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A breakdown by diagnosis shows even greater inequities: for women only 21% of the assessed musculoskeletal disorders’ claims were approved compared to 38% for men. For mental illness, only 12% of the women’s claims were accepted against 35% for the men’s. Data from Quebec, Canada, show similar inequities for stress-related claims and those for musculoskeletal disorders (Lippel, 1999, 2003); however an examination of claims related to workplace violence showed an advantage for women (Lippel, 2001). Another Swedish study revealed that women and men are often offered different rehabilitation measures for similar work-related health problems. Men, more often than women, receive. | Underinsured or Uninsured A Guide to Health Care Resources in Allegheny County July 2011 The most up-to-date version is available online at http or http dhs Table of Contents Clinic Listings Mental Health and Substance Abuse For Information Outside of Allegheny Help with Prescriptions and Assistance with Psychiatric Prescriptions Dental Vision Health Insurance Private Walk-In Clinics and Care Consumer Healthcare Advocacy Additional Tobacco Cessation WIC Women Infants and Children .36 Resources Update Special thanks to Barbara Murock Sue Martone Jonathan McKain and Lynette Staplefoote from the Allegheny County Department of Human Services for their invaluable assistance with the addition of mental health and substance abuse resources to this guide. Underinsured or Uninsured 2 Underinsured or Uninsured A Guide to Healthcare Resources in Allegheny County Following is a list of clinics and health centers in Allegheny County that service people without health insurance or who are minimally insured. Most of the clinics and centers require an appointment so a call is necessary to make an appointment and check hours of operation. Due to rising unemployment and growing numbers of people losing their health insurance some clinics have seen increased demand so it may take up to a month or longer to get an appointment as a new patient. To help with the process of getting reduced cost care ask what documentation is needed to complete the application for assistance as well as how much money is requested for the first visit. Some providers listed in the following section offer assistance with behavioral health issues. For a more comprehensive listing of resources devoted to mental health and