The Texas Women's Healthcare Coalition (TWHC) advocates
for Women's Health Programs at the Capitol.

Left to right: Evelyn Delgado, Healthy Futures of Texas CEO and TWHC
Chair, Rep. Toni Rose, D-Dallas, Rep. Claudia Ordaz, D-El Paso, Brigitte
Pittman, Healthy Texas Women (HTW) patient, Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin,
and Carolina Cogdill, CEO of Haven Health in Amarillo.

On February 23, 2023, the TWHC hosted their Legislative Advocacy Day at the
Capitol. Evelyn Delgado along with Representatives Toni Rose, Donna Howard,
and Claudia Ordaz spoke at the event to address issues including ensuring
postpartum mothers have 12 months of Medicaid coverage and increasing
funding for women's health programs. It was an eventful day fighting for
Texas women's rights and needs, from sharing personal stories to supporting
legislative priorities. “Investment in health care access is investment
in Texas' future,” said State Rep. Claudia Ordaz.

Learn more [1] about the policies TWHC is supporting.
If you want to get involved, click here [2].

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Advocates hopeful for women health care investments [3] covered by Cleburne
Times Review, Jacksonville Progress, CNHI News, Corsicana Daily Sun, Texas
Insider, Herald-Banner, Royce City Herald-Banner, Palestine-Herald Press,
Athens Daily Review. 

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On February 16, 2023, teens from the Youth Advocacy Council [4] (San
Antonio) and Youth Advocacy Board (Dallas) descended on the Capitol to meet
with legislative staff to share their views on a variety of bills. Sophia
Montemayor, Program Coordinator of Health Education and YAC said, "We have
been building an advocacy foundation for them since day one. Advocacy Day
is really bringing everything together. They get to apply their expertises
and have their voices heard." See who they met with and what they
discussed here [5]. 

Evelyn Delgado moderated a "very moving" panel featuring patients and their
families talking about their personal journeys for this year's Texas
Collaborative of Healthy Mothers and Babies [6] (TCHMB) Summit. "My
daughter is alive, but the journey to get there wasn't easy," said Judith
Francis of Momma's Voices.

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8TH ANNUAL STUDENT FILM CONTEST 

Healthy Futures of Texas invites teens from Texas high schools to share
their views on issues affecting their sexual and reproductive health, using
film as a medium. Register here [8] to see live in Dallas, or new this
year... the option to watch virtually in the comfort of your own home! 

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12TH ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM

As Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month comes to an end, we'd like to shine
a light on Texas Advocacy Project who will be presenting at our upcoming
12th Annual Symposium this April. More details here [10].

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AWARD NOMINATIONS REQUESTED

Nominations are currently being accepted for their contributions to the
fields of adolescent sexual and reproductive heath. More details here
[11]. 

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FREE ADOLESCENT HEALTH EVENT

People's Community Clinic and BAE-B-SAFE invite you to attend their FREE
event on March 22, 5-8 pm in Austin.
RSVP here [12].

 

TEXAS IS READY WEBINAR: SETTING YOURSELF UP FOR SUCCESS
MARCH 24TH 12-1PM 

Back by popular demand! Healthy Futures of Texas' Jen Biundo, Senior
Director of Policy and Research, will cover best practices and state laws
around implementation of sex education. This information is foundational
for schools, districts, and educators. Register here [13]. 

, CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT OUR EFFORTS! [14]

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