Issue Position: Health Care

Issue Position

DeSaulnier has worked throughout his career to greatly advance healthcare access and quality of treatment for constituents. He authored local measures to fight childhood obesity and to expand second-hand smoke regulations. Recognizing the great need for women's health services, DeSaulnier introduced a comprehensive Women's Health Program serving the needs of Contra Costa County. The plan included construction of five new Women's Health Centers featuring a "one-stop' approach to women's health needs. DeSaulnier spent his surplus office funding as a County Supervisor on suicide prevention, alcohol and drug abuse counseling, preventative dental care for disadvantaged youth, and school breakfast programs.

DeSaulnier was a member of the Speaker's Healthcare Reform Working Group in the State Assembly and was a key advocate for affordable and accessible health care. He introduced 10 related bills - including on smoking, drug abuse and disease prevention - and was honored by the American Cancer Society.

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