Health care is a human right but racial disparities persist in both health care access and health outcomes in the District. Black residents shouldered the uneven health burdens of the pandemic, making up the vast majority of virus-related deaths, while grief, financial instability, and social isolation have brought on a national mental health crisis. DC must continue to be a leader in expanding health care access and reducing disparities by adequately funding core health programs and removing unnecessary barriers to care.
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Blog
CHIP Reauthorization Means Continued Health Coverage for Many DC Families
By Jodi Kwarciany • January 29, 2018 • Health Equity
Blog
DC Preserves Access to Women’s Health Care Services Amid Federal Uncertainty
By Jodi Kwarciany • January 23, 2018 • Health Equity
Report
Health Care: Strengthen Access to Quality Care, Improve Public Health, and Reduce Racial and Economic Inequities in Health Outcomes
By Jodi Kwarciany • January 18, 2018 • Health Equity / Revenue & Budget
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