Health care is a human right but racial disparities persist in both health care access and health outcomes in the District. Black residents shouldered the uneven health burdens of the pandemic, making up the vast majority of virus-related deaths, while grief, financial instability, and social isolation have brought on a national mental health crisis. DC must continue to be a leader in expanding health care access and reducing disparities by adequately funding core health programs and removing unnecessary barriers to care.
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More Work is Needed to Get Low-Income Residents Insured
By Jodi Kwarciany • June 17, 2016 • Health Equity
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Guest Blog: DC Should Fund a Better Start for Struggling Young Children
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • May 4, 2016 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education / Health Equity
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Let’s Use School Health Centers to Connect Troubled Students to Emotional and Mental Health Help
By Ed Lazere • April 13, 2016 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education / Health Equity
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