The challenges Georgia’s rural communities confront with the coronavirus pandemic serve to highlight problems that have been around for a long time, said Laura Colbert, executive director of Georgians for…
Health Equity
Health Equity
In addition to overall health outcomes and indicators that consistently place Georgia in the bottom tier nationally, our state has considerable health disparities between communities. Racial and ethnic minority communities, rural and low-income urban communities, and those with disabilities and chronic mental illness, all experience worse health and worse opportunities for health than their peers. Georgians for a Healthy Future supports policies and practices that advance the opportunities for optimal health for all Georgians.
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Health insurance is about financial security & access to health care. In uncertain times like these, both are important for all Georgians. That’s why Georgia leaders should expand Medicaid so thousands more Georgians have peace of mind and security during this crisis. #coverGA
As Georgia faces the public health emergency of COVID-19, Georgians for a Healthy Future has identified policy priorities that we believe are necessary for success in addressing the immediate crisis and the emerging economic consequences. These are the policies that we will fight for as we continue our fight for the health and wellness of all Georgians.
healthyfuturega.org/2020/03/27/we-are-fighting-for-georgians/
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