SENIORS, LATINOS SAY CORONAVIRUS TAKING A TOLL ON MENTAL HEALTH, FINANCES

More than 80% of senior citizens and Latino adults reported that the coronavirus is their main concern, and more than half of those ages 65 and older and two-thirds of Latinos said the pandemic has made them anxious, stressed or overwhelmed, surveys showed.

The two surveys were commissioned by Legacy Health Endowment and EMC Health Foundation in Turlock to assess the impact of the pandemic on the two groups hardest hit by the pandemic.

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EMC Health Foundation
TURLOCK PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERSHIP OFFERS FREE MEDICATIONS, PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE

Pratap Anne, a pharmacist and philanthropist, has lived in the Central Valley for more than 17 years. He was born in India but calls the valley home and its residents are neighbors he wants to help.

“When I was dispensing meds, a lot of people wouldn’t want to take the medications because they couldn’t afford the co-pay,” said Pratap, his preferred moniker.

He decided getting medications to people in need was the best way he could help.

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EMC Health Foundation