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INDIANAPOLIS, April 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The "Help is Here Express" bus tour will be stopping in Indiana throughout the week of April 20 - April 24 at various cities in order to help uninsured and financially-struggling Indianans access information on programs that provide prescription medicines for free or nearly free. With the state's unemployment rate now hitting 9.4 percent, above the national average of 8.5 percent, the Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA) is ready to help state residents who face layoffs and loss of health care benefits find programs that provide prescription medicines for free or nearly free.

The PPA, a nationwide effort sponsored by America's pharmaceutical research companies, provides a single point of access to more than 475 patient assistance programs that help those who are uninsured or struggling financially. Nearly 200 of the programs are provided by pharmaceutical companies.

The "Help Is Here Express" bus will be at the following Indiana locations:

Monday, April 20

EVENT TIME: 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

ADDRESS: Elkhart Community YMCA

200 E. Jackson Blvd.

Elkhart, Indiana 46516

Tuesday, April 21

EVENT TIME: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

ADDRESS: Muncie Work One

201 E. Charles St.

Muncie, Indiana 47305

Wednesday, April 22

EVENT TIME: 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

ADDRESS: Wishard Memorial Hospital

1001 W. 10th Street

Indianapolis, Indiana 46202

Thursday, April 23

EVENT TIME: 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

ADDRESS: Terre Haute City Hall

17 Harding Avenue

Terre Haute, Indiana 47807

Friday, April 24

EVENT TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

ADDRESS: Deaconess Hospital

600 Mary Street

Evansville, Indiana

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