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At the Heart of the Solution

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ABCD Program Brings Dental Care to Pierce County Children in Need
In our communities, there
is a chronic childhood illness that is not only affecting our children’s health but it is also keeping them out of school. The culprit is tooth decay. The solution is as easy as ABCD. Full story »

 

 

 

 

Your Gift Makes a Difference
Chris*, a 22-year-old patient, was diagnosed with cancer.  Although he earned a significant income, he had no health insurance.  Following a series of tests, doctors determined he needed to have surgery within the next month or he would die. Full story »
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Covering the Uninsured

The problem of the uninsured is growing worse. The federal government estimates that nearly 46 million Americans lack coverage of any kind for an entire year. Other research shows that tens of millions more Americans go without health coverage for shorter periods of time.

United Way of Pierce County and area small business owners made strides to make changes locally, taking part in Cover the Uninsured Week, May 1-7, 2006.

To find out more, visit www.covertheuninsured.org or access the documents below.

Guide to Health Insurance for Small Business (PowerPoint)
Guide to Health Insurance Options for Small Businesses (PDF)
Guide to Health Insurance Options for Small Businesses - SEATTLE (PDF)
Seattle Health Insurance Resources (Word)

 

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