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April 23, 2022 at 2:30 PM

These wins would not be possible without you

Help us celebrate the fight for affordable health care       When patient care is threatened, the Coalition to Protect America’s Health Care is there.  The pandemic created a renewed focus and attention on the importance of accessible, quality health care, and it re…

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April 14, 2022 at 8:30 PM

550 days battling Covid

Donnell Hunter is finally home       Donnell Hunter’s street was lined with people whooping and hollering, holding signs of welcome and encouragement for him as he traveled home from the hospital in early March. After spending 550 days in the hospital for Covid, he w…

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April 8, 2022 at 5:39 PM

Quick question for you

Answer it with one click!       Over the last few months, Medicare and Medicaid have been a central focus of this Coalition. Together, we’ve spoken out about these programs and their importance in guaranteeing health care coverage and reducing disparities in health a…

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March 30, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Thank the doctors in District Of Columbia

It’s National Doctors’ Day       Maybe you’ve had the flu or a broken bone. Perhaps your sister or mother needed life-saving treatments, or you sat by your grandfather's bed while he recovered from surgery. Whatever it was that you experienced, chances are that you o…

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March 23, 2022 at 5:05 PM

🎂 Happy Birthday ACA 🎂

A look back at the last 12 years       It’s been twelve years since President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law, and for those without insurance, March 23, 2010 was life changing. The small business owner who couldn’t afford coverage for her family…

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March 16, 2022 at 4:30 PM

You have the power

Tell lawmakers to protect Medicare       Friend, over 62 million people access Medicare. They are your friends, neighbors, and loved ones. If you could help protect them and ensure their access to care, would you? Right now, Medicare is on the verge of funding cut…

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March 4, 2022 at 10:06 PM

It's been two years of COVID-19

We need to protect patient care more than ever >>       We all hoped for a short-lived blip on the radar. But two years later, our lives have been transformed by COVID-19. Vaccines and advancements in testing are helping to turn the tide -- but there is sti…

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February 28, 2022 at 6:32 PM

Good health care is equitable health care

We need to end Medicare cuts       Friend — The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored that we have a long way to go before we achieve health equity in America. Data from the CDC show that Black, Latino, and indigenous people in the United States have experienced higher …

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February 18, 2022 at 5:04 PM

FWD: No Medicare cuts

Send your message to Congress Hello again, Did you get our last email? Without immediate action from Congress, Medicare will face funding cuts that could have a devastating impact on patient care.  Tell Congress to protect hospitals and patient care and stop the Medicare cuts >> Hospitals …

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February 14, 2022 at 4:08 PM

❤️ Share the love ❤️

Sign our Valentine’s Day card for health care workers       Roses are red, violets are blue, health care workers are awesome, so we’re saying THANK YOU! Health care workers provide care around the clock, come rain or shine in every community across the country. So n…

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February 10, 2022 at 3:31 PM

Hospitals & health systems need you

Demand lawmakers protect patient care>>       It’s true – Medicare is once again facing funding cuts, which are scheduled to go into effect at midnight, March 31, 2022. We know it hasn't been long since we last reached out about cuts to Medicare. But until Con…

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February 1, 2022 at 9:01 PM

Thank you

Your 2021 Impact Report       From advocating for funding for front-line hospitals and health systems to helping halt Medicare cuts, and showering hospital heroes with messages of thanks and appreciation, this Coalition had a busy 2021.  Our Coalition grew in size …

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January 24, 2022 at 8:00 PM

❤️ Thank you, Hospital Heroes ❤️

Read more thank you notes       Do you remember in the early days of the pandemic how Americans opened their doors and windows at 8 pm every night to make noise and express their gratitude for health care workers?  In that same spirit, this Coalition invited you to …

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January 18, 2022 at 9:01 PM

We can’t do this without you

Will you support health care workers in 2022 and beyond       Hello, It’s a new year, but many of the challenges of 2021 remain: The Omicron variant is surging, straining hospitals and health care workers, and threats to care are a continuing risk. As we look to the …

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December 13, 2021 at 11:01 PM

[Update] Senate and House vote to suspend the 6% Medicare cuts

The letters from this community helped make this possible.       Great news, Friend! Following an outpouring of emails from our Coalition, Congress voted to pass the Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act — halting the looming 6% cuts to Me…

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December 7, 2021 at 8:30 PM

Don’t let the flu stop you

Find a vaccine location near you       Friend, it’s never a good time to get the flu. But National Influenza Vaccination Week is the PERFECT time to get the flu vaccine if you haven’t already. Millions of people get sick with the flu every year. You can protect yours…

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December 1, 2021 at 8:01 PM

Tell Congress to stop devastating cuts to Medicare

Send your message directly 📩 >>       When personal or global disaster strikes we rely on hospitals and health systems to provide critical care and support. During the pandemic, they have consistently shown up for patients, families, and communities during th…

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November 23, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Thanks to all the doctors, nurses, and Hospital Heroes

Share your appreciation on social media       Friend, Every day since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, health care workers have put on their scrubs and PPE and headed to work to care for patients in hospitals around the country. They risk their own lives to save o…

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November 18, 2021 at 11:01 PM

We’re celebrating National Rural Hospital week!

Take a moment to learn about the importance of rural hospitals and health system       Dear Friend, From rolling countrysides to vast deserts and everywhere in between, patients count on rural hospitals, health systems, and health care workers to provide lifesaving c…

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November 3, 2021 at 5:01 PM

⚠️ Hospitals face Medicare cuts up to 6%

Your voice can make a difference -- email your lawmaker now.       Dear friend, In response to the COVID-19 crisis, Congress passed critical bills to provide funding for hospitals all over the country, ensuring access to necessary care for patients. Now, as we appr…

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October 26, 2021 at 6:31 PM

New blog: 4 Ways to keep your family safe this Halloween

Read on >>       Dear Friend, Spooky season is here and that means tricks, treats, and frights galore. But there’s no need to give your health a scare — Read up on how to keep your family safe and healthy this Halloween.     READ ON » Whether you’re trick…

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October 13, 2021 at 6:34 PM

Are you ready for flu season, Friend?

Take our quick quiz to find out >>       Friend, fall is officially underway — and so is flu season. That means hospitals and health care workers are bracing for an uptick in patients as the COVID-19 pandemic and flu season overlap for a second year. Here’s t…

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October 8, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Take the pledge: Help us end the stigma surrounding mental illness

Together we can the stigma and support mental health care for all who need it.       Dear Friend, According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 1 in 5 Americans experience mental illness in any given year. Despite its prevalence, the stigma and fear of seek…

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September 29, 2021 at 5:01 PM

5 steps to better heart health ❤️

Lower your risk of cardiovascular disease with these simple tips       IMPROVE MY HEART HEALTH   protecthealthcare.org | Unsubscribe Like on Facebook | Follow on Twitter P.O. Box 30211, Bethesda, MD 20824-0211

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September 15, 2021 at 4:30 PM

Help us celebrate Neonatal Nurses Day!

Share your appreciation today.       Their patients may be small in size, but the care neonatal nurses provide is immense. Today on Neonatal Nurses Day, we’re expressing our gratitude to all of the Hospital Heroes who provide love and expert care to babies in the ne…

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September 6, 2021 at 3:01 PM

We’re celebrating Labor Day with a special card 💌

Show Hospital Heroes you care       What do doctors, nurses, and health care workers have in common? They’re all Hospital Heroes. Across the country, hospitals are filled with staff who go above and beyond, working holidays, nights, and weekends to care for our comm…

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September 2, 2021 at 10:02 PM

A year and a half of fighting COVID-19

Read the stories of the Hospital Heroes on the front lines       For the past year and a half, Hospital Heroes have been on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, unwavering in their commitment to providing excellent care to all patients. Today, we’re sharing sto…

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August 18, 2021 at 6:30 PM

Give this quiz a shot 💉

Vaccine resources inside >>       Hi there, As COVID-19 and its highly contagious delta variant continue to spread in our communities, it's critical to do everything you can to protect your health and the health of those around you. One way to do that? Get you…

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August 11, 2021 at 11:02 PM

New blog: 6 Hospital Heroes you may not know

Read on >>       When you think of Hospital Heroes what do you see? Probably doctors and nurses in their scrubs, stethoscopes in hand, caring for patients — and you'd be right. But there are also many other members of hospital staff who play a key role in the …

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August 5, 2021 at 11:01 PM

☀️ Take our summer safety quiz

Just one click to answer!       Hi there, Our top tip for staying safe this summer? Monitor and follow the COVID-19 guidelines in District Of Columbia and anywhere you travel. As some parts of the country are re-opening, summertime means spending days laying by the…

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July 31, 2021 at 1:02 PM

[anniversary alert] Will you help protect Medicare & Medicaid?

Pledge your commitment now!       Hello, Medicare covers a multitude of health services for older people and younger people with disabilities. Medicaid provides health coverage for millions of American families with lower incomes. Both programs are vital to the heal…

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July 22, 2021 at 11:00 PM

[Inside] Answers to your COVID-19 vaccine questions

Hear from the expert!       We asked for your most pressing questions on COVID-19 guidance and safety measures and our community delivered. Now, Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Sands has the answers to the top seven questions. Learn more about COVID-19 vaccine safety >&g…

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July 20, 2021 at 11:01 PM

[Inside] Answers to your COVID-19 vaccine questions

Hear from the expert!       We asked for your most pressing questions on COVID-19 guidance and safety measures and our community delivered. Now, Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Sands has the answers to the top seven questions. Learn more about COVID-19 vaccine safety >&g…

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June 24, 2021 at 11:00 PM

Act today: Pledge your support for hospitals in 2021

Sign the pledge now.       We’re almost halfway through 2021, and already our coalition has spoken up more than 70,000 times to protect access to quality care for all Americans. Supporters, like you, helped us call on Congress to suspend 2% Medicare cuts and advocat…

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May 28, 2021 at 11:04 AM

Questions about COVID-19 guidance?

Ask our expert.     Vaccination efforts are in full swing across the country and an end to the COVID-19 pandemic seems to be in sight. But what exactly does the transition to post-pandemic life look like? The Coalition is partnering with Chief Epidemiologist and Chief Patient Safety Of…

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May 20, 2021 at 11:05 PM

6 hospital therapy dogs that will make you smile

Meet them in our new blog.     Did you know that not all Hospital Heroes wear scrubs? Some don a coat of fur, have four legs, and sometimes even nap on the job! Check out 6 adorable and hardworking therapy dogs making hospital rounds across the country. MEET THE DOGS Therapy do…

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May 11, 2021 at 11:04 PM

The best way to celebrate National Hospital Week

Find out how >>     It's National Hospital Week, a time to celebrate the hospitals, health systems, and health care workers who provide vital care for their communities every day of the year. To mark this important week, will you pledge to support hospitals and protect access to q…

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May 3, 2021 at 6:03 PM

Quick question for you

Answer it with one click!     We have one quick question for you: Do you believe all Americans deserve access to the best quality health care? Yes! Absolutely! Your feedback helps us align on our shared priorities as we continue advocating for quality patient care. Just one c…

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April 27, 2021 at 9:40 PM

What do dairymaids have to do with the smallpox vaccine?

Find out now >>     Did you know that dairymaids helped lead to the discovery of the smallpox vaccine? Click here to find out how, plus check out 5 other vaccine facts in honor of World Immunization Week. Thanks to hundreds of years of innovation and support by scientists, doc…

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April 14, 2021 at 9:39 PM

We spoke. Congress listened.

The 2% Medicare cuts are suspended.     Great news! Following an outpouring of emails from our Coalition, the Senate and House voted to eliminate the 2% Medicare cuts. This victory is shared by hospitals, health systems, patients, and everyone in the Coalition who spoke out against the…

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March 23, 2021 at 11:05 PM

Hospitals & health systems are counting on you

Help them get the resources they need to continue caring for patients during the pandemic.     protecthealthcare.org | Unsubscribe Like on Facebook | Follow on Twitter P.O. Box 30211, Bethesda, MD 20824-0211

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March 17, 2021 at 11:39 PM

Tell Congress: No cuts to hospitals during the pandemic

Send your message now >>     Congress heard our calls to protect care and passed the American Rescue Plan last week. The legislation includes funding to support vaccination efforts, rural hospitals, and increased health insurance coverage options. The 64,294 letters from our Coali…

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February 26, 2021 at 5:05 PM

🚨 Action Alert: Urge your lawmakers to prioritize patient care in D.C.

Take two minutes to send your message now.     Action needed: Urge your lawmakers to prioritize patient care >> The front line health care workers of America's hospitals and health systems have served patients since the pandemic began. They've cared tirelessly for millions of…

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February 4, 2021 at 10:41 PM

[Inside] One question for you

about your 2021 priorities.     As we look forward to the year ahead and an eventual end to the pandemic, many Americans are relieved to finally put 2020 behind us, and understandably so. But the pandemic and the conversations around health care aren't over yet — they will be top of min…

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January 25, 2021 at 10:44 PM

Know a Hospital Hero?

Help them get the recognition they deserve!     We recently passed the one-year mark since the country's first confirmed COVID-19 case. We're reflecting on the hospital staff who have worked tirelessly to care for our families and communities every day of this pandemic. We're grateful f…

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December 28, 2020 at 12:03 PM

Thank you for supporting hospitals, health systems, and health care workers

You were there when they needed you most.     To say 2020 has been a challenging year would be an understatement. The pandemic disrupted our lives and tested our resiliency month after month. But it also brought a renewed sense of community, compassion, and gratitude. Throughout these d…

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December 18, 2020 at 12:05 AM

Help us spread holiday cheer, not COVID-19!

Spread the word about celebrating responsibly.     As a dedicated Coalition supporter, you share our commitment to protecting patient care and keeping our communities safe and healthy. You also know that we're facing a crucial time in this pandemic — cases are surging dramatically across…

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December 7, 2020 at 5:03 PM

Your Hospital Hero 🏆

We'd love to hear about them!     As this year comes to a close, we're reflecting on the hospital employees who work all hours of the day and night — on holidays, weekends, and every day of this pandemic — to care for our families. We're grateful for their courage and dedication always,…

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December 2, 2020 at 11:07 PM

[Inside] 5 stories that will make you smile

From NICU heroes to a 100-year-old COVID survivor.     This year has been filled with unexpected challenges and uncertainties for everyone. But through it all, we could always count on doctors, nurses, and hospital employees to show up for patients and provide lifesaving care for their c…

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November 18, 2020 at 5:08 PM

Sign the pledge to protect rural hospitals and health systems

Rural hospitals and health systems are vital to more than 60 million Americans     This week is National Rural Hospital Week, a time to celebrate the unique and essential role hospitals and health systems play in rural communities across 90% of the United States. Often the sole comprehen…

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