WATCH: “Mississippi is expanding Medicaid— will that ever happen here in Tennessee?” Retiring Rep. Sam Whitson (R) says he does, when Republicans realize they’re hurting rural hospitals & the “working poor” (TN is #1 in medical bankruptcies, has lost BILLIONS not expanding)

Rep. Sam Whitson, a Williamson Co Republican, is introducing a bill next week that would invalidate the 2014 Kelsey/Durham law placing Medicaid Expansion firmly in the hands of the #tnleg. This is an essential first step to passing expansion in TN.

Tennessee lawmakers, WAKE UP! No more "Thank God for Mississippi". They are going to pass health coverage to the working poor while you sit on your hands.

There is NO Medical, Moral, or Monetary reason Tennessee should not Expand Medicaid. There is no downside. Let's at least do it before Alabama does, which may be next. There are only 9 states that haven't.

In NC, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle count Medicaid Expansion a victory. How can we make this bipartisan cooperation possible in #tennessee? #carecantwait

THCC released our report, Saving Tennessee's Rural Hospitals: Strategies for Success. Check out our recommendations. #carecantwait, #tennessee, #rural, tnhealthcarecampaign.org/education/

A deeper dive into saving Tennessee's rural hospitals, calling out the need to close the coverage gap in #Tennessee to protect #rural communities. #carecantwait, #healthpolicy, #medicaid local3news.com/local-news/a-d… via @WRCB

For 14 years the ACA has provided quality affordable health coverage for Americans, including 55,103 Tennesseans. #ACA14, #ProtectOurCare

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Did you know that 64% of African Americans live within 30 miles of a coal-fired power plant, causing severe toxic air pollutants that negatively impact pregnancies? Join us for #BMEHDay 4/4/24. Learn more at bit.ly/bmehday. #EnvironmentalJustice #BlackMaternalHealth

Black women in neighborhoods w/ limited access to healthy food and green spaces face a 40% higher risk of preterm birth. Join us for #BMEHDay 4/4/24 advocating for equitable environments that support #BlackMaternalHealth. Learn more: bit.ly/bmehday. #EnvironmentalJustice

On #BMEHDay 4/4/24, let's shed light on the impact of environmental injustices on #BlackMaternalHealth as stress caused by these injustices can cause a 52% higher risk of hypertension during pregnancy for Black women. Learn more: bit.ly/bmehday. #EnvironmentalJustice

Exposure to pollutants in the final trimester increases the risk of stillbirth by approximately 42%. It's crucial to advocate for clean air and protect the well-being of pregnant people. Join us in raising awareness on #BMEHDay 4/4/24. Learn more: bit.ly/bmehday.

Lack of quality healthcare facilities, prenatal care and exposure to environmental hazards contribute to higher rates of maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women- three times higher than white women. Join us for #BMEHDay 4/4/24. Learn more at bit.ly/bmehday.

Interventions like reducing exposure to toxins and access to clean air, water and healthy food can lower the risk of adverse maternal health outcomes for Black women. Join #BMEHDay 4/4/24. Learn more at bit.ly/bmehday. #BlackMaternalHealth #EnvironmentalJustice

Today is Black Maternal and Environmental Health Day! Join us TONIGHT at 6 p.m. ET for our Virtual Kick-Off Panel, highlighting the intersection of Black Maternal Health and Environmental Justice. Register at bit.ly/bmehday24. #BMEHDay

Come visit THCC at the Wellpoint Community Resource Fair from 3-5 p.m. April 30 in Murfreesboro. We will have a table at the event and can't wait to connect with our Murfreesboro friends and other community groups. See you there!