We traveled to DC with eleven teenagers: sophomores, juniors and seniors. They are a very diverse group in many ways. One had never flown before, three had never been to Washington, DC, two have been advisory group members for four years, we had representation from all four communities, and four students were new to the [...]
24 March 2010
Testimony and Video from Students at Maranacook Student Advisory Supporting Tobacco Tax Increase!
On March 23, 2010, a Video was released supporting a Tobacco Increase in the State of Maine by Students of the Maranacook Student Advisory, three of the students spoke as well as Superintendant Richard Abramson and one of our parents/physicians.
To view the video please follow this link..or go to the right of this site and [...]
Students and Parents to Call for Tobacco Tax Increase
Maranacook Students Will Unveil Video Asking Lawmakers to Help Prevent Youth Smoking
Members of the Maranacook Student Health Center Advisory Committee want lawmakers to take action on youth smoking, starting by increasing Maine’s tobacco taxes right away.
On Tuesday, March 23rd, students from the Committee will travel to the [...]
12 March 2010
The Maranacook Student Health Center Student Advisory group is preparing for a trip to DC March 17-20th!
The advisory group’s mission is to educate decision makers about student health center services at the local, state and national level – representing the voice of youth around important health issues. The students will meet with each of our Maine members of Congress to thank our Senators and Representatives for their support of school-based health [...]
12 March 2010
NASBHC February Health Care Reform Update
NASBHC February 2010 Policy Update
It’s been a health care reform rollercoaster ride over the past couple of months… read our latest policy update for a clear picture of what to expect moving forward.
http://www.nasbhc.org/atf/cf/%7Bcd9949f2-2761-42fb-bc7a-cee165c701d9%7D/FEBRUARY%202010%20POLICY%20UPDATE.PDF
10 December 2009
Health Care Reform should have School-Based Health Centers
Letter to the Editor: (Kennebec Journal December 10, 2010)
http://kennebecjournal.mainetoday.com/view/letters/7153729.html#
The passage of health-care reform in the House of Representatives was an important and exciting moment for all those dedicated to the idea that all Americans need and deserve access to high quality, affordable health care.
Maine’s two representatives, Mike Michaud and Chellie Pingree, deserve a vote [...]
9 December 2009
Finish the Work on Health Care
Letter to the Editor: (Fosters Daily Democrat, December 9, 2009)
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091209/GJOPINION_01/712099979/-1/fosopinion
To the editor: The passage of health care reform in the House of Representatives was an important and exciting moment for all those dedicated to the idea that all Americans need and deserve access to high quality, affordable health care. Maine’s two representatives, Mike Michaud and [...]
8 May 2009
News on LD#251 and #802
The committee just voted UNANIMOUSLY “ought not to pass” on both bills! I am stunned! This means that the bills will go to the House and Senate next week and will be killed without debate. There is no chance that these bills can pass now!
You made the difference! Thank you!
Kate
Kate Brogan
Vice President for Public Affairs
Family [...]
7 May 2009
LD #251 and LD#802
Yesterday the Health and Human Services Committee held public hearings on LD #251 An Act To Protect the Safety of Maine Children by Requiring the Express Consent of a Legal Guardian To Dispense Prescription Medication to a Minor
and LD #802An Act To Require Reporting on Medical Services or Treatment Provided to Minors without Parental Consent.
Students [...]
