Advocate Health Care is taking a significant step to address disparities in medication access through a vital collaboration with Dispensary of Hope. The non-profit organization provides free, essential medications to chronically ill, uninsured patients facing financial difficulties. The launch of this new program at Advocate Trinity Hospital and Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center reflects the health system’s ongoing commitment to advancing health equity and improving patient care across the communities it serves. Physicians, nurses, and care management teams across both hospitals work to identify patients who qualify for the assistance program. Eligible patients must be uninsured or have incomes at or below 300 percent of the federal poverty level. Once enrolled, they can receive up to a 90-day supply of free prescriptions delivered to their home using Advocate Health Care’s in-house courier service. For patients who need additional resources, the care team will work to help them find local community health centers to provide continuity of care. In addition to the Dispensary of Hope program, patients have access to Advocate Health Care’s Essential Medication Voucher, which gives them up to a 10-day supply of their medications at no charge. For more information, visit www.advocatehealth.com