Healthcare Advocacy

Changes to policies affecting scientific research, public health, and support for various communities, may feel frustrating. As a collective voice, standing up for these populations can lead to effective change.

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Contact your elected officials to share your views. To find their contact information, click here.

Write an op-d or letter to the editor for your local paper. For guidance on writing an effective op-ed, click here for this how-to guide from Nicholas Kristof.

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Speak

Speak to local reporters, media outlets, or groups of people about these issues.

Summer 2025 Talking Point: Medicaid Cuts

Cutting Medicaid program directly effects 40% of US children and 60% of nursing home residents. These changes will have significant implications for US nursing homes and hospitals, particularly the already-overcrowded Emergency Departments. This strain puts risk on everybody, regardless of income or health insurance status.

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Healthcare Advocacy

Changes to policies affecting scientific research, public health, and support for various communities, may feel frustrating. As a collective voice, standing up for these populations can lead to effective change.

Summer 2025 Talking Point: Medicaid Cuts

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