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A Healthier Democracy

@ahdemocracy.bsky.social

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Building platforms for collaboration and community organizing at the intersection of health and civic engagement to maximize collective impact. https://linktr.ee/ahealthierdemocracy

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A Healthier Democracy @ahdemocracy.bsky.social · Dec 12

Healthcare providers are the unwavering defenders of our communities. They stand firm when policies falter, when systems fail, when the most vulnerable are left to navigate uncertainty alone. And in times when policies shift and the vulnerable are left in limbo +

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Link Health @linkhealth.bsky.social · 16h

💻✨ Big thanks to PIRG (Public Interest Research Group) for donating laptops to support families at Maverick Landing Community Services! Together, we’re bridging the digital divide and advancing health equity, one connection at a time. 🌍
Stay tuned for more info on our upcoming events! 💙

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A Healthier Democracy @ahdemocracy.bsky.social · 15h

The lioness. Strong. Focused. Definitely worried about Medicaid losing $1T for mental health. 🦁🧠

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A Healthier Democracy @ahdemocracy.bsky.social · 1d

the program could run out of resources.

The White House has proposed a short-term solution, but long-term sustainability is still uncertain.

Protecting public health means ensuring essential services stay funded even during political gridlock.

#WIC #PublicHealth #GovtShutdown

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A Healthier Democracy @ahdemocracy.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 The government shutdown is placing critical programs like WIC at risk.
WIC provides nutrition support to 6.7 million low-income women, infants, and children, helping families access essentials like formula, healthy food, and breastfeeding support. But without stable federal funding,

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A Healthier Democracy @ahdemocracy.bsky.social · 2d

designed to reduce boarding and restore dignity in crisis care

These innovations don’t just ease ED crowding they put equity and dignity at the center of care. 💙

It’s time to move from boarding ➝ breakthrough.
Read here: buff.ly/pgyIwgP
#EDBoardingCrisis #InnovationInCare #HealthEquity

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A Healthier Democracy @ahdemocracy.bsky.social · 2d

1️⃣ Patient Navigators – guiding low-SES patients through barriers in the healthcare system
2️⃣ Community Paramedicine – delivering preventive and in-home care for medically complex patients
3️⃣ EmPATH Units – therapeutic spaces tailored to psychiatric patients,

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A Healthier Democracy @ahdemocracy.bsky.social · 2d

🚑 Emergency departments are overcrowded, and it’s vulnerable patients who suffer most.

AHD team members co-authored a new research article published in ConductScience Journal that examines tangible, evidence-based solutions to the ED Boarding crisis.

They highlight three promising interventions:

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Link Health @linkhealth.bsky.social · 3d

🌟 Childcare costs can make or break a family’s future. For single mothers, financial assistance programs are more than support, they’re a lifeline 💙 opening doors to work, education, and stability.

Read our latest blog to see why these programs are true game-changers 👉 buff.ly/JHSDE8t

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A Healthier Democracy @ahdemocracy.bsky.social · 3d

this is your chance to accelerate your impact.

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#SocialImpact #AcumenAngels #Entrepreneurship #FundingOpportunity #SocialInnovation #ImpactInvesting

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A Healthier Democracy @ahdemocracy.bsky.social · 3d

🌍 Calling all early-stage social entrepreneurs: the Acumen Angels 2025 awards are now open!

Winners will receive:
💸 $25,000–$50,000 in catalytic funding
🎤 Access to a pitch masterclass and global visibility

If you're building bold solutions to tackle poverty and injustice,

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Link Health @linkhealth.bsky.social · 6d

🚀 With thousands of patients screened, applications submitted, and millions in benefits returned to families, Link Health is proving what’s possible. 💙 We simplify the process so families can access the vital support they deserve and build brighter futures.

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A Healthier Democracy @ahdemocracy.bsky.social · 6d

When your hospital’s “About Us” page finally stops gaslighting you 🔦😂
"Committed to community care." Oh really? Since when?

📉 After years of staff cuts, ER waits, and billing chaos... we’re just glad the mission statement finally caught up with reality.

#HealthcareHumor #HospitalMarketing

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Link Health @linkhealth.bsky.social · 7d

Last week, LEO was the talk of the town! 🎉 On Tuesday, they made their Texas debut at the UTHealth, showing how AI and human-centered navigation can help families enroll in programs like SNAP, WIC, and Lifeline.

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A Healthier Democracy @ahdemocracy.bsky.social · 7d

and every community has access to the care, resources, and representation it deserves. 🫱🏾‍🫲🏽

#BlackHistoryMonth #HealthEquity #CivicHealth #PublicHealthJustice #AHealthierDemocracy #RepresentationMatters

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A Healthier Democracy @ahdemocracy.bsky.social · 7d

This Black History Month, we celebrate the leadership, resilience, and ongoing impact of Black communities in shaping our nation's past, present, and future.

At A Healthier Democracy, we honor this legacy by working to advance equity in both health and civic life ensuring every voice is heard,

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Link Health @linkhealth.bsky.social · 8d

Even Mr. Rogers knows there’s a lot of help left on the table.
Every year, more than $142 billion in federal and state cash and benefit programs goes unused—money meant to help families with rent, utilities, and food.

At Link Health, our team of incredible certified patient navigators,

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Link Health @linkhealth.bsky.social · 8d

armed with intentional deployment of AI, helps eligible families claim what’s rightfully theirs.
So far, we’ve connected households to over $5 million in life-changing support, and we’re just getting started. Join us in our mission to close the health wealth gap.

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A Healthier Democracy @ahdemocracy.bsky.social · 8d

Could this be a model for the rest of the country?
Solving the healthcare workforce gap starts with smart, inclusive policies like this.

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A Healthier Democracy @ahdemocracy.bsky.social · 8d

Texas is taking bold steps to address the doctor shortage with the new DOCTOR Act 🩺👩🏿⚕️👨⚕️
By opening more doors for:
🎖️ Military veterans
🌍 International medical graduates
🎓 Recent med school grads
...this law aims to boost access in rural and underserved communities across the state 🏥🌄

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A Healthier Democracy @ahdemocracy.bsky.social · 9d

prenatal services, and more. Without support, many could reduce services or close.

This isn’t just about budgets. It’s about access, equity, and protecting healthcare for those who need it most.

#HealthEquity #CommunityHealth #AccessToCare #MedicaidCuts #PublicHealthCrisis #AHealthierDemocracy

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A Healthier Democracy @ahdemocracy.bsky.social · 9d

@patelnk.bsky.social Community Health Centers Are in Crisis!
Over 1,500 federally funded clinics that serve more than 30 million patients are facing financial strain from delayed funding, Medicaid cuts, and the government shutdown.
These centers provide essential care: primary visits, mental health

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Link Health @linkhealth.bsky.social · 9d

✨ This month, our VP of Strategy hosted a packed breakout session at the State of Black Health Conference in Charlotte, NC! 🖤

We shared Link Health’s Money as Medicine model, showing how we combine AI 🤖, human-centered navigation, and trusted outreach 🏥 to close the benefits gap

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Link Health @linkhealth.bsky.social · 9d

and connect families to SNAP, WIC, and Lifeline.
Attendees stepped into our patients’ shoes by filling out benefit applications, then tried out LEO, our AI chat agent, making enrollment simpler and faster.

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Link Health @linkhealth.bsky.social · 10d

This Black History Month, Link Health honors the strength and resilience of Black communities. 🖤❤️💚 We are committed to advancing health equity by breaking down barriers to benefits like SNAP, WIC, and Lifeline, ensuring families can access the resources they deserve to thrive. 💪🏽

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A Healthier Democracy @ahdemocracy.bsky.social · 10d

Calling all early-stage changemakers! 🌎 The Echoing Green Fellowship supports bold leaders with a $100,000 stipend over 18 months plus community and support.

Apply by October 8, 2:00 PM ET 👉 echoinggreen.org/fellowship/a...

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