Health Advocates,


We hope you had a great holiday weekend filled with some well deserved rest and relaxation!

As we look toward Senate passage of the Build Back Better package, we urge you to keep fighting to keep the bill intact and on its way to President Biden's desk as soon as possible. Be sure to check out Families USA's resources to help you in your Build Back Better Advocacy, and please don't forget to sign on to the letter - closing TODAY - urging Senate passage below! 
 

Sign-On Opportunity - CLOSING TODAY

Resources for Your Build Back Better Advocacy

• UPDATED: Sample Social Media and Sample Graphics
• NEW: Inflation, The Economy and Health Care: Build Back Better is Part of the Solution
• An Updated Summary of Health Provisions in Build Back Better
• Build Back Better Updated Messaging Guidance

Upcoming Events

• Action in Jackson, Mississippi: SHERo, Mississippi in Action, and Planned Parenthood Southeast are leading a rally-style action where they will stream oral arguments and share abortion stories from pre-Roe to present day. The rally will be held in downtown Jackson. You can read more about how you can support this action in this memo. RSVP information for actions in Mississippi will be posted here.  
• Rally in Washington, D.C: The Center for Reproductive Rights is arguing the case at the Supreme Court and working in partnership with the National Abortion Access Campaign to hold a rally in Washington, DC. You can stay up to date on planning for the DC Rally by registering  here. To learn more about Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, visit https://reproductiverights.org/case/scotus-mississippi-abortion-ban/dobbs-jackson-womens-health/.  And you can find a case explainer toolkit here. #AbortionIsEssential, #BansOffOurBodies, #KeepOurClinics
• Solidarity and Virtual Actions: The National Abortion Access Campaign invites supporters across the country to follow this guidance from Mississippi organizers and host their own solidarity actions. Please share your plans in this form.

Other Resources for Your Advocacy

• Report: Bright Spots: Highlighting Successful State Policies to Improve Maternal and Child Health Outcomes
• Issue Brief: 2021: A Year Of Progress For State Medicaid Oral Health Coverage And Opportunities For Bigger, Bolder Federal Investment
• Advocacy Guide: Prioritizing Equitable Access To COVID-19 Vaccines For Children: A Guide For State Advocates
• Issue Brief: Why Strong Health Care Policies In Reconciliation Are Necessary To Advancing Racial Equity
• Insights Column: Changing the World Around You - Getting to Know Health Advocacy with Frederick Isasi

Health Action Conference 2022

Families USA’s Health Action Conference: Health Justice Now is right around the corner! Early bird registration is open now through Dec. 31^st. Don’t miss out, register now to lock in the special rate!    

We would like to extend a thank you to all who have submitted nominations for Health Justice Advocate of the year.  Families USA is excited to celebrate and honor an exceptional health champion within the community, stay tuned to find out who the winner is! 

We are excited to feature a diverse range of workshops at this year’s conference. Want to take a closer look at the experience? Check out our agenda to see our valuable, detailed, and in-depth Policy, Advocacy, and Communications workshops.    

We strongly believe in having a diversity of voice at our conference. If cost is a barrier to attending, consider applying for a scholarship. More information here.   

Got any questions? Feel free to reach out to our team at [email protected].

Please reach out to any of us at Families USA to connect on our shared advocacy efforts. 

In partnership,

Tiana Rodriguez
Strategic Partnerships Coordinator