League of Women Voters of the Charlottesville Area

"The League of Women Voters encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy."

Health Care

Stephanie Lowenhaupt, Director 2024-2026

The Health Care Issue Group has been working on action steps we can take on the local and state level based on the LWV National Position on Health Care Access and Equity. The goal of LWV National is Universal and equitable access to comprehensive care — supporting health insurance not tied to employment; expanded delivery options to reach the most vulnerable, ensuring quality care and safe staffing, and centering health care decisions made by patients with their physicians and families, rather than for-profit entities.

Our Action Statement: Monitor and take action to support efforts to improve access to affordable, quality health care and health equity in the Charlottesville area as well on the state level under the LWVUS position on healthcare reform, with a particular focus on disparities affecting vulnerable populations; partner with other local organizations and state coalitions to identify needs and develop strategies to address them.

For more information contact Stephanie Lowenhaupt at [email protected]

Calendar

April 6th 3pm, Charlottesville Ranked Choice Voting Informational Session, Central Library’s Swanson Room
April 8th 5pm, Voter Services Meeting, via Zoom (Contact [email protected] to join)
April 9th 1pm, IR/FG Meeting, Linden House
April 19th 3pm, One Person One Vote: Make Every Vote Count Forum, Central Library’s Swanson Room
April 22nd 1pm, Gun Violence Prevention Meeting, via Zoom
April 24th 3pm, League of Women Voters Charlottesville Get Together, Eastwood Winery
April 28th 4pm, Natural Resources Meeting, Piedmont Environmental Council Office
April 30th 6:30pm, Resilient Together: Our Community Response to Climate Changes, via Zoom (Contact [email protected] for link to join)

League of Women Voters
of the Charlottesville Area
Mailing Address:
PO Box 2786
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Email: [email protected]

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