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Racism is a public health crisis
To achieve health equity, we must address racism and address the associated health disparities that are now…
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Health care repeal lawsuit briefing begins in Supreme Court
In the middle of a global pandemic, the federal administration is still trying to take down the Affordable Care Act, wasting time and money on a lawsuit designed to…
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Welcoming Natalie McCarthy, NoHLA summer extern!
NoHLA welcomes our 2020 summer Extern, Natalie McCarthy. Natalie is from Tacoma, WA and is a third year law student at Seattle University. Natalie’s interest in health care began…
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COVID-19 magnifies racial and ethnic disparities
In Washington State, as in the U.S. generally, the pandemic does not affect all residents equally. State data reveal that Hispanic (Latinx)…
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COVID-related HEROES Act would support Medicaid and the health care safety net; NoHLA letter asks Congress to further address health equity
Last week the U.S. House of Representatives passed the HEROES Act, a $3 trillion omnibus measure that addresses health care and economic…
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TAKE ACTION: Tell Congress that immigrants MUST be included in federal relief
TAKE ACTION (30 seconds!): Click send on this pre-written message to support immigrants in this critical time. All of the coronavirus legislation enacted to date—including the Families…
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Can the pandemic lead us to a broader vision of health care?
During this traumatic time, the world of health care is in flux. We don’t know how long the pandemic will last or what our state, country and…
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What NoHLA is doing to strengthen Washington’s COVID-19 response and future community health resiliency
Health care resources are spread thin, and data about the coronavirus pandemic is showing that communities of color are disproportionately affected. The epidemic is exacerbating health disparities…
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Postpartum bill vetoed due to economic impacts of pandemic
One of NoHLA’s top legislative priorities this session was Senate Bill 6128, which would have extended Apple Health coverage to 12 months…
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