Health Care Reform

A non-profit project of the Center of Southwest Culture, the purpose of SSE is: • To create a strong economy by using a multi-disciplinary approach to improving the well-being of women and families • To improve the health of women and families through a woman-centered approach to the issues affecting their health • To educate the public about the risk factors affecting the health and well-being of women and families • To advance...

The November 28th policy briefing was a great success with 55 people registered to attend and a full house. Handouts for the briefing available here.

November 28, 2012 Anna Benyo, Senior Health Policy Analyst National Women’s Law Center Anna Benyo NWLC Presentation NM Policy Breifing 2012 And a local panel of experts: Micaela Cadena, Young Women United Pamelya Herndon, J.D., Southwest Women’s Law Center Nandini Pillai Kuehn, Ph.D., MHA, Health Services Consulting Ellen Pinnes, J.D., Health Policy Consultant Roxane Spruce Bly, Bernalillo County Off-Reservation Native American...

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? WOMEN AND THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT September 7, 2012 5:00 PM Inspired Birth and Families 3916B Carlisle NE Albuquerque, NM 87107 The event is free and open to the public., but registration is required.   Please register here. View flyer

NM Voices for Children’s former Research Director, Dr. Kelly O’Donnell, on KNME NM In Focus explaining why expanding Medicaid is important for New Mexicans, and a great deal for our state.

Friday, August 24th 8am MST Women’s Health Today on KUNM 89.9fm or www.kunm.org Listen to the August show here Which services are covered under health insurance plans? Does Medicaid and Medicare provide the same benefits? How will the law be implemented so that women can access the benefits? My guests include Senator Jeff Bingaman, Dr. Carrie Swartz of Bosque Women’s Care, and Rebecca Vanucci, an expectant mom. More...