Doctors for America
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Research Shows Medicaid Prevents Child Deaths. A 2020 study found that children who received health insurance through Medicaid were less likely to die young, be employed in their adult life, and less likely to develop a disability as an adult. #MedicaidAwarenessMonth
“A national abortion ban will actually worsen an already dire maternal health crisis in this country.”
This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek , Sabrina Talukder spoke with @DrTaylor09 of IWPR on the high stakes for Black women in the fight for reproductive freedom:
Medicaid Covers Nearly 18.5 Million Women Nationwide. 18.44 million adult women ages 19-64 rely on Medicaid for coverage. #MedicaidAwarenessMonth
Medicaid coverage saves lives and improves health outcomes nationwide. As we celebrate #MedicaidAwarenessMonth , let's recommit to protecting this lifesaving program from Republican attacks and strengthening it for generations to come. #MedicaidMatters
'It’s been harrowing to see the same fear on my patient’s faces when they realize that giving them appropriate medical care could mean performing an abortion.'
-Dr. Polly Wiltz, American Progress & Doctors for America storyteller, for Ohio Capital Journal:
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2024/04/17/im-…
While my fellow Moms Demand Action volunteers in IL are in Springfield advocating for gun safety legislation, I’m in DC with my EM colleagues. #advocacymatters #LAC24 ACEP Members Illinois College of Emergency Physicians (ICEP) Doctors for America IMPACT4HC
In 2018, Ethan Song was shot in the head at his friend’s house. The gun owner stored guns & ammo in a box.
Kristin Song & Mike Song are fighting to make Ethan’s Law the federal law.
Ethan’s Law🟧 would require the safe storage of guns where minors may have access to the weapons.
A powerful op-ed by CAP + Doctors for America storyteller Cindy Davis at South Dakota Searchlight:
'As a proud 21-year veteran OB-GYN practitioner based in South Dakota, I have never been more concerned about the future of reproductive health care in my state.'
More from her below 👇
Doctors for America representing at #lac24 ACEP Members Advocacy in Emergency Medicine. ED boarding, workplace violence, mental health access some of the topics.
