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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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

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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]
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…
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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…
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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…
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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% …
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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…
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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…
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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…