call 800-366-2682.

CHOICE HEALTHCARE - 888-442-3390; providing most durable medical equipment: wheelchairs, beds, diabetic shoes & more. No charges for ANY Medicare patient in western Ark & eastern OK., no income guidelines apply.

COALITION FOR TOBACCO EDUCATION & PREVENTION - a sponsored program of St. Edward Mercy Medical Center whose mission is to improve the health of people by reducing the burden of tobacco using the methods of prevention, education and advocacy; for more information call 479-314-5707 or e-mail ASummers@ftsm.mercy.net.

CORPORATE ANGEL NETWORK (CAN) - a nationwide public charity that arranges free passage for cancer patients to treatment centers using empty seats on corporate jets;  call 914-328-1313 or visit the web site at www.CorpAngelNetwork.org.

FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP - 479-783-2247; support group for those suffering from Fibromyalgia. Call for times and locations of meetings.

FORT SMITH FIGHTS AIDS - P.O. Box 3552, Ft. Smith, Ar 72913; 800-523-4330 ir 479-452-1616; offering medical or financial help, testing, & housing assistance  to people with HIV. Income guidelines apply. To go to their web site click here: www.fortsmithfightsaids.org

GOOD SAMARITAN CLINIC:  (615 North B Street, Ft. Smith  479-783-0233) - a low-cost medical clinic whose charges are based on household income and family size.  Open 8 a.m. till 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 4:30 till 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. 

HEALTHFINDER - a government web site that provides information on consumer health issues;  go to www.healthfinder.gov.

KIDNEY PATIENTS ASSISTANCE:
    National Kidney Foundation of Arkansas - 501-664-4343
    American Association of Kidney patients - 800-749-2257
    Web Site  -  www.kidneydirection.com

LOGAN COUNTY DAY SERVICE CENTER - 1234 E. Main St., Booneville, AR; 479-675-3770; special instruction, speech & physical therapy, transportation, serving adults & children age 6 wk - 5 yrs. Serving several Arkansas counties.

MEDICAID - 616 Garrison Ave., Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-782-4555; medical assistance &  transportation for eligible adults and children. Providing services for very low income.

MEDICARE CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER - 800-MED-ICARE; providing information on all Medicare/Medicaid services.  To go to their web site click here: www.medicare.gov

MEN'S HEALTH NETWORK - a non-profit organization of doctors and health professionals dedicated to men's health issues;  for more information visit their web site at www.menshealthnetwork.org.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOSPITAL HOSPITALITY HOUSES - maintains lists of available housing near every medical center designed for the treatment of children 18 years and younger;  call 1-800-542-9730 or visit their web site at www.NAHHH.org.  Those near the Childrens Hospital in Little Rock are Ronald McDonald House (501-374-1956) and Harrison House (501-663-5107).

NATIONAL HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER - 800-336-4797; this is referral service. To go to their web site click here: www.health.gov/nhic

NEEDY MEDS - a comprehensive web site that includes a vast amount of information on how people can get assistance on obtaining prescription medications that they cannot afford (this is the best single source of information for prescription help that is available);  click here to go to their web site:  www.needymeds.com.

ORGAN DONATIONS - go to www.organdonor.gov.

PEACHTREE HOSPICE - a physician directed program that compassionately addresses the medical, spiritual, emotional and social needs of the terminally ill and their families; located at 4300 Rogers Ave., Ste. 33, Ft. Smith (479-494-0100) and at 215 Dewey, Poteau, OK (918-647-7008).

OKLAHOMA DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES IN-HOME SUPPORTS WAIVER PROGRAM - Serving Sequoyah County at 800-522-1075 & serving LeFlore county at 800-522-1086. Providing in-home support servies for developmentally disabled children ages 6-17 and adults ages 18 & older. To go to their web site click here: www.okdhs.org

REYNOLDS, DON W., CANCER SUPPORT HOUSE - 3324 S. "M" St., Ft. Smith, AR; 800-262-9917 or 479-782-6302; providing referrals, educational programs, support groups, emotional support for cancer survivors & families. To go to their web site click here. www.reynoldscancersupporthouse.org

RIVER VALLEY TOBACCO-FREE COALITION - provides education on the dangers of tobacco use and second-hand smoke and cessation materials;  for more info contact Mona Clemons, Project Coordinator, 2321 Rogers Ave.,  Ft. Smith  AR  72901 or call 479-782-3260 (fax is 479-782-3686) or e-mail to rvtfc@cox-internet.com.

SOONER CARE - 1611 S. Kerr Blvd., Sallisaw, OK; 800-270-0805 or 918-775-4464; providing free medical insurance for Sequoyah county Oklahoma children. To go to their web site click here: www.okdhs.org

SOONER CARE - 511 S. Harper, Poteau, OK; 918-649-2300 or 800-493-7960; providing free medical insurance for LeFlore county Oklahoma children. To go to their web site click here: www.salvationarmy.org

SENIORS HEALTH INSURANCE & INFORMATION PROGRAM - 800-224-6330; insurance counseling, Medicare supplemental insurance companies & policies. Free service for Arkansas residents.

SOS (SINGLE PARENT OUTREACH SERVICES) - provides free services to single working parents; services include oil & filter changes, haircuts, financial counseling,  mammograms, interview skills, tax preparation, tutoring, eye exams, dental exams, well-baby exams & gyn. exams  (for more info call  479-441-9767).

WILLIS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC - 101 N. Wheeler, Sallisaw, OK 74955; 918-775-5513; providing prevention resource center, crisis intervention, counseling, outpatient treatment, serving children & adults.


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