The MHA is committed to efforts that expand access to services and mitigate barriers to timely and effective treatments. YesRx is a statewide cancer drug repository program, accepting donations of unopened cancer medications through partnerships with clinicians to repurpose unused cancer medications. Medication are then donated to patients in need, thereby eliminating waste and expanding access for vulnerable and underserved patients.
More than 50% of patients diagnosed with cancer experience a financial hardship and YesRx is designed to fill that need. Since program inception, the YesRx network has provided more than $10 million in cancer medications to Michigan patients for free.
YesRx’s first donation drive for 2025 will be held Feb. 3-7, with medications being collected at numerous sites across the state.
Members can help by donating:
- Medications used to treat cancer, or side-effects of chemotherapy.
- Medication that is unopened and still in the original manufacturer packaging.
- Medication with an expiration date that is more than six months.
Members are encouraged to share the donation drive flyer and social post with relevant provider teams.
Members with questions may reach out to Kelsey Ostergren at the MHA or YesRx.