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

January 7th Voter Services Mtg. 5pm via zoom- contact Kim Harris for details
January 8th WLRT on Voting and Elections 8:30-9:30- see LWVVA site for details
January 15th- Int’l Relations /Federal government Mtg. At Linden House from 1-3
January 15th- WLRT on Gun Violence/ Domestic Violence hybrid session 8:30- 9:30 see LWVVA site for details
January 16th Board of Directors Mtg at Northside Library from 3-5
January 20th MLK Day Rally in Richmond
January 22nd League Day at the General Assembly- 9-11 in person only. Check LWVVA to register
January 27th Gun Violence Prevention Meeting via ZOOM from 3-4 contact Meg Heubeck
January 27th Natural Resources Meeting at PEC office 4-5 , in person only
January 29th WLRT on Education /Physical Health hybrid session 8:30-9:30 see LWVVA site for details

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

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