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Hopes for Health in a Down Economy

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Walgreen's has good news right when we need it: They're providing free care for jobless and uninsured people. Not only are unemployment numbers still on the rise, but recent reports show that one in five working adults are still without health insurance. Now there's a little help.

The free treatment will cover things like breathing problems, allergies, and skin conditions. But not checkups, vaccinations, or injections. Basically, they're looking to help out when you need urgent care and may not be able to get it. Prescription drugs will still come at a cost. Still, the coverage they'll provide costs an average of $59 without insurance, and every bit helps.

Of course there's some fine print. The free services are available on weekdays from 11 am to 3 pm, and the drugstore will require proof of unemployment. And only people who lose their jobs and benefits after March 31 will be eligible.

Meanwhile, the government has prepared a helpful guide to recession-related stress. It's called "Getting Through Tough Economic Times," and while it doesn't add to the long list of hard-to-trust financial advice, it will help you deal with the health risks that come with unemployment and money trouble. The guide is produced by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), part of Health and Human Services. With their expertise in mental health, they go beyond simple stress management and delves into issues like keeping healthy family relationships and emotional eating.

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