Virginia's healthcare workers are getting involved in this national grassroots movement and have a lot to say about our broken system.

Debra Goodwin, PA-C, is a physician assistant in Leesburg, VA who has seen access to quality care become a privilege that fewer and fewer people enjoy. She hopes that one day all of her patients will be able to afford their prescribed medicines.

"As a Family Practice Physician Assistant," Debra says, "I hear stories daily from my patients choosing to cut their medications in half or take them every other day to cut costs. I'm joining my colleagues in Healthcare United because our patients' stories must be told. Then we can lead the way to reform."

Elinor Abraham, RN, of Alexandria, VA has worked for decades on greater prevention and education for her patients. But without affordable primary care, too many people are missing out on the chance to lead healthy lives. Through Healthcare United, Elinor wants her fellow professionals to show our elected officials the way to a healthier society.

"Healthcare professionals are the real experts on reform," says Elinor, "and we need to put the right people in office in order to make the most effective changes in our healthcare system. That's why we need to vote; that's why I'm a part of Healthcare United."

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