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Lorena Garcia is the executive director of Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights (COLOR).
Lorena Garcia
Lorena Garcia is the executive director of Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights (COLOR).
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March 21, 2012
For English, click here . Es fácil y sencillo: el acta del cuidado de salud a bajo precio es algo BUENO para nuestra comunidad. Te voy a explicar porque: 1.Más niños tendrán acceso a seguro médico. Actualmente más de 3 millones de niños latinos viven sin seguro médico y 1,7 millones de ellos califican por Medicaid o el seguro nacional de niños (CHIP). El acta del cuidado de salud a bajo precio no solamente proporcionara cobertura sino también ofrece apoyo para navegar el sistema y recibir los beneficios. 2.Las enfermedades “preexistentes” como el asma y la diabetes no se pueden usar como...
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March 21, 2012
Para español, haga clic aquí . Plain and simple: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is a GOOD thing. Let me tell you four reasons why: 1.More children will be covered with health insurance. Currently over 3 million Latino children are not covered and of those, 1.7 million qualify for Medicaid or the national children’s health insurance plan (CHIP). PPACA not only provides for coverage, but it also provides for navigational support to actually be able to benefit from the coverage. 2. Eliminates pre-existing conditions like asthma and diabetes as a reason to deny children health...
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January 25, 2012
Let’s hope so. And let’s hope political leaders and candidates are listening. In purple states and congressional districts across the nation, population growth and redistricting have strengthened our community’s electoral clout, making Latinos one of this year’s most critical swing constituencies. In fact, this year control of the White House and Congress might well be decided by Latino voters; so for those candidates interested in engaging the Latino community, here are few tips, bolstered by a recent poll: (link) Don’t be afraid to discuss reproductive health . Latino voters overwhelming...
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August 1, 2011
National Latina Week of Action for Reproductive Rights is a week we have to bring awareness to the importanct of the immigrant voice in this movement. Gina Milan, a single mother of an amazing 11 year old has lived in Denver since 1998. She has been a strong advocate for immigrant rights and for justice in all arenas. The Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights would like to share Gina's persepctive with you. ¿Salud Reproductiva en las inmigrantes? El concepto de Salud Reproductiva es difícil de entender cuando no has tenido una buena educación sexual, en nuestros...
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