Tag Archives: Health Care

Protect Health Care in the Fiscal Reduction Fight

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Sandy Strauss

From Families USA (http://www.familiesusa.org): It’s time for Congress to grow our middle class, strengthen our economy, and add jobs. Our leaders also have to make some tough decisions when it comes to deficit reduction. But while some in Congress have … Continue reading →

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Prayers for Health Care—What You Can Do

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Sandy Strauss

From Faithful Reform in Health Care (http://www.faithfulreform.org):   What an inspirational time of prayer as hundreds of people of faith shared in a Prayer Vigil via teleconference on September 14!  We are grateful for the faith leaders who provided the … Continue reading →

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Urge Super Committee Member Senator Toomey and the PA Congressional Delegation to Protect Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Sandy Strauss

From Families USA (http://www.familiesusa.org):   The debt ceiling agreement reached in early August established a 12-member “super committee” charged with finding $1.5 trillion in deficit reduction by November 23. The first organizational meeting of the super committee was held on … Continue reading →

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State Healthcare Communications Coordinator Position Available

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Sandy Strauss

State Healthcare Communications Coordinator – Responsible for developing and coordinating activities and messaging for state based C3 and C4 health care campaigns.  Develop and distribute materials and provide necessary support for state operations including news releases, media advisories, talking points, op-ed, … Continue reading →

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Consumer Health Coalition: Community Outreach Specialist (Two Full Time Positions Available)

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Sandy Strauss

From the Consumer Health Coalition (http://www.consumerhealthcoalition.org):   The Community Outreach Specialist is responsible for coordinating and participating in community outreach events to help to identify families who need health insurance for their children or teens.  A majority of the Specialist’s … Continue reading →

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Pennsylvania Health Access Network Third Annual Health Care Conference—March 27-28, Camp Hill

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Sandy Strauss

From the Pennsylvania Health Access Network (http://www.pahealthaccess.org):   Sunday, March 27-Monday, March 28, 2011 Radisson Hotel Harrisburg-Hershey 1150 Camp Hill Bypass, Camp Hill PA 17011 Shuttle vans will be available from Amtrak and the Airport.   Conference Registration: $35 (includes … Continue reading →

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President Offers Governors More State Flexibility in Reform

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Sandy Strauss

From Faithful Reform in Health Care (http://www.faithfulreform.org):   Addressing the National Governors Association on Monday, Feb. 28, President Obama told Governors that from infrastructure to the health reform law, he wants to give them “the flexibility that you need to … Continue reading →

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Healthcare Navigator/Organizer—Philadelphia Unemployment Project (hiring immediately)

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Sandy Strauss

From the Philadelphia Unemployment Project (http://www.philaup.org/):   Healthcare Navigator/Organizer: Description   The Philadelphia Unemployment Project has a long history of advocating for access to health care for the uninsured.  We are currently hiring for a Health Care Navigator/Organizer to assist … Continue reading →

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Huckabee Says No to Insurance for People with Pre-Existing Conditions

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Sandy Strauss

Found at http://blogs.forbes.com/rickungar/2010/09/17/huckabee-says-no-to-insurance-for-people-with-pre-existing-conditions/. Please note quote from Rev. Sandra Strauss, Director of Public Advocacy.   September 17 2010 By Rick Ungar   Speaking at the Value Voters Summit today, Baptist minister turned politician turned talk show host, Mike Huckabee, denounced … Continue reading →

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NCC Joins Interfaith Partners in Response to New Poverty Data

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Sandy Strauss

See www.ncccusa.org/news/100922povertyfaith.html By Jordan Blevins   September 22, 2010 — On Thursday, September 16, the United States Census Bureau released their most up to date poverty and health care information. The numbers were startling, as the portion of people living … Continue reading →

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