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Paid participation in medical surveys, focus groups and other medical research projects.



EN ES  There are a number of programs in healthcare industry that pay patients money to participate in research projects. From the perspective of a potential patient participant, paid participation in medical surveys, focus groups, and other research projects can offer several benefits. Firstly, it provides an opportunity to contribute to

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Shared by United Resource Connection December 12, 2025

Navigating the Health Insurance Marketplace



EN ES  The Health Insurance Marketplace is an online tool to investigate and select the best medical health insurance plan for your situation. All the options available in the Health Insurance Marketplace are ACA compliant. “ACA compliant” means that the insurance plan follows the rules of the Affordable Care Act, which

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Shared by United Resource Connection December 11, 2025

“Hands Only” CPR Training Videos and Fact Sheets



EN ES  Research shows that individuals who are shown very brief “Hands Only” CPR training videos are significantly more likely to attempt CPR and show superior CPR skills than individuals who are not shown the videos. Such exposure makes a significant life saving difference when no one formally trained in CPR

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Shared by United Resource Connection November 27, 2025

Tools for Parents and Caregivers: Helping Families Impacted by Substance Use Disorders



EN ES  It is crucial to prioritize supporting children during the holidays when one or more parents are suffering from addiction. The holiday season can be especially challenging for families affected by substance use disorders, as it can exacerbate feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and sadness. By providing a safe and nurturing

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Shared by United Resource Connection November 25, 2025

FREE Daily Mindfulness Exercises



EN ES  In partnership with The Cleveland Orchestra, there are FREELY available 40+ weeks of daily mindfulness exercises. The exercises are available as YouTube videos, about 5 minutes long each, and designed to facilitate brain development with music and mindfulness instruction. The exercises were developed for ages preschool through 12th grade,

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Shared by United Resource Connection November 24, 2025

Seeking Medicaid & SNAP recipients to serve as advisory board



EN ES  United Resource Connection is seeking Medicaid and SNAP recipients for input and feedback about local support programs and services. One of the goals of United Resource Connection is to make access to support services more user-friendly. One of the ways we do this is by providing more than phone

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Shared by United Resource Connection November 18, 2025

Get Help Selecting a 2026 Marketplace Medical Plan During Open Enrollment



EN ES  The Health Insurance Marketplace’s open enrollment period for 2025 is November 1, 2025 to January 15, 2026. Open enrollment is a specific period of time each year when individuals can sign up for, change, or cancel their health insurance plan, add or remove dependents, or change coverage levels, whether

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Shared by United Resource Connection November 4, 2025

How to find low cost internet programs



EN ES  Access to the internet is more crucial now than ever, especially for individuals and families struggling financially. The internet serves as a gateway to essential resources such as job opportunities, educational tools, healthcare information, and social services. Without affordable internet access, these individuals may face increased barriers to improving

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Shared by United Resource Connection October 21, 2025

FREE Children’s Books Monthly for Kids 5 Years and Younger



EN ES  Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library partners with Governors’ offices throughout the United States to provide FREE Children’s Books to any child up to the age of 5. Families that enroll receive one FREE book each month until the eligible child’s 5th birthday. You can check if your state participates in

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Shared by United Resource Connection October 14, 2025

FREE and Low Cost Medication Assistance



EN ES  If you or someone you know is unable to pay for medications there are a number of programs that can help. The website NeedyMeds.Org has helpful information for finding programs to get FREE or low cost medication. They keep information updated on prescription assistance programs, $4 generics programs, medication

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Shared by United Resource Connection October 9, 2025