Los Angeles – Today, the organizations behind the Yes on Measure ER campaign – a ballot initiative passed by Los Angeles County voters this June to counter severe federal and state health care cuts – launched Health Justice United. The coalition of community clinics, public hospitals, labor unions, and reproductive health care providers will work to make sure Measure ER funds are allocated appropriately, as well as foster equitable health systems in California for the long term.
Jim Mangia, President and CEO of St. John’s Community Health: “Measure ER was a clear victory for Los Angeles County voters, who would not accept cuts that put our communities’ health at risk. Through Health Justice United, we are turning that victory into long-term action by ensuring that community clinics and public health infrastructure have the resources they need to fully function and keep everyone safe.”
David Green, President and Executive Director of SEIU Local 721: “Health care workers see the consequences of underinvestment every day – overburdened hospitals, stretched-thin clinics, and working families forced to make impossible choices about their health. Measure ER was a win for Los Angeles County voters, and Health Justice United will help make sure that win delivers for patients and the workers who care for them.”
Dr. Hector Flores, President of the Los Angeles County Medical Association: “Physicians cannot do their jobs effectively when patients face barriers to getting the care they need. Measure ER is an investment in the health of Los Angeles County as a whole, and we will work to ensure it strengthens our health care system’s capacity to provide timely, quality care to every patient.”
