Health Care

Health Care

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When it once again becomes possible to gather for discussion of policy issues, we would like to organize a discussion for LWVDV members who are interested in exploring health care policy.

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The New Normal

Presented by Dr. MZ, this column, which will appear weekly, is intended to help all of us do our part in combating this virus and saving lives.

 

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Public Health Department Study & Advocacy

The League of Women Voters within Delaware County PA advocated and studied for decades the need to establish a health department for our county that would be on the front line of public health for the benefit of Delaware County communities. The League of Women Voters of Delaware County is gratified to announce that our advocacy has helped to bring about the establishment of the Delaware County Health Department.

Lunch with League
Event Date: 
02/20/2020 - 11:30am
Event location: 

Belacan Grill

Enjoy lunch with League while learning about Planned Parenthood's involvement with the California Healthy Youth Act and legislation.

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The League of Women Voters of the Copper Country supports the fluoridation of community water supplies in Houghton County at levels based upon the latest public health recommendations.

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The League of Women Voters of Irving supports the following measures to improve community mental health in Irving.

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The League of Women Voters of Irving supports certain points regarding the school district's health services.

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The League of Women Voters of Coos County supports strong county health and mental health departments that provide quality services that the community needs.

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The League of Women Voters of San Joaquin County supports measures to protect the public health of the citizens of San Joaquin County.
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This commission, which replaces the Council on Health Care Delivery Systems, has just been passed by the Legislature and signed into law (SB 104, section 4). Its purpose is to develop “a plan for advancing progress toward achieving a health care delivery system for California that provides coverage and access through a unified financing system, including, but not limited to a single payer financing system, for all Californians.”

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