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Last week, Ohio voters overwhelmingly approved the Issue 1 ballot measure to enshrine abortion protections in its state constitution. The seventh state to put abortion rights to the ballot, Ohio was closely watched to see if the support for reproductive rights still had momentum. Even in a state that has been increasingly leaning red, it is clear that voters support women's right to make their own health care choices.
Abortion also played a key role in elections for Pennsylvania's Supreme Court and Virginia's state legislation. Pennsylvanians elected Justice Dan McCaffery, a Democrat who has <a href="[link removed]">pledged support</a> for abortion rights and voting rights. In Virginia, Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) promised to instate a 15-week abortion ban if voters gave him the legislative power to do so. Voters instead elected to put Democrats in control of both the state's House and Senate, flipping the later to ensure <a href="[link removed]">continued protection</a> of abortion access.
View OCP's full <a href="[link removed]">readout of the election</a> here and listen to last week's episode of the <a href="[link removed]">Hot Dish</a> for more.<br />
NATIONAL RURAL HEALTH DAY - PEDIATRICS IN RURAL AMERICA
This Thursday, as we recognize rural health issues across the country, we must highlight one of the most vulnerable populations – our children. Children in rural areas have a <a href="[link removed]">significantly higher</a> injury death rate than children in urban areas. According to data from the National Children's Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety, <a href="[link removed]">a child dies every three days</a> in an agriculture-related incident, and every day at least 33 children are seriously injured.
When kids get hurt and need immediate medical treatment, it is vital that parents can reach an emergency room in time to receive life-saving care. Unfortunately, it's not always easy to get them there. <a href="[link removed]">Nearly 4.5 million Americans</a> live in "ambulance deserts"—areas where the nearest emergency room is too far away for travel to be feasible—with 52% of them in rural counties.
Now, more than ever, it is paramount that we protect our children and ensure they have access to life-saving emergency care. The best place to start is by keeping our rural hospitals open. Read more about the pediatric care challenges rural America faces.
SHARE YOUR RURAL HEALTH CARE STORY
Rural America faces unique health care challenges. One Country wants to raise awareness with policymakers in Washington, DC through first person testimonials by rural residents. <a href="[link removed]">Tell us your story and help us improve health care access in rural America.</a>
REMINDER: MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR 2024 COVERAGE
Seniors and families, NOW is the time to ensure your 2024 health care needs will be covered by selecting the plan that best fits your needs. Medicare Open Enrollment lasts until December 7. <a href="[link removed]">Explore your coverage options here.</a>
ONE COUNTRY IN THE NEWS
Last week, OCP board member Anthony Daniels announced he is <a href="[link removed]">running for the newly drawn District 2 congressional seat</a> in Alabama.
Alabama <a href="[link removed]">placed 46th</a> in the country for women and children's health according to the most recent America's Health Rankings. OCP board member Anthony Daniels addresses solutions <
a href="[link removed]">here.</a>
ICYMI
OCP founder and former Senator Heidi Heitkamp wrote for the Peter G. Peterson Foundation an essay on how "<a href="[link removed]">To Get Our Fiscal House in Order: Put Politics First</a>", which focuses on long-term budget challenges. <a href="[link removed]">Peter Coy at <i>The New York Times</i></a>got a sneak peek and spoke to the former Senator on getting voters to buy into difficult compromises.
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