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My sister has cirhossis, needs a shunt, HAS NO INSURANCE!

Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2011 4:44 pm
by eavill
My sister lives in Mesa, AZ and was told she needs a shunt, but was turned away by 2 hospitals because she has no insurance. Does anyone know of a charity that will pay for surgery?

Re: My sister has cirhossis, needs a shunt, HAS NO INSURANCE

Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2011 3:30 am
by Admin
We will post some information on various local and national free medical care programs as well as clinics in Arizona. So you will need to call around to these various programs and agencies, as they would be the most knowledgeable. Also continue to explore the main site of needhelppayingbill. Find a summary of free health care programs. Numerous charities, non-profits, and other options are referenced. Here is information on Arizona clinics. While they may or may not be able to provide a surgery, if they can't they may have some more ideas and suggestions for you as they are local and are a great resource.
eavill wrote:My sister lives in Mesa, AZ and was told she needs a shunt, but was turned away by 2 hospitals because she has no insurance. Does anyone know of a charity that will pay for surgery?