Erika Sward

Health funding and Healthcare advocate

[Erika Sward @E_Sward]

@BWI_Airport @the_60s_at_60 Try 5-6 hours. 2 1/2 outside and 3-+ inside.

[United for Cures @UnitedforCures1]

In 2021, Quinn was diagnosed with synovial sarcoma.

Through a clinical trial for CAR T-cell therapy, his tumor began shrinking almost immediately.

Today—nearly a year later—it continues to shrink.

Breakthroughs like this happen because of investments in medical research.

[Erika Sward @E_Sward]

@chelsea_janes You are an amazing journalist and your words convey vivid images. Thank you for bringing us up close to the Nats for so many years.

[UsAgainstAlzheimer's @UsAgainstAlz]

“This commitment signals that Congress recognizes the urgency of the Alzheimer’s crisis and the urgent need to find a cure.” -- @RussPaulsen, COO for UsAgainstAlzheimer’s

Read more from @STATnews👇

https://t.co/M2rLUVSaGF

[United for Cures @UnitedforCures1]

TODAY is United for Cures’ Day of Action.

Congress has advanced NIH funding — now we need swift passage so patients aren’t left waiting.

✅ Call or email your Member of Congress today:
https://t.co/m1H0DdT08a

#SupportCures #FundMedicalResearch #CuresCantWait

[United for Cures @UnitedforCures1]

Tomorrow is United for Cures’ Day of Action.

Congress has made progress on NIH funding — now we need swift passage, so cures aren’t delayed.

Join us tomorrow: https://t.co/m1H0DdT08a

#SupportCures #FundMedicalResearch #CuresCantWait

[FASEB @FASEBorg]

Tomorrow is @UnitedforCures1’s National Day of Action! Join FASEB in urge Congress to increase federal funding for medical research in FY 2026. Register here:🔗 https://t.co/YXcLMVYmSk #SupportCures #FundMedicalResearch #CuresCantWait

[United for Cures @UnitedforCures1]

Tonight during the #IronBowl2025, our new national commercial with @UA_Athletics will spotlight something bigger than the rivalry — the urgent need to fund medical research and accelerate cures.

#CuresCantWait

[Jonathan Cohn @CitizenCohn]

Just to be clear, he’s saying he wants to roll back protections for people with pre-existing conditions

[UsAgainstAlzheimer's @UsAgainstAlz]

Did you see the great news in Alzheimer’s diagnostics last week? 🎉 The FDA has approved a blood test for early assessment by detecting pTau-181. This could lead to faster, less invasive testing for cognitive decline. #Alzheimers #BrainHealth

Learn more: https://t.co/MSNazSjL1W

[United for Cures @UnitedforCures1]

Newborn screening + research changed Sadie’s life with PKU. Today she’s thriving—a reminder that investment in science delivers real results. Read her story: https://t.co/RKd7Gpy0zr

#PatientVoices #CuresCantWait #PKU

[Larry Levitt @larry_levitt]

This is a remarkable statistic: 18.7 million out of the 24.3 million Obamacare enrollees are in states won by President Trump in 2024.

[Joan Alker @JoanAlker1]

My colleague Leo Cuello has all the facts you need to know about the false claims that the govt shutdown is about health coverage for immigrants. https://t.co/Q5Cm30OpjX

[United for Cures @UnitedforCures1]

NIH powers the discoveries that improve and save lives. Today we’re saying a simple, sincere thank you.

Learn more: https://t.co/czpY86lNuZ

#ThankYouNIH #ScienceWorks

[UsAgainstAlzheimer's @UsAgainstAlz]

📢 Last Call! The VIRTUAL 2025 Nat'l Alzheimer's Summit begins TOMORROW!

Join this 2-day convening with experts in Alzheimer's care, policy & research, and hear powerful stories from the people most impacted by the disease.

⭐️ Register for FREE at https://t.co/bX1Ll1LKVh ⭐️

[U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. @SenBillCassidy]

It is unfortunate that the Secretary just canceled a half a billion worth of work, wasting the money which is already invested. He has also conceded to China an important technology needed to combat cancer and infectious disease. President Trump wants to Make America Healthy Again and Make America Great Again. This works against both of President Trump’s goals. https://t.co/UM5xS209Af

[Erika Sward @E_Sward]

We just met with staff of @SenJohnHoeven (where we also met Earl the Bison) as part of a Coalition for @healthfunding day on the Hill to make clear: public health funding must reflect the scale of our nation’s challenges. No cuts. #FundHealth

[Brian Connell @BrianC_DC]

Not enough people are talking about how HR 1, the Big Beautiful Bill, will grow government bureaucracy

Americans are already reeling under insurance red tape & HR 1 is about to make it much worse. Here are just a few examples of what red tape looks like in the real world.

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[Larry Levitt @larry_levitt]

If House Republican Medicaid and ACA cuts pass, and enhanced ACA premium tax credits aren't extended, the state with the biggest increase in the number of people uninsured: Florida.

[Joan Alker @JoanAlker1]

This angle has gotten little coverage.

The CBO score of the Medicaid provisions (in a footnote) specifies that 1.3 million "dual eligibles" (i.e. seniors/PWDs who have Medicare and Medicaid) -- will lose Medicaid.

Why have both? To cover cost-sharing and/or long term care.