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  Coalition to Protect America's Health Care · [email protected]
November 10, 2020 at 2:41 PM

Will you protect care?

Let us know if we can count on you     Our priority has and always will be to protect and advocate for health coverage, patient care, hospitals, and health systems. That's why we're preparing now for anything that may impact care in the coming months, including possible changes to t…
  Coalition to Protect America's Health Care · [email protected]
October 28, 2020 at 10:03 PM

What's your voting plan?

Tell us with one click today!     Election Day is next week and we know that casting a ballot and standing up for health care is a top priority for the Coalition community. That's why we're reaching out today to learn more about your plan to vote. Select your answer below, and we'll…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
October 13, 2020 at 2:06 PM

[Video] Don't delay the care you need

Hospitals are safe -- here's how     Hospitals' and health systems' mission is to keep their communities safe and healthy, so they immediately implemented measures to protect against COVID-19 when the virus first began to spread. Those measures include coronavirus screenings, mask polic…
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October 7, 2020 at 4:43 PM

COVID-19 or flu?

They're similar, but NOT the same.     COVID-19 or the flu? That's the question on many of our minds as we approach this unprecedented flu season. Our recent blog helps you with the answers by breaking down the similarities and differences between the two viruses. Learn more about the …
  Coalition to Protect America's Health Care · [email protected]
September 26, 2020 at 12:07 PM

Breaking: Congress is drafting a new coronavirus package

Urge your lawmakers to support hospitals now.     We've got a quick update from Capitol Hill: After months of a stalemate, members of Congress are now drafting a new coronavirus package that could be put forth early next week. We need to ensure this proposal includes immediate assistanc…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
September 4, 2020 at 11:04 AM

How you can help relieve pressure on hospitals during flu season

Learn more     In any given year, getting a flu shot can be a helpful way to keep yourself healthy. But this year, getting a flu shot can do more than just keep you healthy — it can help save the lives of others too. Because this year hospitals and health systems are on the front lines …
  Coalition to Protect America's Health Care · [email protected]
August 17, 2020 at 3:42 PM

D.C. hospitals need immediate support

Email Congress now     protecthealthcare.org | Unsubscribe Like on Facebook | Follow on Twitter P.O. Box 30211, Bethesda, MD 20824-0211
  Coalition to Protect America's Health Care · [email protected]
August 12, 2020 at 2:18 PM

We can't let up

Hospital Heroes and their patients deserve more. While the Senate’s recently proposed coronavirus relief package includes $25 billion in funding for health care providers on the front lines of COVID-19, it’s simply not enough to mitigate the projected $320 billion losses hospitals and health syst…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
August 5, 2020 at 8:05 PM

[Update] Senate's proposed package falls short on protecting patient care

We need to keep the pressure on Capitol Hill.     Hi, The Senate released their proposed COVID-19 relief package last week, but the included provisions fall short of meeting the immediate needs of health care providers on the front lines of this pandemic. Though $25 billion in funding …
  Action @ Coalition to Protect America’s Health Care · [email protected]
July 24, 2020 at 11:03 AM

Keep the pressure on Capitol Hill

There’s still time to make your voice heard on Capitol Hill. As Senate leadership drafts the forthcoming coronavirus relief bill, we must urge our lawmakers to prioritize immediate funding for hospitals and health systems on the front lines of this pandemic. According to recent polling, 75% of …
  [email protected] · [email protected]
July 20, 2020 at 3:22 PM

To Senators: Support D.C., hospitals, and health care heroes

Contact your lawmakers today.     NEEDED: More letters to Congress! Urge your senators to protect patient care now >> This week, the Senate is moving quickly to draft and vote on the next coronavirus relief package. That legislation must include emergency funding for America's hos…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
July 13, 2020 at 2:03 PM

[COVID-19] 4 travel tips for you

Take a look before making your summer plans.     Planning a trip? While staying home is still the best way to lower your chances of contracting COVID-19, we understand that summer is calling. That's why we want to make sure you have the information you need to stay safe when planning trav…
  Coalition to Protect America's Health Care · [email protected]
July 1, 2020 at 11:08 PM

2 clicks to protect patient care in D.C.

Add your name     Hey there, Since March, this community has sent more than 100,000 letters to Congress — urging lawmakers to protect hospitals and health systems and to prioritize patient care during the coronavirus pandemic. Those letters were key in Congress passing the CARES Act, …
  Coalition to Protect America's Health Care · [email protected]
June 15, 2020 at 11:04 AM

Help D.C. hospitals secure vital funding

Contact Congress now!     Hospitals and health systems — like the ones in D.C. — continue to provide care to everyone who needs it, but the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic have created historic financial pressures. A recent report from the American Hospital Association sho…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
June 9, 2020 at 11:21 PM

$200 billion in losses

Hospitals on the front lines are facing $200 billion in losses through June. Tell Congress to act now! Despite facing deep financial losses, hospitals and health systems continue to provide quality care to patients affected by COVID-19. We need our lawmakers to prioritize funding to: Support hos…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
May 28, 2020 at 10:07 PM

Support D.C. hospitals

Send a letter to your lawmakers     Hi there, A recent study by the American Hospital Association found that hospitals and health systems responding to the COVID-19 pandemic will incur more than $200 billion in losses through June. Congress took an important step in the right direction …
  Coalition to Protect America's Health Care · [email protected]
May 18, 2020 at 4:42 PM

3,228 supporters have already sent a letter

The only way to keep our communities safe and healthy is to ensure our local hospitals and health systems have the resources they need to treat every patient, especially during the COVID-19 crisis. Congress is considering further legislation to help our nation cope with the ongoing pandemic. We …
  Coalition to Protect America's Health Care · [email protected]
May 13, 2020 at 2:04 PM

[Urgent] Congress is working on a new emergency spending package

Tell them to prioritize patient care.     Tell Congress: Protect patient care Email your lawmakers now >> Hi, It's National Hospital Week and the most important way to mark this moment is to show your support for hospitals and health systems. Right now, Congress is considering…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
May 7, 2020 at 2:06 PM

This nurse sailed ___ miles to provide life-saving care

Find the answer inside     It's National Nurses Week! Take the quiz to see how these five nurses are going above and beyond >> Hey there, Nurses across the nation are fighting COVID-19 by land, air, and sea, going wherever they're needed to ensure every patient affected by this…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
April 23, 2020 at 6:40 PM

[Blog] COVID-19 and daily life

How to live and stay healthy in our "new normal"     As we all continue to navigate the ever-changing landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic, we want to keep you up-to-date on the most recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). From cloth face coverings to car…
  Coalition to Protect America's Health Care · [email protected]
April 17, 2020 at 2:05 PM

Ready to be inspired?

Check out these amazing stories.     While this unprecedented public health crisis has required Americans everywhere to make difficult adjustments, it has also shone a light on the hospital heroes — doctors, nurses, and all other front line health care providers — who work tirelessly to …
  [email protected] · [email protected]
March 31, 2020 at 1:42 PM

Thank the Hospital Heroes in D.C.

For their life-saving care.     Across the country, we're all adjusting to a new normal — using social distancing to reduce the spread of COVID-19. But for doctors, nurses, and other health care workers, providing care around-the-clock is normal, and that's never been more true than tod…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
March 27, 2020 at 9:30 PM

[Update] an important first step

Congress agreed to support hospitals     The past few weeks have required Americans to make a lot of sacrifices, and we're grateful for all that you are doing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. You know how critical it is for America's physicians, nurses, hospitals and health systems to …
  [email protected] · [email protected]
March 26, 2020 at 2:08 PM

The House of Representative needs to hear from you

Tell your member of Congress to act quickly     Hi there, Hospitals and health systems are on the front lines of the COVID-19 response, and they're in immediate need of funding to rapidly increase their care capacity. After a massive outcry from this community, the Senate has finally ag…
  Coalition to Protect America's Health Care · [email protected]
March 23, 2020 at 6:21 PM

Congress: Support hospitals in D.C.

Congress needs to act NOW to ensure hospitals — like those in D.C. — have the resources to care for patients and communities as they respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. Contact your lawmakers now and tell them: Hospitals are on the front lines and they urgently need your support! SEND A MESSAGE …
  Coalition to Protect America's Health Care · [email protected]
March 20, 2020 at 10:06 PM

Lawmakers: Hospitals in our community need your immediate support

to provide hospitals with resources they need to care for patients during this unprecedented pandemic     We need you to take action now: Hospitals are managing a spike in COVID-19 cases, and there will be more in the coming weeks. They are in need of immediate access to critical fundin…
  Coalition to Protect America's Health Care · [email protected]
March 12, 2020 at 2:09 PM

[Coronavirus] 5 prevention tips from experts

Wash your hands and more     Already this month, lawmakers have acted to pass an emergency spending bill that will help health officials combat coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. The bipartisan bill secures funding for research, developing vaccines, treatment, and testing. We're thankf…
  Coalition to Protect America's Health Care · [email protected]
March 5, 2020 at 5:40 PM

[Add your name] Protecting care in D.C.

Lawmakers are considering cuts to the Medicaid program...     People from all walks of life benefit from Medicaid. Like the mother and her newborn receiving crucial neonatal care. And the veteran getting the specialty health care they need after serving our country. And your neighbor in …
  Coalition to Protect America's Health Care · [email protected]
February 27, 2020 at 12:04 PM

5 facts for Heart Month

Did you know...?       protecthealthcare.org | Unsubscribe Like on Facebook | Follow on Twitter P.O. Box 30211, Bethesda, MD 20824-0211
  Coalition to Protect America's Health Care · [email protected]
February 13, 2020 at 3:40 PM

To: Hospital Heroes, From: You

Sign the card >>     This Valentine's, we thought we'd be clever To honor the heroes that provide care From E.R.'s to clinics, whenever, wherever If you need some help, a hospital's there. Select a card from the following list That we will send to a hospital's staff From nurses t…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
February 10, 2020 at 11:09 PM

Got two seconds?

One click from you will help us plan for 2020.     Hi there, It's an election year, and health care is going to be one of the issues that defines this campaign season. That means we have to be prepared for whatever the months ahead bring. Remember: Your voice is powerful. It can help …
  [email protected] · [email protected]
January 13, 2020 at 11:06 PM

Update for you

Regarding access to care...     We are so inspired by our community. With the help of this community, we gathered thousands of names to oppose new policies that would potentially threaten access to care for millions of Americans. We have avoided this particular threat — for now. But la…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
December 31, 2019 at 3:14 PM

2019

It was a year for the books, see why:     This year was our best one yet, and it's all thanks to you and our two million Coalition members! Let's celebrate by taking a look back at five amazing moments from 2019: We sent over 4,000 letters to Congress in support of the Rural ACO Improvem…
  Coalition to Protect America's Health Care · [email protected]
December 21, 2019 at 3:07 PM

Re: [Add your name] Protect care for vulnerable Americans

We want to make sure you saw our last message. Recently, Congress considered some new policies that would have reduced funding for hospital outpatient facilities and threatened care for millions of vulnerable Americans. We avoided the threat this time, but we must stay alert for future fights. J…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
December 12, 2019 at 11:07 PM

[Add your name] Protect care for vulnerable Americans

Help us fight back against policies that threaten care     Hi there, Whether it's in an emergency room or an outpatient facility, the care a hospital provides reaches every corner of a community. It's all made possible through an interconnected system that delivers quality care in a var…
  Coalition to Protect America's Health Care · [email protected]
December 5, 2019 at 11:08 PM

Four million babies

Are born in a hospital each year -- but that's only the beginning     Hi there, Did you know that four million babies are born in U.S. hospitals every year? That's four million more reasons why we are so thankful for hospitals and hospital systems that provide care to their communities …
  Coalition to Protect America's Health Care · [email protected]
November 26, 2019 at 10:40 PM

[Watch Now] The system of care that keeps communities healthy

Explained...     With Thanksgiving just 2 days away, we wanted to send our sincere thanks to you for fighting year-round to protect access to health care! We're also thankful for the hospitals and hospital systems that work tirelessly to provide care wherever it is needed. That's why we…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
November 22, 2019 at 3:04 PM

Family

For this Hospital Hero, those are her patients     Hey there, Some doctors treat heads, some doctors treat feet; as a family physician, Dr. Kate Maxouris treats both — and everything in between! Family physicians don't treat just one organ system, but the whole person, making them a vi…
  Coalition to Protect America's Health Care · [email protected]
November 18, 2019 at 4:06 PM

Email your Senators now

rural hospitals need your support     Friend, This week is National Rural Hospital Week, a time to call attention to the Hospital Heroes who provide life-saving care to rural communities. Did you know that rural hospitals provide health care to more than 60 million Americans across 90% …
  [email protected] · [email protected]
October 16, 2019 at 10:43 PM

54% of patient journeys start here...

That's why we need to protect primary care at all costs.     Friend, Every patient's journey starts somewhere. Oftentimes, that journey begins with a check-up with a primary care physician. Primary care is often the first point of contact with a hospital's vast, interconnected system o…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
October 7, 2019 at 10:07 PM

[Blog] Nancy beat breast cancer.

See how she did it.     See how Nancy did it Age has done nothing to slow down Nancy Simpson. At 71, she works as a personal trainer to help clients reach their goals with a positive attitude. But despite a lifetime of fitness training, nothing could have prepared her for what her do…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
September 15, 2019 at 2:05 PM

When you were born, a nurse was there for you...

Return the love on Neonatal Nurses Day.     Count with us: 1 Mississippi, 2 Mississippi, 3 Mississippi, 4 Mississippi, 5 Mississippi, 6 Mississippi, 7 Mississippi, 8 Mississippi. A baby was just born! That's right, a baby is born every 8 seconds in the U.S. That's almost 11 thousand ba…
  Coalition to Protect America's Health Care · [email protected]
September 9, 2019 at 2:04 PM

[Add your name] Protecting care in 2020

and beyond.     Hello, Every American deserves access to quality health care. Yet each year, politicians put that access at risk. As Congress reconvenes in Washington this week, they'll turn their attention to spending proposals and funding decisions for 2020 that could affect hospital…
  Coalition to Protect America's Health Care · [email protected]
August 20, 2019 at 10:05 AM

Copper-infused bed sheets?

And other patient-centered design innovations.     Friends, Did you know that copper oxide can be effective at preventing certain infections? The Hospital Heroes at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Virginia did. That's why all their linens — from bed sheets to gowns — are infused with this mu…
  Coalition to Protect America's Health Care · [email protected]
August 13, 2019 at 10:06 PM

Could your vaccine knowledge use a booster?

See the state of vaccines -- by the numbers!     Friends, Long before August was declared National Immunization Awareness Month, people in China and India were practicing inoculation as early as 200 BCE! Vaccines have come a long way since then. Thanks to hundreds of years of innovation…
  Coalition to Protect America's Health Care · [email protected]
July 31, 2019 at 2:56 PM

Share your health care story

What does access to quality health care and strong hospitals mean for you?       This year, our community continues to fight hard to protect health coverage for all Americans. We’re glad you’re part of our team to help us fight off any changes that put our families in jeopardy. We all hav…
  Coalition to Protect America's Health Care · [email protected]
July 26, 2019 at 2:56 PM

Thank you

Take our one-minute survey.     Welcome to our community of health care advocates. We’re committed to protecting quality care and keeping hospitals strong, and you couldn’t have joined at a better time. Lawmakers continue to weigh proposals that could reduce health coverage and raise cos…