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Our "Giving Tuesday" Online Auction is Open
Only 5 days left
Little Yew on Mt. Hood
Pacific City Coastal Home
Sunriver Cabin
There is still time to get a relaxing stay in a forest cabin, head to a Trailblazers game, or knock out part of your holiday shopping list and contribute to the advancement of universal health care at the same time.

Here is the link. https://hcao.betterworld.org/auctions/hcao Be sure to share.

100% of the proceeds goes to HCAO. We hope you will bid generously.

We're grateful to these businesses as fellow universal health care advocates!
These and more:

Gift certificates to Portland restaurants-
Por Que No, Ecliptic Brewing, Nuvrei

6 bottle assortment of Willamette Valley's-
Lundeen Wines

Jewelry from boutique-
Betsy & Iya
Not Going Quietly--A Moving Documentary
Showing Online Dec. 12, 6pm
Absorb Ady's passion for universal healthcare. Get your ticket.

There will be a fabulous after film panel to share their thoughts and opportunity for to share yours.

Interfaith Alliance on Poverty Connects with HCAO
Have you heard of the Health-Poverty Trap?

On Dec 2, HCAO President Tom Sincic and Faith Caucus Chair Rick Staggenborg presented to members of the Interfaith Poverty Alliance. The focus was on the relationship between healthcare, poverty, houselessness and what is referred to as the "health-poverty trap". Rising rents and rising health care costs such a deadly combination.

Rick reviewed the opportunities to get involved with our Faith Caucus and HCAO efforts.

If you or someone you know wants to get involved with the Faith Caucus contact Rick at faith@hcao.org.
HOPE Amendment Campaign 2022--Are You Ready?
The campaign will be led by HCAO member organizations, SEIU 503 and the Oregon Nurses Association.

HCAO Board Member Annie Naranjo-Rivera serves as HCAO point person with the campaign. Be ready for kickoff early 2022. "HOPE" you will be prepared to get involved.
Important Oregon Governor's Races
and publicly-funded universal healthcare
Did you know that for the 2022 Primary there are 8 Democratic and 10 Republican candidates listed at Ballotpedia?

There are 23 Governor candidates listed at Oregon Secretary of State site.

If a candidate is non-affiliated, they will only be in the general election in November.

Who is Governor in 2023 is extremely important. Will that person be ready to sign the bill that creates the Oregon Health Plan? Check in on the positions of candidates on universal healthcare by going to their campaign website. Contact the candidates and make your position clear.

Right now,, when the legislature is not in session, is the ideal time to make an appointment with your current state senator and state rep. and express your thoughts and find out where they stand on single-payer universal healthcare. It's easy in this virtual world.
Find your legislator here. After you have a conversation, report the results to legislative@hcao.org.
National Scene--Actions to Take
CVS is proactively supporting anti-Medicare for All and your help is requested. Read the appeal from this RN.


Since the House passed the Build Back Better package with the remaining crumbs, the focus has turned to the Senate to ensure that the package passes including Medicare drug price negotiation and hearing benefits intact with some additional pressure to improve on the House version. Majority Leader Schumer has indicated that Build Back Better may be considered the week of December 13.

An important time sensitive request from Partner Public Citizen:
Urge your Democratic Reps. to join this sign-on letter (here) by Rep. Jayapal and Rep. Bush urging Majority Leader Schumer to retain the insulin payment cap in the Build Back Better Act and to expand the cap to uninsured people. The deadline for signatories is COB on Monday, December 6, so please reach out to Democratic House offices and urge them to sign on ASAP.

For assistance with legislative or policy items contact: Zainab Alidina, HCAO Legislative Chair (legislative@hcao.org) or Tom Sincic, HCAO President (president@hcao.org).
Joint Task Force on Universal Health Care
Don't Wait--Engaging is Easy
It is time for lots more public testimony. The next meeting is 12/16. Tell the Task Force what kind of a health system you want through your personal testimony. Keep it simple, for example: "I want a health care system that does not require me to sign up every year."

Go to this link to find out how to submit written testimony. Go to this link to provide oral testimony. (Ignore the given date in the information.) Here is the link to the schedule for future meetings.

Here is the link to find the recordings. Public engagement is now the focus of the work of the Task Force and that of HCAO. Listen to 11/23 Meeting.

HCAO is following carefully and staying closely involved to shape that plan to meet the intent of the bill which created the JTFUHC.
Beautiful Small Businesses Shout Out for Health Care for All
Lover of Quartz, Nadine: "As Americans there’s an unspoken level of freedom we lose due to our healthcare system. We don’t get to play, explore, create, and follow our passions. We all know someone who stays in a job they don’t like, works just for the benefits, or avoids retirement due to medical expenses. Even worse, there are people who are stuck in poverty because losing OHP would cause irreversible damage to their health and finances. 

I support universal healthcare so people have more opportunities to follow their passions, do work that brings them joy."

Illustrator and small business owner, Nora Sherwood says this: "I support universal healthcare because it's a more stable economic model for healthcare delivery, and it does not cost more than our existing model. I also support universal healthcare because it will lower barriers for many people who need to access care."

Nora's beautiful work and business are found at:
Important Message on Jordan Cove LNG
from HCAO Member Organization
Physicians for Social Responsibility
"We have learned that Pembina, the Canadian company behind Jordan Cove LNG and the Pacific Connector fracked gas pipeline, have requested that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) vacate the authorizations issued to them in their proceedings.... Pembina has announced that it has given up future plans for Jordan Cove LNG and Pacific Connector in Oregon.... [This] is without a doubt a victory for a healthier Oregon, and our water and air will be cleaner tomorrow because of our work on this initiative."

We know that protecting our environment is essential to protecting our health. HCAO is thankful for the work of PSR.
Your Financial Support Is Needed
HCAO's ability to educate about and advocate for universal healthcare is possible ONLY because of YOU.

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