Our Democracy...Our #democracy is under attack. Not only by hostile foreign interests but also by hostile interests here at home . We need to secure our #elections by insisting on paper ballots #nationwide, end politically driven #gerrymandering. Royce West Maxine Waters

EDUCATION...I support tuition-free #public colleges and #universities because a decent #education shouldn't only be available to those who can afford it. Everyone who wishes to attend #college should be able to without going into lifelong #debt. #VoteBlue2022 ReturnOfTheBern

The_Gap_Documentary Though progress is being made in the fight against #infant mortality, no significant studies point to closing the GAP that remains in lower class #communities of African American #women. What's next? Broader #research of the impact of these factors. @SocialWorkUTA

Look Beneath the Surface to End Trafficking youtu.be/l76cqmHI_k0 via YouTube

In 2020 Dr. Lachman was awarded a Certificate of Achievement by the #American #Academy of #Pediatrics. Dr. Lachman says that even medical decisions are made based on "who we trust." podbean.com/ew/pb-b72be-11…

Dr. Lachman's work with Dallas Area Interfaith showing the #relationship of #asthma in Dallas to poor #housing conditions led to the City of Dallas developing the strictest Housing Code in the #UnitedStates. 1717 UTSouthwestern.org American Academy of Pediatrics

"Care has become a team process." A group of professionals #working together, with the #patient, providing the best #care possible. podbean.com/ew/pb-b72be-11… University of Kentucky Medical College of Wisconsin Neonatal Fellowship Sagassé Media Group

According to the CDC's most recent statistics online, asthma killed 3,518 people in the U.S. in 2016. Deaths and cases are more prevalent among blacks than whites, lower among Hispanics and Asians and much higher among poor people.

Dallas County Health Stories Give #Blood, and Help Save Lives #BloodDonation #bloodnation United Way of Metropolitan Dallas American Red Cross

#ClimateControl Climate change is the single most #important issue of our lifetime. It is the existential threat to humankind that #Washington has, for far too long, kicked down the #road. I support passing the #Green New #deal, because we need a bold solution. ActBlue Congresswoman Cori Bush (Archived)

#VoteBlue2022. Vote 2022 Democratic Nominee Tartisha Hill TX-5 Democratic nominee for #Texas 5th. Congressional District. #ItsTime for Real Change!

#Healthcare is a #basic human right. Period. I support #moving to a single payer #system in order to ensure that everyone who needs #care gets care without breaking the bank. 2022 Democratic Nominee Tartisha Hill TX-5 DCCC Sagassé Media Group Beto O'Rourke

Money In Politics The #central factor to #congress's inability to work together and get work done is the issue of #money in #politics. Corporations and special interest groups have endless amounts of money invested in #politicians, on both sides of the aisle. This has to end!

Health disparities like asthma, affect groups differently. Some factors that may determine outcomes include: #race #ethnicity #sex #geography #disability and/or #status. Black, Hispanic and Indigenous people in the U.S. are disproportionately affected by asthma. CDC Asthma Program

Dr. Lachman asserts that one of the key #components to a "Medical Home" is the building of #trust between #provider and #patient. Patients that trust their providers, are prone to follow the request of the provider. Texas Med North Texas Area Community Health Centers Sagassé Media Group podbean.com/ew/pb-b72be-11…

Healthcare Chat with Joyce Tapley As an individual who lives with three chronic #health conditions, Joyce is a #cheerleader in spreading the word about the importance of preventive and #primary care. She coaches professionals and guide #women on how to unlock the doors to upward #mobility.

Happy 89th birthday to my sweet granny. Because of colonization, I don't know much about where I come from. My granny is my strongest connection to my history. Her beauty, quite strength and big heart is the legacy she will leave. I hope I age with such grace.

Dr. Lachman talks about healthcare disparities and inequities during COVID, and Legislative policies that should be addressed during #COVID. @TexasMedicalAssociation @DriscollChildrens

Dr. Lachman was instrumental in convincing the Texas Medical Association, the Hospital Association, and providers to support the idea of expanding postpartum coverage for pregnant women from six weeks to six months. This would significantly address Infant Mortality. Texas Med

Data #revealed the leading causes of Maternal Morbidity were related to #diabetes, #high blood pressure, and #drug overdoses. Women.org with six week of coverage and untreated illness produce children with bad outcomes and long term illnesses. TexasMedical & Welln @TexasMedClinic