Skip to main content

Health Care

Rapid Response Needed for Babies in PA TODAY! House Bill 1420 for Newborn Screening of CHDs

June 30, 2014
Pennsylvania babies need your help today! Please call your Pennsylvania legislator today asking for a concurrence vote on HB 1420 before they recess for the summer. You will be saving lives.
Mary E. Mannix's picture

Closing the coverage gap is a necessity—not a luxury

June 29, 2014
Just imagine, if you were in a fire and the Paramedics came to your assistance, would you turn that help and rescue away...tell them, "We don't need you?"
Cindy Hutch's picture

May Justice Be Served: One Mom's Career In Sex Law, Part 2

June 25, 2014
One day in the early 1950s, my father’s folks loaded their kids into the car and took off down a central Indiana road for a picnic. My dad’s mom sat in the front seat, holding three month old Beverly, in her arms. As they turned a corner, an oncoming car smashed into them, killing baby Beverly...
Roberta Riley's picture

You're Invited: SEIU Facebook Chat on Working Families

June 19, 2014
Today, too many working Americans are falling further and further behind. Thanks to decades of failed policies, there just aren’t enough good jobs with good pay or access to quality, affordable child care and health care services for enough of America’s workers. How can we begin to fix this? It’s a...
Courtney-Rose Dantus's picture

Calling Young Artists! National Contest to Raise Awareness About Poverty

June 16, 2014
With the swipe of a paintbrush or click of a camera, your child can make a difference in the fight to end poverty. Not only that, they have the chance to win exciting prizes, and have their artwork showcased in a national campaign. As part of our mission to build the political and public will to...
Melissa Boteach's picture
Take Action!

Tell CA Lawmakers to Protect Children's Health

June 4, 2014
So close.... California legislators are nearly finished with developing the state budget. And right now most final decisions are in the hands of the few legislators on the budget conference committee. As a constituent, you have an especially powerful voice in determining whether critical health...
Ashley Boyd's picture

An Unfortunate, But Extremely Important Fact About Cancer

June 3, 2014
Cancer is a brutal disease, not only physically but also financially. Eleven percent of all cancer patients cannot afford food and basic necessities due to treatment costs, and nearly one in four people with cancer will exhaust all savings as a result of treatment costs. This includes those with...
Mike Smith's picture

Five Things to Know About Obamacare for LGBTQ Families

June 2, 2014
The Afforable Care Act (a.k.a. "Obamacare"), which became law in 2010, is in it's final swing of implementation. The first open enrollment period has come and gone and—as with any big piece of legislation—people across the country are still figuring out just what changes to expect from it. Here are five things LGBTQ families should know about the new law:
Felicia Burnett's picture

Why did my prescription cost go up?

May 27, 2014
If you've experienced a change in your prescription drug coverage--don't worry. This happened to me recently and I may be able to help you figure out why this is happening and what you can do about it.
Nina Perez's picture

ACA's Next Phase Can Continue to Benefit from CHIP's Best Practices

May 22, 2014
The open enrollment period for Marketplace coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has ended and supporters of the legislation are finished celebrating the accomplishment of exceeding enrollment goals despite a rocky start. Nonetheless, this continues to be an important time for ACA outreach and enrollment efforts.
Gene Lewit's picture

Pages