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Take Action: Reform Health Care Now!

Thu, 06/25/2009 - 1:24pm — jnguyen

NOW, MORE THAN EVER we MUST push for Health Care Reform!

(Health Care Phonebank). Please bring your cell phones and chargers and join us to make calls to our neighbors to ask them to declare their support for Obama's 3 Health Care Reform Principles:

1. REDUCE RISING COSTS for families, government and businesses

2. PROTECT AND GUARANTEE CHOICE of doctors, hospitals and Health Care plans

3. ASSURE AFFORDABLE, QUALITY Health Care for ALL Americans!!

We need to continue to show our support and rally the support of our community!

We MUST continue to push our legislators to act!

Hope to see you there,
Sherry

PS Please bring a snack or drinks to share. :-)

Time: Wednesday, July 29 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host: Sherry Holland
Contact Phone: 805-680-6479
Location:
Democratic Service Club Lunchroom (Santa Barbara, CA)
402 E. Gutierrez Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Maps:

Directions: The lunchroom is located at the BACK of the building. You can park in the back off of Olive. Call me if you have trouble finding us 805-680-6479.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP ON ORGANIZING FOR AMERICA

Help fight for a public healthcare option in the bill being debated in Congress. Here’s a few things you can do.

Healthcare reform is currently being debated in Congress and there is a real danger that the legislation that results will not include a universally available public healthcare option-- the key to covering everyone and lowering costs. Insurance companies and their lobbyists are urging Congress to adopt a plan that eliminates or limits the public option. We urge you to make your voice heard on this critical issue. Below you will find several options for taking action and for promoting accessible affordable healthcare for all. Healthcare is a right, not a privilege.

What’s going on in Congress? What are the issues exactly?

"This is going to be a long, hot summer when it comes to the debate on health care, because, as you know, there are so many proposals floating on Capitol Hill, some that include the mandate, some that have a public option, of course, and many Democrats would like to have the single-payer option" – Democratic strategist

Things You Can Do Right Now to Promote Healthcare Reform:

  • Write a letter to/call Diane Feinstein and demand that a public option be added

    • Los Angeles Office
    11111 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 915
    Los Angeles, CA 90025
    Phone: (310) 914-7300
    Fax: (310) 914-7318

    Washington D.C. Office
    331 Hart Senate Office Building
    Washington, D.C. 20510
    Phone: (202) 224-3841
    Fax: (202) 228-3954

  • And be sure to visit The Courage Campaign and Health Care For America Now Campaign to sign their petitions and let Senator Feinstein what you truly think!

Why do we spend so much more on healthcare, per capita, than other developed countries? Why do we achieve worse outcomes on several important measures than countries that spend far less? Why do we spend up to twice as much per person as countries that provide universal coverage while leaving as many as 50 million Americans without insurance?

The salience of those questions has grown over the past several decades. Even while most Republicans fight tooth and nail against allowing Americans the choice of a universally available public healthcare option; the American people continue to show overwhelming support – nearly 8 out of 10 Americans in the latest NBC/Wall Street Journal poll.

What is ‘single-payer’?

Join and support the Santa Barbara chapter of Healthcare for All! More information on current activities and meeting times can be found here

The term 'single-payer' has been and will be thrown around a lot in regards to reforming our broken health care system. Yet what exactly is it? Single-payer is a method of providing financing for healthcare, that is, a way to fund the access to the providers of healthcare. It says nothing about the providers, who may be public or private as they choose. The only difference to them is that billing is immensely simplified, as they do need to chase down payment from an overwhelming number of deadbeat insurance companies and patients.

In single-payer systems all healthcare is pre-paid. There would be no co-pays, no deductibles, and no premiums. For more information, be sure to download and read these concise, useful, and informative links and handouts, prepared by the Santa Barbara Chapter of Healthcare for All:

Even More Interested? Be Sure To Check Out…

  • Organizing for America

    • At the forefront of grassroot activism for health care reforms, Organizing for America is President Obama’s main weapon in pushing the issue of healthcare reform at the forefront

  • The National Health Care Day of Service - This summer, Organizing for America will fight to ensure Americans receive much-needed health care reform in 2009. Community service is a critical piece of our health care campaign and our National Health Care Day of Service on June 27th, 2009 will highlight its importance. Click on the link for more information on finding a service event near you or for resources on how to host a service event
  • Town Hall Meeting - In the meantime, be sure to tune into the Town Hall with Obama tonight live from the White House. Airs 10:00 PM Eastern on ABC tonight.
  • Watch clips as they become available on ABC’s website
  • World Health Care Congress
    The 6th Annual World Health Care Congress recently concluded in Washington, DC, and featured more than 2,000 senior-level executives from throughout the health care industry. The 7th Annual World Health Care Congress will be held April 12 - 14, 2010.

    • Official Website - Click on this link to listen to keynote speakers podcasts, great opportunities to get involved, and a collection of videos that aptly explain the state of and the debate on healthcare today. Be sure to join their mailing list as well!

Looking for even more ways to do something? Useful Tools…

  • Health Care Action Center - Stand with President Obama and sign the declaration of support and tell Congress to pass real health care reform in 2009, get email updates and be up to date on the debate, and be sure to donate!
  • Protect Our Health Care - A comprehensive website that includes a link to help you find and contact your Congressman, track legislation in Congress, and a neat Resource Kit Page that includes independent, non-partisan studies and reports, Congressional testimony, and more!
  • Call Voters - Make calls right from your own home by using this interactive tool to call voters in your area and explain the president's three principles for health care reform, and then ask them to join you in signing up as a supporter
  • Write a letter to the Editor - By writing a letter to the editor, you can help educate the public about the urgent need for reform... remember the most powerful message is your personal story about why health care reform is so urgent in your life and the lives of those you know.
  • Downloads - Download and proudly display your support for universal healthcare and help spread the word by passing out flyers around your community
  • Health Care Stories - Read and submit your own health care stories and help put a more personal touch on the health care crisis
  • Stand With Howard Dean - Help Howard Dean add another 10,000 signatures to already 350,000 this week before he presents it Thursday morning at the Capital and show your support for real reforms to our health care system.