Issue Position: Healthcare

Issue Position

Dedicated to providing quality healthcare access
I support investments in programs that promote healthy lifestyles, from infancy to old age.
As a Legislation, Joe Sam Queen has led in:
Securing over $100 million to establish the NC Center on Health and Aging
Providing funding to make North Carolina a national leader in cancer research
Expanding by 40% the number of children eligible for health coverage
Supporting the successful efforts to save Haywood Regional Medical Center
Put your trust in our experienced leadership
Despite wonderful achievements in healthcare, there's much work to be done. Few things have a greater impact on real family security than access to healthcare. It impacts our ability to care for our loved ones as they age and our ability to ensure a healthy and promising future for our children. I believe that quality healthcare should be affordable and accessible for each of our citizens. I will back our own state employee health care coverage and hold it up as a model for others.

I support investments in programs that promote healthy lifestyles from infancy to old age, including investments in community recreation facilities for citizens of all ages. It is my belief that investing in preventative healthcare is our wisest long-term strategy. This includes advancing our region as the leader for North Carolina in wellness and aging research. I am deeply committed to health care, as well as the healthcare economy and all its critical aspects for a bright future here in the mountains.

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