There may not be one single “right” answer for our health system, but there are many more wrong answers than right. We already know what would help—so why isn’t it being done? Why aren’t we rallying behind those pushing for change?

#publichealth #healthreform #reform #healthpolicy

If they can do the things they’re doing now, they can also do the right things. Don’t let anyone tell you they can’t.

Take the #MAHA movement. Performative. Misguided—intentionally. Bandaid fixes for bleed-out problems. Placing a #bandaid on a #stroke patient doesn’t fix the issue. It might look good to someone who doesn’t understand, but it’s not real help.

They’ve had to be creative due to *ahem* restructuring at higher levels. But as I step into my own light, with the education I’ve worked hard for, I see how little is actually done #politically for the good of our health—or really, anything.

Not all officials are hiding behind that façade. I’ve seen more promising policy #writers, #analysts, and #leaders recently—people stepping forward into our current darkness to shine light on issues critical to our survival.

We like to think public health protects everyone, but time after time, disabled people get left out of the planning process. So, I’ll say it louder: accessibility isn’t just “ramps.” The bar could not be lower.
#inclusion #publichealth #disabilityjustice

In my latest newsletter:
– Why extreme weather hits some communities harder
– The impossible choices millions face
– Solutions that can save lives

Read here: open.substack.com/pub/caroline...

#HealthEquity #ClimateChange

Representation creates a bridge. It shortens the emotional distance, and it makes healing possible.

Our patients don’t have to explain themselves when the other person in the room already understands. Representation matters.

#healthcare #healthjustice #equality #equity #disabilityjustice #disabled

🤰🏾A Black mother navigating a pregnancy after systemic mistreatment.

🩼A disabled patient whose symptoms have been dismissed for years.

🏳️‍🌈A queer teen afraid to share their truth in the exam room.

Veterans, for example, often seek care from providers who understand military culture. It’s not just the values—it’s the language, the unspoken grief, the things that only other veterans could understand.

The same is true for so many others:

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Below, I explain what’s happening, what’s at stake, and what we can do to protect prevention. 👇🏼🔗

📨 open.substack.com/pub/caroline...

#USPSTF #HealthPolicy #PreventiveCare