Healthcare Access & Affordability
In District 139, we know that health is the foundation of everything else. You cannot hold down a job if you are sick; a child cannot learn if they are in pain; and a family cannot build wealth if one medical emergency leads to bankruptcy.
For too long, Georgia has allowed a two-tiered healthcare system: one for the wealthy and one for everyone else. I am running to build a system where quality care is measured by patient outcomes, not by profit margins.
1. Closing the Coverage Gap: Medicaid Expansion
Georgia is one of the few states that has refused to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. This has created a "coverage gap" that leaves thousands of our hardworking neighbors—who earn too much for traditional Medicaid but too little for Marketplace subsidies—with no options at all.
Expand Medicaid Now: I will fight for the full expansion of Medicaid in Georgia. It is time to stop playing politics with people's lives. Expanding Medicaid will provide coverage to the uninsured, reduce the burden on our emergency rooms, and save our rural hospitals from closing.
Public Investment over Corporate Profit: Healthcare is a public good. I will advocate for public health investments that prioritize preventative care and early intervention over the interests of private insurance conglomerates.
2. Ending Maternal Health Disparities
Georgia has some of the worst maternal mortality rates in the country, and for Black and Brown women, the crisis is even more severe. This is not a medical failure—it is a systemic failure of equity.
Equity in Maternal Care: I will champion policies that increase funding for prenatal and postnatal care in underserved communities. We must ensure that every mother in District 139 has access to high-quality, respectful, and culturally competent care.
Supporting Midwives and Doulas: I will advocate for the integration of midwives and doulas into our primary healthcare system, recognizing their critical role in improving birth outcomes for minority women.
3. Eradicating "Medical Deserts" and Improving Local Access
You shouldn't have to drive an hour and take two buses just to see a primary care doctor. We need to bring the care back into the community.
Investing in Community Health Centers: I will fight for increased funding for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and community clinics that provide care regardless of a patient's ability to pay.
Expanding Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services: Mental health is healthcare. I will push for the integration of behavioral health services into primary care settings, ensuring that treatment for depression, anxiety, and addiction is accessible and affordable.
Mobile Health Initiatives: For our most isolated residents, I will support the expansion of mobile clinics that bring screenings, vaccinations, and basic care directly into our neighborhoods.
4. Lowering the Cost of Life-Saving Medication
No one should have to choose between buying groceries and buying their insulin. The current cost of prescription drugs is a corporate shakedown of the American people.
Capping Prescription Costs: I will support state-level initiatives to cap the cost of essential medications and fight for increased transparency in drug pricing.
Expanding Generic Access: I will advocate for policies that make it easier for pharmacists to substitute lower-cost generics, reducing the financial burden on our seniors and low-income families.
