The future of U.S. healthcare needs us
The future of U.S. healthcare depends not solely on the changes happening within HHS but on the actions of those who can step in quickly to address the gaps being created.
One of the privileges of living and working in the Greater Boston Area is seeing many changes happening in real time. From massive layoffs to cuts in federal funding, I’m seeing many of my colleagues and friends massively impacted by decisions made by those far away from this work.
History has taught me that fighting for the right to health isn’t a new concept but one that has deep roots in the civil rights movement. Just as the first US community health centers were opened in Boston, Massachusetts, and Mount Bayou, Mississippi, we can continue to look toward community health as a way to address the coming gaps in public health.
That could look like:
1. Volunteering at your local clinic or community health center.
2. Participating in a community garden to support access to fresh foods.
3. Shopping at a local farmers’ market and buying local produce.
While this list is not meant to be exclusive, these are just a few things I’ve done in my lifetime to support the communities where I’ve lived. And, I plan to do more of it to support community health in these changing times.
What’s another way we can support community health?
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