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Coalition Members Joined Secretary Sebelius for Private "State of Women's Health" Gathering

On Thursday, January 26, Coalition members joined Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius for an intimate conversation about the positive impact the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has had in the lives of women like Robyn Martin.  Martin, mother of 5-month old Jax who suffers from a life-threatening genetic disorder, says that removal of lifetime insurance coverage caps under the ACA has been a relief to her family. Read more here and here.  You can also view video from ABC News.  The best way to illustrate the benefits of reform is with individuals’ and families’ health care stories.  Send us yours. We will keep your personal details anonymous.

Get the Word Out

  • Family Planning Works Act took effect on January 1, 2012. This entitles some 35,000 women under 200% of the federal poverty level to be eligible for family planning services before, rather after, their first pregnancy.  Get more information or call 1.800.456.8900. 
  • Maryland Tobacco Quitline - Get a Poster: DHMH's Center for Health Promotion and Education has developed a number of posters highlighting the fact that children and second hand smoke don’t mix.  Get more information or call 410.267.0337 or 410.271.4557.  
  • Small Business Tax Credits – Get more information from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services or the Internal Revenue Service.

Creating Health Equity - Maryland's State Health Improvement Process (SHIP)

  • Maryland is committed to reducing health disparities based on a number of factors that include gender, race, ethnicity, and georgraphic location. The SHIP is one tool to address this goal. It will:
  • Learn more about health disparities in our state. 

Get Involved – Make Health Care Reform Happen in Maryland

  • We need you! The Coalition is launching an outreach effort to women of color. Join and bring the voices of all women to our work to ensure that all Marylanders have the health care they need and deserve. 
  • Organize an event for your organization or community.  The Coalition will be happy to help with handouts or a speaker.
  • Let us know about other health care reform related events and we will post them on our calendar. 
  • The best way to illustrate the benefits of reform is with individuals’ and families’ health care stories.  Send us yours. We will keep your personal details anonymous.

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Coalition Updates 

Left to Right: Anna Benyo, Leni Preston, and Judy WaxmanOn January 23, the Coalition held a well attended educational forum in Annapolis, which focused on health care reform and getting the exchange right for Maryland as well as tips on effective advocacy strategies.  Thanks to all the participants, speakers, volunteers, and sponsors who made this event a success!

We remain committed to working with our members across Maryland and with our national partners, including Raising Women's Voices and the National Women's Health Network. We are particularly excited to be one of 10 states included in the National Women's Law Center's State of Women project. Contact our project coordinator Sandy Kick for information. 

We look forward to working with our members and we need your help: Our Signature Scarf

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