
Dr. Ann Barnes
@drannbarnes_ehf
President & CEO of Episcopal Health Foundation @Health4Texas
Working to improve health equity in Texas.
#HealthNotJustHealthCare
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04-10-2022 19:36:06
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NEW from EHF & Baker Institute: 12 years tell a clear story—#ACA health insurance played a crucial role in reducing the number of uninsured Texans. "By renewing enhanced premium tax credits and investing in outreach efforts, policymakers can ensure continued access to health


Good nutrition is essential for good health, but 1/3 of families below the poverty line lack access to adequate nutrition. Texas has until Mar 1 to decide on the Summer EBT program, which provides grocery cards to low-income families with school kids. publicnewsservice.org/2025-02-05/hun…

BREAKING: EHF's statewide poll shows that almost two-thirds of Texans say they skipped or postponed health care in the past year because of cost, while major health concerns like #diabetes & #obesity continue to grow. episcopalhealth.org/enews/new-ehf-… #HealthNotJustHealthCare #txlege

Health isn’t just about medical care—it’s shaped by where we live, work & play. To improve community health, we need more than one data point. See EHF's new interactive data mapping tool & the variety of information it uses - episcopalhealth.org/digging-deeper… #HealthNotJustHealthCare




TOMORROW: Baker Institute hosts an important event on how proposed federal budget cuts to #Medicaid could affect health care access and services in Texas. Click below to register to watch! #HealthNotJustHealthCare #HealthPolicy bakerinstitute.org/event/future-m…

"#Medicaid is the story of people." 90% of the children, 80% of the pregnant women we see are covered by Medicaid - it's 70% of our funding. Cuts would decimate community health centers & deeply affect the people we serve, says Dr. Andrea Caracostis, CEO of HOPE Clinic. #BakerLive


What would potential federal cuts to #Medicaid mean for community health centers in Texas? "We absolutely could not keep our doors open without that funding." And children would be affected most. Take 2 min to watch HOPE Clinic's Dr. Andrea Caracostis. Baker Institute #BakerLive

"While data and $$$ paint a clear picture of what’s at stake if #Medicaid funding is cut, the real story is about the people who will feel the consequences first hand," says Dr. Ann Barnes. episcopalhealth.org/enews/dr-ann-b… #HealthNotJustHealthCare #MedicaidMatters

Check out my fun conversation with Houston news icon Khambrel Marshall. A healthy twist to an interview and one conversation closer to making Houston a Walking City! #HealthNotJustHealthCare


