This week (Feb 15-19), Members of Congress will be back in their home districts for the President's Day Recess. While jobs and the economy are likely to top most Members' agendas, it is critical that they keep hearing from constituents about the need to continue the work on meaningful, comprehensive health care reform for patients- and you can help!
Recently, the AHA released a survey showing that affordability is the number one concern and problem heart disease and stroke patients face in getting the quality health care they need. It is information like this that is so important for our legislators to be hearing as they determine how to move forward with health care reform. That's why the AHA has created a one-pager summarizing the survey results and is asking advocates to do drop-bys during the recess period to share the information with Members.
What is a "drop-by" you ask? It's easy- just follow the steps below!
1) Print off the handout provided by the AHA- "NEW POLL FINDS CVD PATIENTS FACE MAJOR CHALLENGES IN SECURING AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE AND PREVENTIVE SERVICES"
2) Look up the addresses for the district offices of your Members of Congress. You can easily find this information on your Representative and Senators' webpages.
3) Visit the office when you have a spare moment (during your lunch hour, while your out running errands, etc). You don't need an appointment...just "drop-by" to deliver the handout with the message, "The health care challenges patients face have not ended. Neither should Congress’ efforts to achieve meaningful, comprehensive health care reform." And don't forget to leave your name and contact number with the staff person you talk to.
4) Let us know how it went by shooting us a quick note! advocacydc@heart.org.
Thank you for all you do!
Recently, the AHA released a survey showing that affordability is the number one concern and problem heart disease and stroke patients face in getting the quality health care they need. It is information like this that is so important for our legislators to be hearing as they determine how to move forward with health care reform. That's why the AHA has created a one-pager summarizing the survey results and is asking advocates to do drop-bys during the recess period to share the information with Members.
What is a "drop-by" you ask? It's easy- just follow the steps below!
1) Print off the handout provided by the AHA- "NEW POLL FINDS CVD PATIENTS FACE MAJOR CHALLENGES IN SECURING AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE AND PREVENTIVE SERVICES"
2) Look up the addresses for the district offices of your Members of Congress. You can easily find this information on your Representative and Senators' webpages.
3) Visit the office when you have a spare moment (during your lunch hour, while your out running errands, etc). You don't need an appointment...just "drop-by" to deliver the handout with the message, "The health care challenges patients face have not ended. Neither should Congress’ efforts to achieve meaningful, comprehensive health care reform." And don't forget to leave your name and contact number with the staff person you talk to.
4) Let us know how it went by shooting us a quick note! advocacydc@heart.org.
Thank you for all you do!
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