Public health organizations, community groups and primary care providers are counting on the historic Prevention and Public Health Fund. It moves forward a new vision of health based on the idea of healthy communities, equity and a commitment to wellness. A vote taking place tomorrow in the Senate could put those resources in jeopardy. We are counting on you to lend your voice today—personally and professionally—to defend the Prevention and Public Health Fund and tell your senators they must vote no on the Johanns amendment. The message: Prevention is good for our health, and good for small business.
Prevention Institute is joining public health advocates across the country to send this strong message:
- The Prevention And Public Health Fund: Good For Our Health, Good For Small Business: This morning, PI Executive Director Larry Cohen and APHA Executive Director Dr. Georges Benjamin wrote an editorial for Kaiser Health News saying a no vote on Johanns supports small business, our economy and the health of millions of Americans.
- The Johanns Amendment is Making us Sick: Larry also put up an additional article on the Huffington Post.
- Repeal of Health Bill's 1099 Provision Could Take Funds from Prevention: Read the Wall Street Journal's health blog quotes.
We encourage you to read and share these articles with your colleagues to help make the case of how important it is to take action today.
