Community Brief - County urges reform
December 19, 2011 · Updated 8:49 AM
Leaders from local Boards of Health in King, Pierce, Snohomish, Kitsap, Thurston and Clark counties joined in signing a letter to the Washington state Congressional delegation that calls the status quo unacceptable in terms of dollars and poor health, and urges members “not to be deterred by the theatrical tactics of those who oppose reform.”
“Federal health reform is essential for local Boards of Health to ensure their ability to protect and promote community well-being,” said Julia Patterson, Metropolitan King County Councilmember and chair of the King County Board of Health. “Lawmakers must move ahead promptly with health reform and include a funding strategy that preserves critical public health programs in order to protect the health of the greater community.”
Learn more about Health Reform Project of the King County Board of Health at: www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/BOH/HealthReformProject
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