Health Care

Health Care Committee in white text on a blue rectangle with geometric shapes in a variety of blue colors in the far background

The goals of the Health Care Committee include:

To advocate for better access to equitable care in our local community and at the statewide level.
To provide information about healthcare-related issues with the goal of helping people make more informed decisions about their healthcare.

Meet our committee chairs here.

We’d love to have members join us! If interested, please contact Barbara or Kim to get involved.

Issues:

Public Policy on Reproductive Choices

Health Care Reform

Meeting Basic Human Needs

Committee Contact

Contact Name:

Barbara Frentzen and Kim Walsh-Childers

Email:

info@lwv-alachua.org

League to which this content belongs:

Alachua County

All Posts Related to this Committee

Health Care Committee Meeting

Health Care Committee in white text on a blue rectangle with geometric shapes in a variety of blue colors in the far background

Submitted by Alachua County in January 2025.

Event Date:

01/13/2025 - 4:00pm

Event location:

Oak Hammock

Our Health Care Committee, co-chaired by Barbara Frentzen and Kim Walsh-Childers, is hosting its next meeting in person at Oak Hammock. Join the team to help plan upcoming actions and events. Everyone is welcome!

Screenshot of Medicare Zoom Presentation

Submitted by Alachua County in November 2024.

News

With Medicare Open Enrollment ending on Dec. 7, the LWVAC Health Care Committee felt this was a great time to host a Hot Topic presentation on Medicare by Dr. Ed Weisbart, M.D., National Board Secretary of Physicians for a National Health Program. Dr. Weisbart joined LWVAC members as well as community members in person and via Zoom to discuss Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage. He explained their advantages, disadvantages and differences, and effectively utilized personal stories to explain possible problems with various choices.

Blue outline of State of Florida with callout with stethoscope over Alachua County

Submitted by Alachua County in November 2024.

News

Most health insurance plans only allow changes and new enrollments during a time of the year called "Open Enrollment”. This is the time of year when many programs offer Open Enrollment. This article summarizes what you need to know for Open Enrollment in public health insurance programs like ACA Health Insurance Marketplace, Medicare or Medicaid.

Medicare Hot Topic graphic with details and photo of speaker

Submitted by Alachua County in November 2024.

Event Date:

11/24/2024 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm

Event location:

Millhopper Branch Library

Please join us for a presentation on Medicare with Dr. Ed Weisbart, M.D., National Board Secretary of Physicians for a National Health Program. This event will be available in-person and via Zoom. In-person attendees will have access to several counselors and staff of local SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) to help answer participants’ questions.

Submitted by Alachua County in October 2024.

Event Date:

10/31/2024 - 4:00pm to 11/05/2024 - 8:00pm

Join Yes on 4 and LWV for the Get Out the Vote Phonebank as we make dials to end Florida’s extreme abortion ban!
We will be making calls across Florida to talk to voters about supporting Amendment 4 and inviting them to vote to have their voice heard. No experience is necessary and our team will be providing you with training and materials during the event. The time to end Florida’s extreme abortion ban is NOW, join us as we make history!

Submitted by Alachua County in October 2024.

Event Date:

11/04/2024 - 10:30am to 11/05/2024 - 6:30pm

Join Yes on 4 and LWV in Gainesville for our Get Out the Vote Canvass as we go door-to-door to end Florida’s extreme abortion ban! We will be going door to door in Gainesville to talk to voters about supporting Amendment 4 and inviting them to vote at their assigned polling location.. Multiple shifts are available. No experience is necessary and our team will be providing you with training and materials during the event.

Submitted by Alachua County in October 2024.

Event Date:

11/02/2024 - 6:00pm to 11:00pm

Event location:

How Bazar

Join Yes on 4 and LWV at UF’s Crowd Canvass at the How Bazar Night Market! We are seeking volunteers to join our table to reach fellow Gators about supporting Amendment 4 and ENDING Florida’s Extreme Abortion Ban. No experience is necessary, training will be provided!

Submitted by Alachua County in October 2024.

Event Date:

11/11/2024 - 4:00pm

Event location:

Oak Hammock

Submitted by Alachua County in October 2024.

News

The League of Women Voters of Florida (LWVFL) and Alachua County (LWVAC) worked tirelessly to get Amendment 4 (limiting government interference with abortion) on the November ballot. Now the task is to ensure that it passes with the 60% required. That takes money, and that’s what motivated LWVAC members Shayna Rich, Alison Keel, and Candy Birch, along with Candi Churchill and J. Maggio, to host a YES ON 4 fundraiser on Oct 15.

Submitted by Alachua County in October 2024.

Event Date:

11/04/2024 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Join Yes on 4 and LWV for our weekly phone bank session where you will connect to voters via phone call to invite them to take action and support Yes on 4 this election cycle.