Health briefs for April 4, 2001

Wednesday, April 4, 2001 | 8:24 a.m.

Booklet gives tips on drugs

The Cost Containment Research Institute in Washington, D.C., offers a 32-page booklet, "Free & Low Cost Prescription Drugs," that provides information on how and where to receive free and affordable prescription drugs for $5.

Consumers should send $5 to Institute Fulfillment Center, Booklet PD-370, P.O. Box 210, Dallas, PA 18612-0210. For more information, call (202) 478-0481 or visit the website (institutedc.org).

Participants needed for study

Those who suffer from depression, excessive worrying and chronic pain due to osteoarthritis may participate in a research study conducted by Dr. Mark Floyd, a psychology professor at UNLV.

Participants will receive free treatment and contribute to a better understanding of these afflictions.

For more information, call: 895-0893.

Opportunity Village,

a nonprofit organization for disabled people, announced a new program that allows supporters to include a charitable organization in their estate plan.

In the new program, the Legacy Society, donators are recognized for their contributions before they are gone.

For more information, call: 259-3744

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