As a mother, I've witnessed the devastating impact of unaffordable healthcare on families in Oakland County. It's not uncommon to see seniors rationing prescriptions or delaying care due to mounting medical bills. The financial burden can be overwhelming, forcing many small business owners to choose between paying their employees' health insurance premiums and keeping them employed.
Growing up as an immigrant daughter, I understood the value of stability and security. My parents worked hard to build a life in this country, only to see it threatened by someone getting sick. No one should face bankruptcy because they need medical care. It's unacceptable that even families who follow the rules can lose everything due to unforeseen circumstances.
The data paints a stark picture: Michigan has higher rates of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and obesity compared to other states. We die younger, experience more poor physical and mental health days each month, and struggle with transportation, education, income, housing stability, and social connection issues. These outcomes are not the result of individual choices but rather a product of poor policy decisions.
The report highlights that personal income is the single strongest predictor of health outcomes. Lower pay increases the risk of food insecurity, lack of regular medical care, and stress, which can make people sick. When income disparities intersect with race, the consequences become devastating – Black infants in Michigan die at nearly three times the rate of white infants.
This is why simply tweaking existing healthcare systems won't be enough. We need a comprehensive overhaul that puts people first. I support Medicare for All, a system that provides access to quality doctors, prescriptions, mental health services, and addiction treatment without fear of surprise bills or financial collapse.
A healthy Michigan isn't just about living longer; it's about living better with dignity and security. Our families deserve nothing less. As a candidate running in Michigan's 11th District, I will fight for lower costs, fairer rules, and a healthcare system that views Americans as human beings, not commodities to be exploited.
The stakes are clear: we need a healthcare system that prioritizes people over profits. We need to protect patients, ensure continuity of care, and provide access to medical services without fear of financial ruin. It's time for Michigan to take a stand and demand better from its leaders.
Growing up as an immigrant daughter, I understood the value of stability and security. My parents worked hard to build a life in this country, only to see it threatened by someone getting sick. No one should face bankruptcy because they need medical care. It's unacceptable that even families who follow the rules can lose everything due to unforeseen circumstances.
The data paints a stark picture: Michigan has higher rates of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and obesity compared to other states. We die younger, experience more poor physical and mental health days each month, and struggle with transportation, education, income, housing stability, and social connection issues. These outcomes are not the result of individual choices but rather a product of poor policy decisions.
The report highlights that personal income is the single strongest predictor of health outcomes. Lower pay increases the risk of food insecurity, lack of regular medical care, and stress, which can make people sick. When income disparities intersect with race, the consequences become devastating – Black infants in Michigan die at nearly three times the rate of white infants.
This is why simply tweaking existing healthcare systems won't be enough. We need a comprehensive overhaul that puts people first. I support Medicare for All, a system that provides access to quality doctors, prescriptions, mental health services, and addiction treatment without fear of surprise bills or financial collapse.
A healthy Michigan isn't just about living longer; it's about living better with dignity and security. Our families deserve nothing less. As a candidate running in Michigan's 11th District, I will fight for lower costs, fairer rules, and a healthcare system that views Americans as human beings, not commodities to be exploited.
The stakes are clear: we need a healthcare system that prioritizes people over profits. We need to protect patients, ensure continuity of care, and provide access to medical services without fear of financial ruin. It's time for Michigan to take a stand and demand better from its leaders.
This is so messed up I feel bad even thinking about people having to ration meds just because they can't afford it. It's not right that people are being priced out of life due to some unexpected health issue 
But seriously, a Medicare for All system sounds like a solid plan to me. Can't have people worrying about bills while trying to get better, right? 
we need Medicare 4 All like wat she said low income ppl r dyin bc dey cant afford meds n stuff
we deserve 2 live w/ dignity & security not 2 worry bout gettin sick & bankrupted 
And how income disparity intersects with race is just heartbreaking 
Not just about the profit margins 
. It's time for change! 
Ugh, another example of how broken our healthcare system is! Can't believe we're still paying more for subpar care than other developed countries 
! No more playing catch-up with basic human rights 
. Our politicians need to stop making healthcare about profit and start putting people over pills 
. It's time for real change, not just empty promises 
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I can only imagine how hard it must be to see loved ones struggle with unaffordable healthcare. It's heartbreaking that families are forced to make impossible choices between paying bills or taking care of their health 
. The stats on Michigan's health issues are sobering, and it's clear that our system is broken 
. Medicare for All could be a game-changer 
. We deserve better than to be treated like commodities 
What's wrong with putting people first instead of just looking out for profits? 
. We need to make sure everyone has access to quality doctors, mental health services, and addiction treatment without worrying about surprise bills or financial ruin. That's what we should be fighting for as a society! 
and mental health support is SO important too 
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... That's totally unacceptable and it needs to change ASAP. We need to do better, for everyone's sake 
... I wish there was a way to make healthcare more affordable without sacrificing quality or... or... ugh, I don't know! 
. It's time for Michigan to take a stand and demand better from its leaders 
. We deserve a healthcare system that prioritizes people, not profits