Issue Position: Affordable Healthcare

Issue Position

For far too many in our county, seeing a doctor involves driving an hour or more away. In addition to increasing access to doctors, we need to ensure the strength and viability of our health clinics and our own Waldo County General Hospital (WCGH). Health care funding is a huge national battle, and I will champion policies that best serve our rural communities.

This past year my wife was diagnosed with breast cancer. I am convinced that she is much more likely to survive this because of the quality of care she received right here in Waldo county. I also know her prognosis was significantly impacted by the fact we are insured. I believe all people deserve this level of care and should not be bankrupted by it. A moral society provides access to affordable health care.

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