First 5 LA Weighs In On Federal Health Care ReformAugust 31, 2009 |
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 When the U.S. Congress convenes again in September, it will once again take up the item currently dominating national discussion - health care reform. With 8.7 million American children and more than 30 million adults uninsured, the urgency for an overhaul of the system has never been more apparent. And in L.A. County, the program cuts due to state budget woes further accent the need for more affordable, accessible health care. First 5 LA has been working locally to ensure our young children's needs are not lost in the health care debate by preparing a Statement of Health Care Reform Principles. The statement highlights what we believe should be included in health care reform efforts. It contains seven broad principles that underscore First 5 LA's new Strategic Plan priority goals, including a child's right to be born healthy, and to grow and thrive in healthy communities. The Statement's principles affirm the importance of offering:
Health care reform also continues to be a top priority on First 5 LA's Public Policy Agenda. As a founding member of the Children's Health Initiative of Greater Los Angeles County, First 5 LA consistently works to ensure that all children have access to quality, comprehensive care. Through our partnerships with the Community Health Council, Inc., the 100% Campaign, and LA Voice-PICO, First 5 LA plays an important role in health care reform at the local level. For more information on the First 5 LA Statement of Health Care Reform Principles, please contact Palanda Brownlow, policy analyst, at (213) 482-7579. |
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