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CALVERT HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS - FOUNDED IN THE COMMUNITY, Founded in 2001, Calvert Healthcare Solutions (CHS) brings together local physicians, the Calvert County Department of Social Services (DSS), the Health Department, and Calvert Memorial Hospital (CMH) to form an organization providing primary health care to uninsured Calvert County adults. Services provided include private medical office visits, basic x-ray and laboratory tests and help with the cost of generic medications. CHS offers low-cost primary health care (participants pay $15 for office visits) and generic drugs at a discount. Medical services are provided by local doctors and prescription discounts are available through many local local pharmacies. CHS expands its community outreach efforts during Cover the Uninsured Week and continues to increase awareness through local churches and other community service organizations. OUR CLIENTS CHS clients are Calvert County residents ages 19-64 who, even though they may be working full time, cannot afford the ever rising cost of healthcare. The program currently assists many residents of the county and has served over 1,600 residents since its inception. However, recent census data indicates that there may remain over 1,300 more residents in Calvert Count who qualify for our program. While the children of these families may be covered by the Maryland Children's Health Insurance Program, there is no comprehensive government health insurance program for those citizens whose income makes purchasing health insurance an unaffordable luxury. Developing a relationship with a primary physician and taking steps to help prevent severe illness are vital to living a healthy life for all people, not just for those who can afford it. Calvert Healthcare Solutions helps to make this relationship happen. We rely on community support to fulfill
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