We understand that our fight for quality, affordable health care relies on leaders that are willing to stand up for patients and listen to medical experts, not corporate or partisan interests.
The civic determinants of health means making people aware of the direct impact their vote has on their health. It also means organizing year round, not just during election cycles, to educate the public about the work elected officials are doing to help patients access affordable care or the dangerous disinformation leaders are spreading that puts lives at risk. Then, when it comes time to cast their ballot, voters know the leaders invested in their health and the health of their families.
Their involvement can take several forms:
Engaging in these activities serves the dual-purpose of improving health outcomes of the community, and enhances physicians’ understanding of the social and legislative factors affecting their patients’ health.
It’s important to educate the public about the ongoing projects to help patients access affordable care, or the dangerous misinformation others are spreading. Each year, physicians volunteer to communicate with their communities about the importance of voting in elections: Federal, State, and Local.
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