1 in 10 Americans cannot afford their prescriptions. This means millions of Americans everyday live without the medications they may require to survive. As drug costs continiously inflate, it's clear that something needs to be done.

Hundreds of public sector jobs will be lost along with essential services to additional thousands of vulnerable mentally ill and elderly citizens. Privatization is nothing more than profiteering. Please join UE Local 170, West Virginia Public Workers Union’s counter-attack. Furthermore, call your Delegate (s) or Senators (s) and tell them you strongly oppose the privatization of all state hospitals. Demand Cabinet Secretary Bill Crouch’s resignation. Demand that DHHR stop spending $ 18 Million dollars a year on out of state contract employees and expedite the hiring process for full-time state employees.

Finally, there is a potential solution to this mess -- now is the time to make our voices heard. Congress needs to know that the American people want the ACA fixed and there will be political consequences if they don't support this legislation.

My wife died from a related failure caused by incurable Alzheimer's her vital signs were not monitored in hospice and palliative which violates the intent we will care for our patient alive till they die. Medical care was totally eliminated in palliative to hasten her death.

President Trump's executive orders cancelling Health Care Subsidies and creating Inter-State Markets will cause Insurance companies to raise premiums over 20%. Inter State markets will allow smaller Insurance plans that will cut out pre-existing conditions and seriously effect premiums for those existing under Affordable Care Act. Congress MUST first enact an emergency measure replacing subsidies that have been revoked by President Trump and place a moratorium on any premium increases by Insurance Companies; and continue work on a Bi-Partisan measure to create a strong system of Health Care Markets.

This fall, Chicago Park District is offering more than 600 "Wellness" classes all over the city. But, none are currently scheduled for Winter. The grants which funded these classes ended and new grants are insufficient to fund the program. These classes need to be included in the Park District's regular budget so they continue without disruption. They offer Chicagoans of all ages important opportunities for exercise and community at little or no cost. Just a sample of the classes includes Teen Fit Box, Special Education Cardio Conditioning, Senior Chair Exercise, Adult Circuit training, Yoga, Mommy & Me, Nutrition and Pilates. The Wellness program also funds fitness centers in many parks.

Donald Trump's executive order sets into motion a potential collapse of markets for individuals and small businesses — hiking costs and gutting consumer protections for people with pre-existing conditions.

It's supposedly legal, but I can't figure out how to get it here.

Because I feel like Chronic Pain sufferers like Myself are going to end up living in severe Pain for the rest of our lives. I have had Chronic Pain most of My life. I am a 57-year-old female Who was born with Congenital Scoliosis that affects My neck, back, and legs. I am never pain-free, but where would I be without the pain meds? This is a question that I hope is not answered for Me by Our State Representatives..... I speak for the people who are Chronic Pain sufferers that have no idea how they will function on a daily basis without pain medication. Please take into consideration that not all people who take Pain Medication are Drug Abusers. If You really think about it, Saying Opioids Kill Is liken to Saying Guns Kill!

Joyce's local doctor can no longer treat her and her only treatment option is at Bringham Women's Hospital in Boston. Medicare and CDPHP have denied this surgery as the hospital is out of state. She has dedicated her life to helping others in the community, raising 13 children of her own and developing the leaders of tomorrow through Mother Teresa Academy (a Non-Profit school that she founded). She has a lifetime of giving back to the community and now it is our time to give back to her and send a clear message to the insurance companies to approve her claim for the surgery that is needed. Help Joyce get the care she needs to continue her mission in life by signing this petition.

New Haven Residential Treatment Center has been abusing and neglecting minors with mental health who have been placed in their care. Students are threatened not to talk, including removing phone privileges and contact with the outside world, in order to prevent them from speaking out. All staff are legally mandated reporters, yet the incidents are majorly underreported. Most incidents are shoved under the rug as "attention seeking" or "behavioral issues." Students who attempted to leave campus to call the cops were physically restrained and lost phone privileges. Alumni started to post on their Facebook page. Reviews were turned off and posts were deleted. New Haven should be a haven first and a business second. They have refrained from responding to reports of abuse in order to save face, completely neglecting the needs of those they claim to help. Please hold New Haven liable for their actions and protect the girls there currently. Give them a voice! http://fox13now.com/2017/09/26/utah-county-therapist-arrested-for-alleged-sexual-abuse-of-underage-girl/ This incident happened at New Haven, yet they have not commented on it and their name was emitted from the article. Please stop protecting this horrible institution!! Their business and money don't matter when the lives of so many teens are at risk!

It has come to our attention that there are a number of (non-medical) vaccine exemptions in our schools and no standard guidelines for vetting them. Please see the full statement here: http://bit.ly/927vaxx