Save Health Care in WA

Covid has taken a toll on community health centers (CHCs). Caring for their $1.2M patients + providing testing and vaccines for whole communities has left them hurting. #WAleg must take action to restore and strengthen CHCs. #valueCHCs

Today we kick off the 2022 Legislative Session in Olympia and community health centers (CHCs) need your help! Tell legislators and Gov Inslee to help protect and invest in CHCs. CHCs have helped WA through this pandemic, now WA must be there for CHCs! savehealthcareinwa.org/takeaction/

Our mental health is so precious. Join NAMI for a conversation about mental health in communities of color in the context of structural inequities, COVID and more. Info about resources and support as well: Thursday, Oct. 7 @10AM ow.ly/zG5S50GjxIo

Happy #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! Are you registered? Have you moved in the last 6 months and need to update your registration? Do you want to help register people at your health center? Check out these voter reg tools: ow.ly/ZLiY50GihDK #vote #everyvoicecounts

Good riddance to this awful and unfair "public charge" rule, officially. "What does this mean? You can receive Apple Health coverage and not worry about it impacting your ability to become a Lawful Permanent Resident in the future." ow.ly/5RZs50EvD78

Are you registered to vote in WA state? Have you moved in the last 6 months? Find out here: voter.votewa.gov/WhereToVote.as… Talk to friends and family to make sure they are registered and VOTE! #NationalVoterRegistrationDay #Vote2020 #valueCHCs

The Census is a critical part of collecting data needed to allocate resources appropriately. This pandemic has made it harder to gather the count needed. The original deadline of October 31 needs to be restored. #EveryoneDeservestobeCounted #Census2020 ow.ly/Usdn50Bu9iX

Community Health Centers are struggling through this pandemic. They are the health care safety net and at times like these, are critical to keeping people healthy and communities thriving. #waleg #valueCHCs Cathy McMorris Rodgers Rep. Dan Newhouse yakimaherald.com/special_projec…

@PattyMurray @SenatorCantwell Community health centers are in financial peril. #Congress MUST act to ensure that in the midst of this crisis, people have somewhere to go for care as hospitals become overburdened. Emergency funding now. #COVID19 #FundCHCs bwnews.pr/2U4VzY4

Thank you Rep. Lauren Davis for joining us today at @SeaMarCHC Lynnwood clinic. Your support in this project will help meet the needs of thousands of people in your district bringing them increased access to medical, dental, behavioral health services and more!

Thank you @RepAdamSmith for being a champion for Community Health Centers. Congress must act by Sept 30 to extend the Community Health Center Fund. Without it, thousands may not have access to the care they need. bit.ly/2P6CUuy

For over 50 years, America's health centers have been working to keep underserved communities healthy. Watch to learn about the history of our health centers, and join us in celebrating their amazing work! #NHCW19 #ValueCHCs #RootedinCommunities youtu.be/aV9jJpX0PZI

National Health Center Week starts this Sunday August 4th! Learn how our CHCs are Rooted in Communities and find local events by visiting healthcenterweek.org. If your CHC has an event you'd like to promote, make sure to submit it to the list! #NHCW19 #ValueCHCs

It's still #MentalHealthMonth, but taking care of your mental health is a year-round job! Living a healthy lifestyle may not be easy, but small changes over time make a huge difference. Find out how you can live healthy #4Mind4Body! #MHM2019 bit.ly/MayMH

No one wants their children to hurt. But here are some behaviors you can keep an eye out for, in the event they might be experiencing mental health issues and need help. #MentalHealthMonth #StoptheStigma #StrengthenCareStrengthenCommunities ow.ly/X98Z50uodGB

The budget process in Olympia has begun! The release of the House budget is the first step to finding out what CHC projects will be funded this legislative session. Follow the link for details on what's included in the House budget. bit.ly/2uvvVhw

We agree with @seattletimes on state's role to help avoid behavioral health crises. That's why we're asking legislators to support expanding space and staff at health centers to deliver integrated care and substance use services for more people.@Dhingrama seattletimes.com/opinion/editor…

It’s National Preparedness Month. Disasters don't plan ahead, but you can #PrepareNow! Commit to learning and sharing life-saving emergency skills with the #UntilHelpArrives training. go.usa.gov/x5Xcm

Reason #1 to get HPV vaccine for your child: HPV is a common virus that infects teens and adults. See five more reasons to get HPV vaccine for your child. bit.ly/2ylnyFq

.@CHAS_Health opened Spokane Valley's first dental clinic on July 31st, and they've had over 500 visits! This is another great step toward providing affordable whole person care to everyone in Washington. bit.ly/2N25CdJ