As the August recess fast approaches, we are entering a critical time for engaging with Congress and pushing policy makers to prioritize health and health care at both the state and federal level! Here are the most up to date resources and events to help support your advocacy efforts:

Take Action

• August Recess Toolkit: This is a crucial time for mobilization as Members of Congress are back in their home districts to hear directly from constituents. Families USA's Congress August Recess Toolkit provides resources to help engage Members of Congress through Town Halls, social media, and at their district offices.  
• NEXT THURSDAY: Join us and other advocates from 12:00-12:30PM ET to #UniteForHealthCare on Twitter and dial up the pressure on Congress to center health in the upcoming package! Feel free to use this Thursday 30 Toolkit, which we update and add to weekly. Additional resources can be found in our Health Care Drumbeat Digital Toolkit and COVID-19 Related Resources.
• Families USA is hiring! Please apply and feel free to share these key positions with your networks: Senior Director for Health Equity and Director for Medicaid Initiatives

Resources for Action

• Black Maternal Health Report: Community-Based Models That Are Improving Equity and Black Maternal Health Outcomes: A Focus Analysis
• Hospital Consolidation Insights Column: White House Executive Order on Hospital Consolidation Answers Consumer Calls to Lower Health Care Costs For Nation's Families