NPA Virginia

National Physicians Alliance

[Jeff Thompson, M.D. @jeffthompsonmd]

In a recent survey only 27% of Americans were aware of the health effects of #climatechange. Of those, most cited respiratory diseases while the spread of insect-borne diseases, contamination of/threats to food/water, & mental health were rarely identified https://t.co/JlQntB1Cpd

[NPA Virginia @NPA_VA]

With hepatitis infections rising, Virginia police agencies resist needle exchanges https://t.co/nsfRkykIDv #FirstDoNoHarm

[NPA Virginia @NPA_VA]

State board clears local jails of responsibility in 23 deaths but won’t release details of investigations https://t.co/km3K0EF8vE

[NPA Virginia @NPA_VA]

Immigration Has Broad Benefits by Increasing Opportunity https://t.co/joYyrdbwtX

[NPA Virginia @NPA_VA]

"Because we observe positive effects on coverage and reductions in financial barriers to care among those from poorer communities, our findings suggest that expanding Medicaid helps address the health care needs of the impoverished." https://t.co/qycUyxFJfH #ProtectOurCare

[NPA Virginia @NPA_VA]

Finally, Some Answers on the Effects of Medicaid Expansion: Research suggests that access to care has greatly improved, and that quality of care has generally improved. https://t.co/YszcCUqkst #SecureHealthcareForALL #CloseTheGap #FirstDoNoHarm

[NPA Virginia @NPA_VA]

Next Steps for Medicaid Expansion To Help Black Mothers in Virginia https://t.co/dadjOCIAKw #SecureHealthcareForALL #CloseTheGap

[AMA @AmerMedicalAssn]

Universally separating children from their parents or caregivers entering U.S. borders could create negative health impacts that last a lifetime. Instead, prioritize supporting families and protecting children's well-being. https://t.co/vWQu0iqa26 (via @chicagotribune)

[Clinician Action @ClinicianAction]

Thank you @AmerMedicalAssn and other medical organizations for speaking out against this inhumane policy https://t.co/TicTcj2JGA

[NPA Virginia @NPA_VA]

Another reason why work requirements for #Medicaid is bad policy: Working people could still lose health coverage under Medicaid work requirements https://t.co/oeo9HFWitw #ProtectOurCare #FirstDoNoHarm

[NPA Virginia @NPA_VA]

Reminder: work requirements for #Medicaid is bad policy:
These are the people who would lose under Medicaid work requirements https://t.co/2ABhEM1jvk #SecureHealthcareForALL #FirstDoNoHarm

[NPA Virginia @NPA_VA]

"Policymakers should consider using these funds for the core purposes of TANF and, in particular, lawmakers should boost cash assistance for families with very low incomes." https://t.co/2uyqQDbiSh

[NPA Virginia @NPA_VA]

Police Killings Have Harmed Mental Health in Black Communities, Study Finds https://t.co/Hap694Sw6u #SecureHealthcareForALL #FirstDoNoHarm #RacismIsAHealthIssue

[NPA Virginia @NPA_VA]

Abortion rights groups sue Virginia over restrictions they call medically unnecessary https://t.co/5aBvMQs0ES #SecureHealthcareForALL

[Progressive Doctors @progressiveMDs]

Docs, RT if you want your professional society onboard with #FamiliesBelongTogether & #KeepFamiliesTogether

cc the grassroots: @physicianwomen @Clinicians4PC #medtwitter #DoctorsSpeakOut @NPAlive @Drsforamerica @ClinicianAction https://t.co/OEt9SnvZ7t

[REPRO Rising Virginia @REPRORising_VA]

The Trump admin wants to silence our doctors @GovernorVA is joining with other governors to protect #TitleX and say #NoGagRule.

https://t.co/2BZPIvlQih

[Manan Trivedi, MD @MananTrivedi]

So great! And you are wearing @NPAlive Advo-coat!!

Which anyone can order for free today by becoming a contributing member to NPA via link below #shamelessplug

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[NPA Virginia @NPA_VA]

Now that Virginia has voted to expand #Medicaid, check this website to see how to connect to coverage: https://t.co/ro57nSFde5 #SecureHealthcareForALL

[NPA Virginia @NPA_VA]

Join this important work to #SecureHealthcareForALL: "Rooted in my commitment to our shared American values of liberty and justice for all, I hereby pledge to work for universal affordable health care in the United States until it is achieved." https://t.co/PVgYipPuI0

[NPA Virginia @NPA_VA]

Long time coming: Virginia governor signs budget, Medicaid expansion https://t.co/9Mw0xs33ZR