Health is a Human Right Articles

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The most critical thing you could possibly do for your country, for the health care workers on the frontlines and for the health of your community is to stay home.

Cee J and Shar's story - California Medicaid matters.

Medicaid and cataract surgery opened up her world again It’s hard to put a price on your eyesight, but to Robin, 67, it’s the best gift she’s ever received. Thanks to Medicaid, she was able to...

Medicaid is David’s lifeline after a stroke David has a lot to live for. At age 69, he has six adult children, 20 grandkids and 11 great-grandkids. He also has his beloved martial arts that he...

Medicaid is a ‘godsend’ during job search For 18 years, Julie loved working as a residency coordinator in the orthopedics department of a large teaching hospital in Syracuse, New York. It was...

A daughter’s love and Medicaid There’s not much Jackie wouldn’t do for her mom Irene. When Irene’s chronic illnesses became worse and she couldn’t afford the growing medical bills, Jackie...

Life after a devastating car crash Just months after her 24th birthday, Chauntal Lewis was driving away from a friend’s house one morning when a semi-truck slammed into her car. She lost her...

Medicaid is a ‘godsend’ Margot is all about doing for others. Before she became ill, she volunteered at a local food bank, cooked Thanksgiving meals for seniors in need and helped at her...

Medicaid supports renewal after brain injury When Greg was 17, he and his girlfriend went swimming in a lake on a hot July afternoon. Together they swam far out in the lake, relishing the cool...

Dr. Keay's story - Washington Medicaid matters.

A national charity announced a big partnership and a lofty goal to house 20 percent of Portland’s "chronically homeless" by creating 300 permanent supportive housing units over the next few...

A “share your story” submission - Oregon My husband has been ill for years, and no one seems to know what's wrong. We suspect Parkinson's disease, but the road to diagnosis is long. We've been...

Becky's story - Alaska Very few people live 24/7 in the world of Medicaid. Becky, 35, is one of them. As a medical social worker at an outpatient clinic, each day she helps her clients apply for...

Drew's Story Alaska When Drew signed up for health insurance a few years ago through the Affordable Care Act, it was the first time the 58-year-old had coverage since he was a kid. “Signing up is...