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Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, William C. Richardson, Robert K. Ross, and John W. Rowe A Tale Of Two Cities Health Affairs, March/April 2005; 24(2): 313-315. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Reprints & Permissions]

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Thank You For Providing Information

Johnnie Lewis   ( 24 March 2005 )

Thank You For Providing Information 24 March 2005
Johnnie Lewis, Executive Director/Founder S.I.S.T.E.R Send comment to journal: Re: Thank You For Providing Information FHoward519{at}aol.com Johnnie Lewis	In Oakland, California, I run a facility for women who have substance abuse, mental health, and emotional health issues. I am having a VERY difficult time getting them seen and given the proper medications because they do not have and are not entitled to health benefits. They are homeless and broke when they walk through our doors. The greatest needs are mental health care (depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress syndrome) and dental care. I have had to find $300 out of my own pocket to pay for medication that was needed! It is almost impossible to get help for their mental health issues unless they are completely psychotic. I am constantly looking for streams of money to address this issue. Anyway, thanks for allowing me to vent.