Issue Position: Healthcare

Issue Position

My father battled cancer for six years and passed away when I was twelve years old. It took an emotional and financial toll on our family. My mother was in the position of supporting our family and managing my father's treatments.

We have overlooked the obstacles that caregivers face in the midst of managing the care of a sick loved one. Whether it is financial issues, sometimes as simple as not having bus fare to get to a sick child, or it is medical bills piling up, our systems are not providing adequate support.

Now that we have affordable care, it must also be accessible care. We must ensure resources are easy to use and accessible. Our policies and technology systems when it comes to providing healthcare must keep pace with one another.

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