Kiran Savage-Sangwan
@ksavage1.bsky.social
Mom to 2 awesome kids, Executive Director at California Pan-Ethnic Health Network (CPEHN) @cpehn.bsky.social
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A Roadmap on Building Toward Anti-Racist Governments - California Pan-Ethnic Health Network
A Roadmap on Building Toward Anti-Racist Governments presents a strategic framework for governments to address systemic racism and advance racial equity, drawing from the experiences of three Californ...
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Read CPEHN’s new strategic framework for governments to address systemic racism and advance racial equity: cpehn.org/publications...
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A major US doctors' group is splitting w/ the federal gov't on vaccines & is recommending all adults get a #Covid booster. The American Academy of Family Physicians is closely aligned w/ other medical societies—such as the American Academy of Pediatrics— which also broke w/ the feds on #Covid shots👇
Physicians Group Recommends All Adults Get a COVID Booster
AAFP says recs 'are closely aligned with other medical societies to ensure continuity'
www.medpagetoday.com
September 10, 2025 at 12:29 PM
A major US doctors' group is splitting w/ the federal gov't on vaccines & is recommending all adults get a #Covid booster. The American Academy of Family Physicians is closely aligned w/ other medical societies—such as the American Academy of Pediatrics— which also broke w/ the feds on #Covid shots👇
I’ll lace up my walking shoes for this one!
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Sacramento councilmember Mai Vang weighs running against Rep. Doris Matsui | Opinion
Stylistically, Vang and Matsui could not be more different.
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August 31, 2025 at 3:10 AM
I’ll lace up my walking shoes for this one!
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Congressman Valadao just told the 9 in 10 kiddos in his district who depend on Medi-Cal that they matter less than his Trump-world souvenir pen.
July 3, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Congressman Valadao just told the 9 in 10 kiddos in his district who depend on Medi-Cal that they matter less than his Trump-world souvenir pen.
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Thank you for standing up to protect #Health4All and championing the health care every Californian needs to thrive 👏
You fought for CA values, refusing to legislate discrimination through the #CABudget. We are counting on your to keep up the fight, and we will be at your side. 🗣️
You fought for CA values, refusing to legislate discrimination through the #CABudget. We are counting on your to keep up the fight, and we will be at your side. 🗣️
July 2, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Thank you for standing up to protect #Health4All and championing the health care every Californian needs to thrive 👏
You fought for CA values, refusing to legislate discrimination through the #CABudget. We are counting on your to keep up the fight, and we will be at your side. 🗣️
You fought for CA values, refusing to legislate discrimination through the #CABudget. We are counting on your to keep up the fight, and we will be at your side. 🗣️
The Senate version of Medicaid cuts is significantly more damaging than the House version. It ends Medicaid eligibility for refugees, asylees, and other lawful immigrants, cuts funding for emergency medical services for immigrants, requires parents of older children to meet work reqs and more.
June 17, 2025 at 1:33 AM
The Senate version of Medicaid cuts is significantly more damaging than the House version. It ends Medicaid eligibility for refugees, asylees, and other lawful immigrants, cuts funding for emergency medical services for immigrants, requires parents of older children to meet work reqs and more.
Thank you @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social for your leadership and for championing the immigrant families and communities that make CA a strong and beautiful state.
Statement on my removal from Senate Budget Subcommittee 3 on Health and Human Services
June 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Thank you @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social for your leadership and for championing the immigrant families and communities that make CA a strong and beautiful state.
Profoundly disappointed in #caleg and their budget response. Instead of asking more of corporations exploiting tax loopholes and those paying workers so little they’re forced to rely on our safety net, they’ve put the burden of solving the budget deficit on immigrant families who can least afford it
June 10, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Profoundly disappointed in #caleg and their budget response. Instead of asking more of corporations exploiting tax loopholes and those paying workers so little they’re forced to rely on our safety net, they’ve put the burden of solving the budget deficit on immigrant families who can least afford it
10.9M Americans will lose their access to health care as a result of the Big Ugly Bill, which means California’s uninsured rate will likely jump back to double digits, undoing years of progress and leading to higher health care costs, more sickness, and thousands of preventable deaths.
New CBO estimates of House-passed GOP reconciliation bill find overall bill will increase uninsured by 10.9M in 2034 (with interactions between different parts of bill). #Medicaid cuts account for most of increase, raising uninsured by 7.8M in 2034 (before interactions). www.cbo.gov/publication/...
Estimated Budgetary Effects of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
As passed by the House of Representatives on May 22, 2025
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June 4, 2025 at 2:32 PM
10.9M Americans will lose their access to health care as a result of the Big Ugly Bill, which means California’s uninsured rate will likely jump back to double digits, undoing years of progress and leading to higher health care costs, more sickness, and thousands of preventable deaths.
Californians will wake up tomorrow to learn whether Congressman Valadao stood up for his constituents and protected their health care or turned his back on the most vulnerable to enrich greedy CEOs and appease extremists. 👀
May 22, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Californians will wake up tomorrow to learn whether Congressman Valadao stood up for his constituents and protected their health care or turned his back on the most vulnerable to enrich greedy CEOs and appease extremists. 👀
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A small language change in the version of the reconciliation bill that is being considered today made a big change in what's at stake for health coverage of lawfully residing children and pregnant people www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...
Proposed Medicaid Federal Match Penalty for States that Have Expanded Coverage for Immigrants: State-by-State Estimates | KFF
This analysis examines the potential impacts of a provision in the House reconciliation bill that proposes reducing the federal matching rate for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Medicaid expansion popul...
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May 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
A small language change in the version of the reconciliation bill that is being considered today made a big change in what's at stake for health coverage of lawfully residing children and pregnant people www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...
After waiting what felt like eons for the first COVID vax for young children, mine was one of the first to be vaccinated at our local Kaiser. There was a celebration in the waiting room with families who could breathe easier knowing our kids had some protection. This is a devastating step backward.
The possibility that Covid vaccines would become unavailable for kids alarmed pediatricians. “I see children admitted to the hospital with Covid and they’re not all high-risk children. If we have effective vaccines that prevent illness, use them."
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New FDA framework on Covid vaccines leaves pediatricians confused and concerned
A new FDA framework for Covid-19 vaccines created confusion among physicians about what it means for young children
www.statnews.com
May 21, 2025 at 4:55 AM
After waiting what felt like eons for the first COVID vax for young children, mine was one of the first to be vaccinated at our local Kaiser. There was a celebration in the waiting room with families who could breathe easier knowing our kids had some protection. This is a devastating step backward.
New budget reconciliation language would cut funding to states that provide Medicaid for not only undocumented but also lawful immigrants including children and pregnant women. The cruelty has no limits.
Thread. 33 of 40 #Medicaid expansion states (+DC) will now face a 10 point cut in their expansion match rate under House GOP reconciliation bill. Latest language penalizes not only states using own funds to cover undocumented kids but also states covering legal immigrant kids/pregnant women (1/x)
May 19, 2025 at 10:04 PM
New budget reconciliation language would cut funding to states that provide Medicaid for not only undocumented but also lawful immigrants including children and pregnant women. The cruelty has no limits.
$100 premium is just a back door way to terminate access to health care for families. This would be 7.5% of the annual income for a family of 4 living at 100% of the federal poverty level and making $32,500 a year. Massively unaffordable and cruel.
Gavin Newsom wants to cut undocumented Californians' health care to help budget
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants undocumented Californians in the Medi-Cal program to pay $100 per month in premiums and to freeze enrollment starting next year.
www.sfchronicle.com
May 14, 2025 at 4:43 PM
$100 premium is just a back door way to terminate access to health care for families. This would be 7.5% of the annual income for a family of 4 living at 100% of the federal poverty level and making $32,500 a year. Massively unaffordable and cruel.
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📢 NEW REPORT: In 2022, more than 240,000 hospitalizations in #California were potentially preventable.
Data analyzed by #CPEHN shows that the risk of preventable hospitalization is influenced by a patient’s race, ethnicity, spoken language, & insurance.
cpehn.org/publications...
Data analyzed by #CPEHN shows that the risk of preventable hospitalization is influenced by a patient’s race, ethnicity, spoken language, & insurance.
cpehn.org/publications...
May 8, 2025 at 6:50 PM
📢 NEW REPORT: In 2022, more than 240,000 hospitalizations in #California were potentially preventable.
Data analyzed by #CPEHN shows that the risk of preventable hospitalization is influenced by a patient’s race, ethnicity, spoken language, & insurance.
cpehn.org/publications...
Data analyzed by #CPEHN shows that the risk of preventable hospitalization is influenced by a patient’s race, ethnicity, spoken language, & insurance.
cpehn.org/publications...
New research from @laurellucia.bsky.social @ucblaborcenter.bsky.social shows that there would be a 20% spike in unemployment in Congressman Valadao’s district if the rushed and dangerous Republican plan to terminate health care for millions moves forward. laborcenter.berkeley.edu/wp-content/u...
laborcenter.berkeley.edu
April 28, 2025 at 11:02 PM
New research from @laurellucia.bsky.social @ucblaborcenter.bsky.social shows that there would be a 20% spike in unemployment in Congressman Valadao’s district if the rushed and dangerous Republican plan to terminate health care for millions moves forward. laborcenter.berkeley.edu/wp-content/u...
I am so thrilled to have the opportunity to continue to partner with my friend and colleague @thewallner.bsky.social in her new role as the permanent ED of @healthaccess.bsky.social!
We've got big news! We're proud to announce Amanda McAllister-Wallner, @thewallner.bsky.social, as Health Access California’s sixth Executive Director, and first new leader in 23 years!
Health Access Announces New Executive Director Amanda McAllister-Wallner
Amanda McAllister-Wallner officially takes the helm as Health Access California’s sixth Executive Director, and first new leader in 23 years. In McAllister-Wallner's nearly nine years at Health Access...
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April 15, 2025 at 9:29 PM
I am so thrilled to have the opportunity to continue to partner with my friend and colleague @thewallner.bsky.social in her new role as the permanent ED of @healthaccess.bsky.social!
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Reminder that of the House’s target of $1.5T in mandatory spending cuts, nearly three-quarters of the cuts are from slashing #Medicaid ($880B) and SNAP ($230B).
House voting now on the budget resolution they pulled yesterday.
Mike Johnson thinks he has the votes.
What changed? Johnson and Thune did a joint presser highlighting their dedication to finding $1.5 trillion in spending cuts.
The House planned to gut Medicaid, SNAP, and student loans.
Mike Johnson thinks he has the votes.
What changed? Johnson and Thune did a joint presser highlighting their dedication to finding $1.5 trillion in spending cuts.
The House planned to gut Medicaid, SNAP, and student loans.
April 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Reminder that of the House’s target of $1.5T in mandatory spending cuts, nearly three-quarters of the cuts are from slashing #Medicaid ($880B) and SNAP ($230B).
“Women have fought for generations for access to healthcare, for economic stability, for the ability to care for their families without fear. We cannot let that progress be undone. It’s about all of us. And if Congress takes Medicaid away, we will all pay the price.”
When Women Lose Medicaid, We All Pay the Price
Medicaid is a lifeline for millions of women, covering essential healthcare needs like pregnancy care, elder support and long-term care. Proposed cuts to the program would not only harm women but also...
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April 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
“Women have fought for generations for access to healthcare, for economic stability, for the ability to care for their families without fear. We cannot let that progress be undone. It’s about all of us. And if Congress takes Medicaid away, we will all pay the price.”
This is a massive attack on health care, medical research, science, and equity. Government programs are intended to level the playing field and meet the basic needs of all. Are they imperfect? Yes. Are we are less healthy and less equitable society without strong government infrastructure? Yes.
www.hhs.gov
March 27, 2025 at 2:46 PM
This is a massive attack on health care, medical research, science, and equity. Government programs are intended to level the playing field and meet the basic needs of all. Are they imperfect? Yes. Are we are less healthy and less equitable society without strong government infrastructure? Yes.
“The lesson Democrats like Newsom keep ignoring? Voters respect bold leadership, not weak compromises. Voters already see the Democratic Party as feckless, according to polls. Trying to become a less-evil version of the Republican Party will only cement this impression.”
Why Gavin Newsom’s MAGA Play Is a Losing Game for Democrats
Newsom cozies up to far-right extremists like Charlie Kirk. It's a deliberate strategy to alienate Democrats and boost MAGA extremism
www.theframelab.org
March 8, 2025 at 1:35 AM
“The lesson Democrats like Newsom keep ignoring? Voters respect bold leadership, not weak compromises. Voters already see the Democratic Party as feckless, according to polls. Trying to become a less-evil version of the Republican Party will only cement this impression.”
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New: People across the political spectrum really don't want Medicaid to be cut. And, it's personal: 53% of people say they or a family member has been covered by Medicaid at some point.
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March 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
New: People across the political spectrum really don't want Medicaid to be cut. And, it's personal: 53% of people say they or a family member has been covered by Medicaid at some point.
www.kff.org/medicaid/pol...
www.kff.org/medicaid/pol...
Unionize Sesame Street.
@sesameworkshop.bsky.social has not responded to our request for voluntary recognition by our proposed deadline. There is still time for leadership to do the right thing! Sign the petition here to urge them to listen to their workers: actionnetwork.org/letters/soli...
March 7, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Unionize Sesame Street.
Medicaid work requirements DON’T WORK. They just strip care from caregivers, people with disabilities, chronic conditions, & workers with irregular schedules through endless paperwork. It's never been about "encouraging work" — it's about denying care & pushing families into medical debt.
February 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Medicaid work requirements DON’T WORK. They just strip care from caregivers, people with disabilities, chronic conditions, & workers with irregular schedules through endless paperwork. It's never been about "encouraging work" — it's about denying care & pushing families into medical debt.