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New Poll: Michigan voters broadly agree Medicaid matters, health care costs must come down
Michigan voters may be sharply divided on candidates this fall, but a new statewide survey from Healthier United finds strong agreement on the health care issues facing their families. More than 90% of voters say Medicaid is important to health care access in their community, over 75% say making health insurance premiums affordable should be a top priority for state leaders, and large majorities want action on youth mental health and maternity care in rural Michigan.
Healthier United cheers North Carolina lawmakers for restoring some funding for the Healthy Opportunities Pilot in their new state budget.
The Healthy Opportunities Pilot (HOP) is a common-sense investment in people’s health across North Carolina, especially in rural areas.
New NC polling on affordability, healthcare, civility, Senate race
Healthier United hosted a Zoom call to discuss new North Carolina polling results. Morgan Jackson and Paul Shumaker, a bipartisan team that worked together on this poll, and discussed their findings during a virtual session.
"One of the more interesting surveys I have done in North Carolina,” Shumaker said. “Insightful data.”
NC’s Kody Kinsley joins board at Healthier United
Healthier United, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that works to improve public health on behalf of everyday Americans, is proud to announce that former North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kody Kinsley has joined the board of its 501(c)(3) arm.
Healthier United Announces First Public Initiative, Disagree Healthier
Today, Healthier United announced its first public initiative, Disagree Healthier. Disagree Healthier brings people together to improve how we debate health issues for the sake of our well-being, both as individuals and as a democracy.
Healthier Colorado Launches New National Organization, Healthier United
Today, Healthier Colorado announced the official launch of a new national umbrella organization, Healthier United. Building on more than a decade of success in Colorado, Healthier United brings the mission and impact of Healthier Colorado to other states to advance public health across the country.