Healthcare United is off to a great start in Missouri. We’ve been reaching out to healthcare workers and building our movement across the state. We are having meetings in areas as far flung as Cameron and Sullivan. If there isn’t an event near you, it’s time to start planning. Explore the “find an event” and “plan your event” section now and get involved!
You can also make calls to your fellow caregivers, and urge the mto get to the polls on Election Day!
You can contact Mary Timmel at Healthcare United Missouri by e-mailing her here or by calling (314) 807-1246.
Missouri Healthcare United Columbia Chapter Kicks Off!
by Mary Timmel | Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Caregivers raised concerns about everything from rising insurance costs to healthcare having a "business mentality" to the increasing amount of uninsured in our country. After discussing the problems that are breaking our system, we moved to a conversation about what it is going to take to fix those problems.
The healthcare professionals in the room came up with a variety of ideas, including communicating with the public and the leaders of our country, using relatable language and voices joined together to educate about the issues. We concluded that healthcare givers can make an enormous difference if they work together - through small steps and realistic short term goals, we can achieve big results!
The most important first step to changing the healthcare system is to have your voice as a healthcare giver heard in the upcoming elections. The Columbia caregivers understand that the votes of healthcare workers are essential this year and they want to do everything they can to make sure every caregiver has that opportunity.
To make this happen, we're reaching out to our coworkers, neighbors, and other healthcare givers that we know who care about the problems we face, and want to make a difference.
You can get involved too! Follow the links to the "Action Center" to see what you can do today! Or, of course, if you're in Missouri, you can always contact me to find out what other ways health caregivers like yourself are moving forward!