Across the country, cuts and threats to health care, public health, scientific research, and evidence-based policy are putting patients, providers, researchers, and communities at risk. On Thursday, September 24, Doctors for America is joining organizations nationwide for SOS for Health: A National Day of Action. There are three ways to take action: - Organize an event - Check out the Day of Action Toolkit for ideas and resources to organize a gathering at or near your workplace, school, or institution. Actions can be small or large, bring together colleagues, friends, patients, unions, and community members.
- Take it to social media - Download the ready-made SOS for Health signs, snap a photo, and tell people why protecting health and science matters to you. Share your message using #SOSforHealth and encourage others to join the movement.
- Contact your legislators - Use DFA’s action alert to tell your elected officials why protecting health care, public health, science, and research matters to you, your patients, and your community.
Together, we can stand up for: - Medicaid and health care access
- Science, research, and evidence-based policy
- Public health and environmental protection
- Immigrant, reproductive, and LGBTQ+ health
- Health care workers and patients
- Academic freedom and free speech
- Democracy and health equity
Big or small, every action matters. Join us on September 24, and make your voice heard for health, science, and public health. |
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Copello Fellow Mentorship |
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Are you a practicing physician with 15 or more years of clinical experience? Your insights are invaluable to the next generation of healthcare leaders. We are seeking experienced physicians to serve as mentors in DFA’s Copello Fellowship, pairing seasoned clinicians and advocates with current fellows for impactful guidance. For more information on the Copello Fellowship, click here. Apply here to become a Copello Fellowship Mentor below. |
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September Advocacy Grand Rounds |
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Healthcare consolidation is reshaping how care is delivered, with growing implications for patients, physicians, and clinical decision-making. This event will explore the impact of vertical consolidation through the firsthand experiences of a physician and patient advocate, followed by an expert discussion of the Break Up Big Medicine Act. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of how consolidation affects healthcare and opportunities for physician advocacy. |
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Opportunities to Get Involved |
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Join the FDA Task Force on Tuesday, October 20, at 8 pm ET! Learn more about how to advocate for safe and effective medical product approvals. Register here. Join the Health Justice & Equity Subcommittees to work on issues of gender-affirming care, reproductive rights, and immigrant health justice on Sunday, September 27, at 8 pm ET! Register Here. Join the Access to Affordable Care team on Tuesday, October 6, at 8 pm ET! We are fighting against cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and the ACA that put millions at risk. Register here. Join the Community Health & Prevention Subcommittees to work on issues of substance use disorders, gun violence prevention, and public health on Monday, October 19, at 8 pm ET! Register Here. With healthcare access continuing to make headlines, the Reproductive Health Coalition is offering a series of free, interactive trainings to help people navigate everyday conversations about reproductive care. Whether you're looking to become a more confident advocate or simply have more productive conversations about healthcare access, these free trainings are open to anyone. Register Here! Politics is failing patients—let’s fight back with our words. Join DFA’s Op-Ed Writing Workshop on Wednesday, September 23, at 8 pm ET with expert Editors Drs. Jennifer Obel and Mark Lopatin and learn how to write op-eds that drive real change. Register now and use your voice for impact. |
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