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

December 12th- Board Meeting at Northside Library 3-5
December 14th- Victims of Sandy Hook Memorial Vigil across from Omni Hotel on the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville at noon sharp.
December 14th- Meet Your General Assembly Senator and Delegates at Crozet Library from 2-4
January 7th- Voter Services Mtg. 5pm via zoom- contact Kim Harris for details
January 8th-Int’l Relations /Federal government Mtg. At Linden House from 1-3
January 8th - Opening Day for the General Assembly
January 15- MLK Day Gun Violence Prevention Rally in Richmond- contact Meg Heubeck for details
January 16th- Board of Directors Mtg at Northside Library from 3-5
January 22nd- League Day at the General Assembly at 8:30 , 7th floor General Assembly Bldg.

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

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