Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead
LWVLC Health Care Team Priorities
· Access to affordable health care for all, including behavioral health care.
· Gun Safety
· Public Health
LWVUS Positions on Health Care and Gun Policy
· This is a one page flyer that outlines key elements the concurrence in 2022 added to the HC position. Thanks to Linda for sharing.
· The detailed Health Care position from the LWVUS Impact on Issues 2022-2024, pages 137-143: Impact on Issues.
· The Gun Policy position from the LWVUS Impact on Issues can be found at the same link starting at page 153.
News and Resources
March 2025 Edition
Events and Action
1. Reproductive Justice Task Force meets March 6 and March 20 at 530pm – 645pm. Register from LWVCO calendar.
2. Health District of Northern Larimer County Joint Board Meeting with PVH onThursday, March 12. Details will be provided at this site a day or two prior to the meeting https://www.healthdistrict.org/board-meeting-schedule Contact Anna Fuller if you’re able to attend and observe.
3. Board of Health meeting March 20 6p. Details will provided at this site a day or two prior to the meeting https://www.larimer.gov/boards/board-health/meetings#/list/. Contact Anna Fuller if you’re able to attend and observe.
4. Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Featuring Speakers from Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on March 26 530pm – 630pm. Register at the LWVCO website.
5. LWVCO Health Care Task Force meets Thursday, Mach 27, 2025, 5:30 PM until 6:30 PM
Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Private Equity taking over health care providers
Urge Congress to Protect Access to Care through Medicaid: https://thenationalcouncil.quorum.us/campaign/107658/
News
Access to Affordable Health Care for All
LWV HC Reform Interest Group Newsletter: https://lwvhealthcarereform.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/HCR4US5newsletter_February2025.pdf
Behavioral Health Care
Summitstone Newsletter: https://www.summitstone.org/company-news/
Public Health
Gun Safety
Other News
Legislation/Ordinances/Executive Actions/SCOTUS Decisions
See the latest on proposed legislation at the LWVCO Legislative Action Report, with the Bill Tracker links on the left side: https://lwvcolorado.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=314195&module_id=614101