Medicare for All
Action Alerts
July & August 2021
The Medicare for All movement is growing so strong and diverse, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with. HOORAY!
If you learn of an upcoming action taking place in California that you would like included in our Action Alerts, e-mail us at healteam@heal-ca.org.
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July 14, 5 pm: Zoom Discussion – The Single Payer Solution
Join Healthy California Now for a discussion about the Single Payer Solution with Dr. James G. Kahn, MD, MPH. Dr. Kahn is professor emeritus in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics and the Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies at UCSF. Registration required.
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July 22, 5 pm: AB 1400 Zoom Strategy Call
California Nurses Association/NNU presents their latest organizing strategy to pass Cal-Care, AB-1400. Registration required.
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July 24: Marches for Medicare for All
Check your local march for locations and times.
At least 45 pro-Medicare for All marches are taking place all over the country. “Look up” by zip code is on the website.
Here are links to marches taking place in California. Keep checking as new marches may be added!
March for Medicare for All (Los Angeles)
March for Medicare for All (San Francisco)
March for Medicare for All (San Diego)
March for Medicare for All (Irvine)
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July 31, 2 pm: #KeepThePromise Vigils, Los Angeles and Oakland
In light of the devastating COVID pandemic and to commemorate Medicare’s 56th birthday, Medicare-for-All advocates are holding a vigil for loved ones lost because of America’s broken promise of guaranteed healthcare.
Join community members and advocates who are urging California Governor Gavin Newsom and legislators to implement single-payer/ Medicare for All in the Golden State!
#KeepThePromise
Want to host a #KeepThePromise vigil in your community?
Write GavinKeepThePromise@gmail.com.
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August 25, 10-2 pm: Healthy California for All Commission
Topic
Systems of Accountability: Solving for Barriers to Access, Quality and Equity
To get emails announcing upcoming public hearings, write: CHHSMAIL@chhs.ca.gov.
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