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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Testimony
Testimony of Wes Rivers, Health Policy Analyst, At the Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Oversight Hearing
By Tina Paden • April 29, 2014 • Health Equity
Report
What’s in the Mayor’s Proposed FY 2015 Budget for Health Care?
By Tina Paden • April 29, 2014 • Health Equity
Report
Mayor’s FY 2015 Budget Proposes Expansion of Mental Health Services for Students
By Tina Paden • April 15, 2014 • Health Equity
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