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Our "Giving Tuesday" Online Auction is Coming |
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Pacific City Coastal Home |
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We're excited to launch our first online auction on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 30th! HCAO business allies and friends have donated an amazing array of items, so you can relax in a forest cabin, head to a Trailblazers game, or knock out part of your holiday shopping list and contribute to the advancement of universal health care at the same time.
Watch for a separate email and social media to come soon with the link to the auction site. Follow us on facebook, instagram, or twitter for updates!
We're grateful to these businesses as fellow universal health care advocates!
100% of the proceeds goes to HCAO. We hope you will bid generously.
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Here's just a sample of other available auction items:
Gift certificates to Portland restaurants-
Por Que No, Ecliptic Brewing, Nuvrei, and more
6 bottle assortment of Willamette Valley's-
Lundeen Wines
Jewelry from boutique-
Betsy & Iya
Tarot readings by=
Grounded in Magic
Set of body butters from= VeeVee Victoria
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Don't miss it.
It will be nearly impossible to age well in a health care system with a lack of preventive care and a constant worry about the increasing costs of health care. If we want to create an equitable opportunity to age well, we need an equitable universal healthcare system. OHF Sponsor, the Jessie F. Richardson Foundation, white paper states: "Last year , the Washington Post reported that most older people are more worried about running out of money than dying." Just what would life be at every age under a universal healthcare system? Listen In and Chime In.
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Human Rights Advisory Commission of Beaverton
Hears Compelling Testimony
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On November 3, Beaverton resident and HCAO Board Member, Zainab Alidina, presented to the Human Rights Advisory Commission (HRAC) of Beaverton. The focus was on healthcare as a human right and seeking the HRAC support of our resolution with the City of Beaverton to advance universal health care. Watch and listen to the dynamic testimony and brief discussion here. Take note of the "head nodding".
If you live in Beaverton and are interested in helping contact HCAO Washington County Chapter Chair Kevin Hanway at washingtoncounty@hcao.org.
If you are interested in helping with a local resolution in your community contact HCAO Resolutions Coordinator Eleanor Dick at resolutions@hcao.org or your local Chapter.
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Guess What: Privileged US Citizens Have Worse Health Outcomes
When Compared to Other Countries
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Check out this JAMA Article. The study suggests that privileged White US citizens have better health outcomes than average US citizens for 6 health outcomes but often fare worse than the mean measure of health outcomes of 12 other developed countries. These findings imply that even if all US citizens experienced the same health outcomes enjoyed by privileged White US citizens, US health indicators would still lag behind those in many other countries.
The study concludes: "The US health care system appears to under perform on nearly every metric."
Of course, this means it's even worse for those without such privilege. It is time for transformation.
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Don't Forget Re-Districting |
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Campaign time is here with multiple people already running in 2022. This includes the very important Governor's race. Oregon also has its new 6th Congressional seat.
Check in on the positions of candidates on universal health care by going to their campaign website. Contact the candidates and make your position clear.
Right now,, when the legislature is not in session, is the ideal time to make an appointment with your current state senator and state rep. and express your thoughts and find out where they stand on single-payer universal healthcare. It's easy in this virtual world.
For now, these maps will give you a general idea. You may need to enlarge or reduce the image after you open.
This interactive map will provide detail but will need navigation. Some tips on navigating are provided.
Tips for navigating:
- On left side click on "Show Contents of Map" icon (to the right of the icon)
- Select box for "Adopted Maps"
- Next click on "Adopted Maps" dropdown arrow
- Next select box for Congress, House, and/or Senate (unselect the ones you do not want)
- You can now zoom in or out for more or less detail
Stay tuned as we determine future implications for single-payer universal healthcare.
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HOPE Amendment Campaign 2022 |
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"Amends Constitution: State must ensure affordable healthcare access, balanced against requirement to fund schools, and other essential services."
As previously announced this campaign will be led by SEIU 503 with Our Oregon. HCAO Board Member Annie Naranjo-Rivera will serve as HCAO point person with the campaign on this effort. More information will be forthcoming in December on the campaign ahead. "HOPE" you will be prepared to get involved.
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Dana’s and Ben’s Story
It's No Honeymoon
Dana, bravely shared their soon to be wed couple's story with HCAO--another story of denial and delay created by insurance. They are now saddled with medical bills.
“Just this past July, my partner, Ben, called me to say his legs were numb. Ben isn't the type of person to run to the doctor for every pain. So when he scheduled a visit with his primary care provider, I knew he was really feeling bad. After a couple attempts to fix the problem, Ben now found the uncomfortable tingling moving up his abdomen and in the back of his neck....
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How about writing a letter to the editor to express your thoughts? Here is how.
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We continue on a pathway to getting needed waivers while still waiting for the final Build Back Better bill to emerge. As Chair of the Senate Finance Committee, Senator Wyden is absolutely key in this effort. Your help is still needed. Please contact Senator Wyden and ask that he advance the needed waivers so states can create their own plan. https://www.wyden.senate.gov/contact
The Build Back Better Bill has still not passed. The fight goes on for crumbs in healthcare reform. Keep alert for next steps in the fight for Improved Medicare for All. Pay attention to Oregon's new Congressional re-districting. Contact current members and candidates for those seats.
This is why we remain keenly focused on "Oregon Leading the Way" and joining with California, Washington and other states with a state-based universal healthcare plans.
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Joint Task Force on Universal Health Care
Community Engagement Update--Time to Engage
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HCAO Union County Chapter Volunteers
Bring Awareness to Thousands in LaGrande
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While the rising cost of health care creates a scary future for so many, Union County Chapter volunteers used this opportunity to say the future does not need to be. Not so scary volunteers distributed over 1500 treats and lots of awareness about HCAO to passersby. |
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Information and Treats to Boot |
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Health Care for All--What a Treat |
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It only takes one or two dedicated people to make a difference.
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Your Financial Support Is Needed |
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HCAO's ability to educate about and advocate for universal healthcare is possible ONLY because of YOU.
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Please become a member, make an additional contribution, or volunteer. |
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