United Resource Connection has partnered with the United Way to help enhance communication and collaboration between area social service agencies. Each resource page on United Resource Connection prominently displays a link to United Way 2-1-1. United Way 2-1-1 provides free, confidential information and referrals, available 24/7. Dial 2-1-1 to
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Shared by United Resource Connection March 27, 2021
Many new financial resources exist because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and many of the eligibility requirements for existing low-income resources have been expanded to include more people. All the same, over the past year many people have still found it hard to navigate the complexities of the system and connect
Read More Shared by United Resource Connection March 26, 2021
According to a recent report by Governor DeWine, the African American population of Ohio is significantly underrepresented among those vaccinated. According to DeWine, statewide only 5% of those vaccinated are African American. Within Hamilton County this number is 11%, however this does not reflect countywide demographics where African Americans make
Read More Shared by United Resource Connection February 24, 2021
Don’t be surprised (or insulted) if the next prescription your doctor hands you is for nothing but an exercise regimen. Globally, 20% of early deaths are preventable with moderate exercise. And for the first time last year, sitting killed 5.3 million people worldwide, more than smoking. Inactivity is now considered
Read More Shared by United Resource Connection November 6, 2018
The St. Vincent de Paul Charitable Pharmacy provides assistance to low income individuals who don’t have insurance. They provide referrals for a primary physician, and can fill (they say) 90% of all prescription requests, free of charge. They accept clients throughout Hamilton, Clermont, Warren and Butler counties. They can only accept
Read More Shared by United Resource Connection December 13, 2011
Great news for individuals struggling with prescription drug prices with or without prescription drug insurance. Wal-Mart has recently announced that they are now offering over 300 different generics available for $4 per prescription. Only prescriptions filled in person are eligible for the $4 program. The program offers up to a
Read More Shared by United Resource Connection May 3, 2007