What we do
Work to promote health and healthcare access in East Jefferson County, with a particular focus on local, affordable, quality healthcare, including behavioral and dental healthcare. Past meetings included a discussion of state legislation that directly affects healthcare in our local area, information on exercise classes for seniors and the mobility impaired, and a detailed webinar on the increasing role of for-profit companies in Medicare.
Our May 1 noon Zoom meeting will feature guest speakers on Local Food: Programs that Facilitate Access in the Community.
Listen to representatives from the Jefferson County Farmers Markets, OlyCap, and others in the community discuss the local initiatives and programs that get fresh, local food into the hands of those who might not otherwise have access. Find out what the community can do to support these programs.
Topic: Local Fresh Food: Programs that Support Access in the Community
Time: May 1, 2024 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89316850180?pwd=N21zdzRvZi9xUk9MWnJPb0U4NU9Qdz09
Meeting ID: 893 1685 0180
Passcode: 791503
For more information on the group, this May lecture, or to get on our regular email list, email health@l2020.org.
You can read our Mission Statement and scope of work at: https://l2020.org/health-and-wellness/jefferson-county-health-care-access-group/
Activities, Past and Present
Organized in 2005, under the name of Jefferson County Citizens for Healthcare Access, the Health and Wellness forum focuses on improving the communication between the organizations that are concerned about the health and wellness of local residents.
We are an Action Group open to the public, working within the structure of Local 20/20 to continue our efforts. We are non-partisan and do not endorse candidates. Each meeting usually begins with education on topics ranging from Medicare privatization to the status and morale of our Public Health workers. During legislative sessions, we share information about bills of interest, and we watch federal legislation with the potential to impact local healthcare access. We pay attention to developments at our local hospital and Public Health Department and work with them to address our concerns and help implement solutions. We have an ongoing effort to publicize the problem of medical debt leading to long term financial problems, hindering access to healthcare. We work to ensure every resident of East Jefferson County has access to healthcare when they need it. This effort is in line with the United Nations’ declaration that Healthcare is Human Right.
Opportunities to Participate
2024 meetings will be the first Wednesday of the Month at noon and all meetings will be held via zoom. Please contact Angela at health@l2020.org to be included in the email chains.
Any future or ad-hoc meetings will be on the Local 20/20 calendar as well as in the Local 20/20 weekly announcements.
Contact Info
For more information about the group, email Angela at health@l2020.org.
Last updated:Wednesday, April 10, 2024
