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more infoFree Programs Help Uninsured Americans Pay for Medicine
BY FOREST HARPER
President, Pfizer African-American Leadership Network (An Employee Network Group)
and Gary Pelletier, Director, Pfizer Helpful Answers
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Programs from America's pharmaceutical companies are helping Americans in minority communities that are hit hard by rising health care costs.
Today, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than one 1 in five African-Americans live without health insurance. For people with diseases – such as diabetes and cancer – it is very important to have access to doctors, medical tests and prescription medicines. However, without insurance it can be tough to get this necessary care.
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