Ask a Nurse offered at Pacific County Public Health and Human Services Department - Long Beach
Helps answer health related questions via email or phone.
Public Health Nurse available to answer health questions via phone. Health questions can be asked by calling the Health Department directly and requesting to speak to a Public Health Nurse.
Medical Clinic offered at Sea Mar Community Health Center Lakewood
Primary Care Medical Clinic serving low income patients and uninsured individuals as well as insured, specializing in prevention health, maternity, and management of chronic disease.
Primary Care Medical Clinic serving low income patients and uninsured individuals as well as insured, specializing in prevention health, maternity, and management of chronic disease.
Services can include:
- family medicine,
- obstetrics,
- internal medicine,
- adolescent care,
- acute care,
- geriatrics,
- physical exams,
- family planning,
- in-house laboratory services.
Health Education can include individual and group education programs that cover:
- diabetes and asthma self-management education;
- high blood pressure;
- cholesterol;
- smoking cessation;
- basic weight management;
- HIV pre- and post-test counseling;
- Sexually Transmitted Infections information and more.
Also offers a Nurse Advice Line available 24 hours daily.
Communicable Disease Recorded Line offered by Public Health in Seattle & King County's Communicable Disease, Epidemiology and Immunization
Recorded Disease Hotline provides information to the public about specific diseases that are currently affecting the Northwest, as well as general communicable disease information. Hotline also provides information about immunizations.
Recorded Disease Hotline provides information to the public about specific diseases that are currently affecting the Northwest, as well as general communicable disease information.
Hotline also provides information about immunizations.
Medical Information Line offered at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Provides answers to questions about disease outbreaks affecting areas of the U.S, including COVID-19. Provides information on disasters as well as emergency preparedness.
Provides answers to questions about disease outbreaks affecting areas of the U. S. , including information about COVID-19.
Provides information on disasters as well as emergency preparedness.
Nurse Navigator & Healthline offered by EvergreenHealth at Evergreen Hospital Medical Center
Operates a 24 hours daily consulting nurse hotline that provides home care information and can help callers determine if they need urgent or emergency care.
Operates a 24 hours daily consulting nurse hotline that provides home care information and can help callers determine if they need urgent or emergency care.
Hotline also provides physician referrals.
Mesothelioma Information and Services offered byMesothelioma Prognosis Network
Offers specialized information and referral services, resource navigation assistance, and online support groups. Provides limited financial assistance to people with mesothelioma.
Offers specialized information and referral services, resource navigation assistance, and online support groups. Provides limited financial assistance to people with mesothelioma. Also assists veterans get VA Disability Compensation for asbestos-related illnesses.
Nurse Navigation Program offered at City of Spokane Fire Department
The Nurse Navigation Program gets you to the right level of care, which may or may not include transportation to a hospital emergency department. 911 calls with non-emergency injuries or illnesses may be transferred to a Nurse Navigator who can assess your symptoms and refer you to the most appropriate medical care. This care could include referral to a local clinic or urgent care.
Provides City of Spokane residents with a variety of options for quickly reaching the appropriate level of medical care when calling 911. Based on the description of your symptoms, you may be transferred to a Nurse Navigator who will work with you to determine an appropriate path for treatment and assist in coordinating that care.
Managed Plan Member Services offered by Community Health Plan of Washington
Member Services provides information about doctors and other medical services available to members. Nurses line answers health related questions and can help set up a doctor's appointment after hours.
Member Services Line
- Helps members locate primary care doctors and pharmacies in their area that are covered by their managed care plan.
- Helps members change to a different primary care doctor within the Community Health Plan of Washington network.
- Explains what services are covered under a member's plan.
- Lists what prescriptions are covered under a member's plan.
- Offers information about disease management support and education services.
- Helps members file a grievance or an appeal against a doctor or decision made by the managed care plan.
- Replaces a lost or stolen ID card.
Nurses Line
- Answers health-related questions.
- Can help reach a doctor after-hours or set up an urgent care appointment.
Seniors EyeCare Program offered at EyeCare America
Provides referrals to free eye exams to adults, 65 and older, who have not had an exam in three years. Volunteer ophthalmologists accept Medicare and/or other insurance as payment in full. No fees for clients who are not covered.
Provides information and referral for medical eye care to older adults nationwide.
Promotes annual, dilated eye exams.
Raises awareness about age-related eye disease, including cataracts.
Provides free eye care educational materials and facilitates access to eye care.
People eligible for a referral through the program receive a comprehensive, medical eye exam and up to one year of care at no out-of-pocket cost for any disease diagnosed during the initial exam.
Traumatic Brain Injury Information Line offered by Washington 211
Connects those experiencing Traumatic Brain Injuries (and their support networks and communities) to the services and resources they need. Someone with a TBI has symptoms resulting from a sudden jolt, blow, or bump to the head or neck.
Connects those experiencing traumatic brain injuries (and their support networks and communities) to the services and resources they need. Includes information about government benefits, medical needs, support groups, as well as employment and education supports.
Provides information about doctors and other medical services available to members. Nurses line answers health related questions and can help set up a doctor's appointment after hours.
Molina Healthcare provides support services for individuals enrolled in Apple Health (Medicaid) managed care plans.
Services include:
· Locating in-network health care providers and pharmacies
· Changing primary care providers (PCP) within the Molina network
· Understanding covered services and prescription benefits
· Managing chronic conditions through care coordination, case management, and educational resources
· Help members file a grievance or an appeal if they are unhappy with a service or decision.
· Replacing lost or stolen insurance cards
Drug-Affected Infant Hotline offered at Pediatric Interim Care Center
Operates a 24-hour hotline that can answer questions on caring for a drug-affected or drug-addicted infant up to age two.
Operates a 24-hour hotline open to the community for questions on how to care for a drug-affected or drug-addicted infant. Hotline also answers questions on how to make a referral for a baby who will be born affected by or addicted to drugs.
Managed Plan Member Services offered at Coordinated Care
Member Services provides information about doctors and other medical services available to members. Nurses line answers health related questions and can help set up a doctor's appointment after hours.
Member Services Line
- Helps members locate primary care doctors and pharmacies in their area that are covered by their managed care plan.
- Helps members change to a different primary care doctor within the Coordinated Care network or Ambetter from Coordinated Care.
- Explains what services are covered under a member's plan.
- Lists what prescriptions are covered under a member's plan.
- Offers information about disease management support and education services.
- Helps members file a grievance or an appeal against a doctor or decision made by the managed care plan.
- Replaces a lost or stolen ID card.
Nurses Line
- Answers health-related questions.
- Can help reach a doctor after-hours or set up an urgent care appointment.
Health Information Referral Service offered by National Health Information Center
Maintains an online directory of more than 1,600 health-related organizations that can provide health information. They include Federal and State government agencies, voluntary and professional associations, and universities.
The National Health Information Center (NHIC) is a health information referral service. NHIC links consumers and health professionals who have health questions to organizations best able to provide reliable health information. NHIC maintains a comprehensive online directory of health-related organizations that can provide health information. They include Federal and State government agencies, voluntary and professional associations, and universities.
Educational Activities/Helpline offered by Arthritis Foundation's Great West Region
Provides public and professional arthritis education programs and materials. Helpline offers statewide prevention and control information, physician referral services, and arthritis materials and resources.
Helpline offers arthritis prevention and control information as well as referrals to physicians.
Provides public and professional arthritis education programs and materials.
Minimal collection of materials in Spanish.
Support Groups/Education offered by Lupus Foundation of America's Pacific Northwest Chapter
Operates the Lupus Line where callers receive support, information and literature for lupus. Facilitates support group meetings for individuals with lupus.
Maintains and provides resources, supportive service connections, and information and literature about lupus.
Maintains a directory of doctors in Washington and Oregon that specialize in treating lupus.
Facilitates a virtual support group of people with lupus in Seattle and an in-person support group for people with lupus in Tacoma.
Support group participants share experiences, give support, and receive information and resources.
Hosts an annual in-person educational event known as the “Lupus & You Empowerment Conference”
Helpline offered by Alzheimer’s Association Washington State Chapter in Seattle
Provides information about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Offers emotional support. Makes referrals to social, legal and health care resources. Offers general information about legal, financial and care decisions, as well as treatment options.
Provides information, education and support regarding Alzheimer's disease and related dementias to callers.
Referrals and connections are made to social, legal and health care resources.
Offers general information about legal, financial and care decisions, as well as treatment options.
Care Consultation available to provide guidance and assist in identifying action steps.
Health Information Library offered at Providence Regional Medical Center - Colby Campus
Medical library resources available online.
The Health Information Library offers free information on virtually any health care topic. Over 1,100 categories of health information may be accessed 24 hours a day online.
Provides information about doctors and other medical services available to members. Nurses line answers health related questions and can help set up a doctor's appointment after hours.
Member Services Line
- Helps members locate primary care doctors and pharmacies in their area that are covered by their managed care plan.
- Helps members change to a different primary care doctor within the Wellpoint network.
- Explains what services are covered under a member's plan.
- Lists what prescriptions are covered under a member's plan.
- Offers information about disease management support and education services.
- Helps members file a grievance or an appeal against a doctor or decision made by the managed care plan.
- Replaces a lost or stolen ID card.
Nurses Line
- Answers health-related questions.
- Can help reach a doctor after-hours or set up an urgent care appointment.
HIV/STD Program offered at Snohomish County Health Department
Provides information regarding HIV/STD/Viral Hepatitis transmission, referral to services, HIV antibody testing and counseling.
Provides information regarding HIV/STD transmission, referral to services, HIV antibody counseling and testing (anonymous and confidential), individual and group support for HIV positive individuals, educational presentations to high risk populations.
MS Navigator offered by National Multiple Sclerosis Society's Greater Northwest Chapter
Provides navigation help to people living with multiple sclerosis and their families. Coordinates social, economic and community resources to enhance the access to quality of care and supports available to people with MS.
Provides a comprehensive assessment of individuals facing multiple challenges and assists in coordinating social, economic and community resources related to their health status, emotional well-being or financial situation, including helping them navigate:
- Social Security benefits
- Health insurance
- Legal situations
- Employment situations
- Peer led emotional support groups(including for caregivers)
Referrals to community resources such as:
- Healthcare providers
- Mental health counselors
- Durable medical equipment suppliers
- Independent living services
- Home care
- Financial resources
Provides educational programs about MS in collaboration with healthcare professionals with expertise in MS.
Healthcare provider outreach.
Supports research for the cause, cure and treatment of MS.
Provides information and webinars on a variety of MS related topics. Webinars are available on Facebook, and the Society's You Tube Channel.
Provides information by phone, e-mail and chat regarding any multiple sclerosis-related topic.
Answers questions about MS, current research and treatments, neurological referrals, community resource referrals, Social Security disability benefits, in-home care and more.
Managed Plan Member Services offered at United Healthcare
Member Services provides information about doctors and other medical services available to members. Nurses line answers health related questions and can help set up a doctor's appointment after hours.
Member Services Line
- Helps members locate primary care doctors and pharmacies in their area that are covered by their managed care plan.
- Helps members change to a different primary care doctor within the United Healthcare network.
- Explains what services are covered under a member's plan.
- Lists what prescriptions are covered under a member's plan.
- Offers information about disease management support and education services.
- Helps members file a grievance or an appeal against a doctor or decision made by the managed care plan.
- Replaces a lost or stolen ID card.
Nurses Line
- Answers health-related questions.
- Can help reach a doctor after-hours or set up an urgent care appointment.
Cancer Information Service offered by National Cancer Institute
Operates a helpline that provides information about cancer prevention, screening, treatment, supportive care, genetics and research in easy-to-understand language. Information also available through live online help.
Operates a helpline that provides one-on-one information about cancer prevention, screening, treatment, supportive care, genetics and clinical trials in easy-to-understand language by trained information specialists. Also operates an online chat service where users can receive information via the website.