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Latest from FHJP
FHJP and partners submit comment letter on Florida's Transition Plan for Home and Community Based Settings focusing on the need for the state to implement federally mandated eviction protections that govern Assisted Living Facilities and group homes.
April 28, 2022
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Florida Politics - FHJP's Alison Yager quoted on how the new DOH guidelines will impact families
April 21, 2022
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Florida Health Justice Project Urges Floridians Take Action To Increase Funding and Support for Home and Community-Based Health Care Services
March 28, 2022
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Alison Yager informs educators about the Public Charge rule with an article for Southern Poverty Law Center's Learning for Justice blog
March 24 2022
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Statement from FHJP and Disability Rights Florida on the FL Surgeon General's Guidance on the COVID Vaccine for Children
March 10, 2022
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The Case for Medicaid Expansion
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COVID-19 Consumer Protections:
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Florida Health Justice Stories
KellyAfter a lifetime of security and serenity living in her own home, Kelly Percival’s life was jolted into crisis after an unfortunate accident left her hobbling and a global pandemic left her unemployed.
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AleneAlene, a 74 year old Brevard County native, worked her entire life. After retiring from her career in customer service, she found herself itching to get back to work. In her late 60s, she started a second career as a security guard. But at age 71, she started to experience severe pain and trouble walking.
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GeorgeGeorge, a 56 year old truck driver and native of Pennsylvania moved to Florida in 2019 to be closer to his daughter. He had suffered heart problems in the past and hoped that the move to Florida would decrease his stress levels.
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State of COVID-19 in Florida and South Florida:
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FHJP Voices in the News
Florida Today Article Quoting FHJP's tweet: Uninsured residents on Space Coast may soon face vaccination and testing hurdles
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Miami Herald Op-ed by FHJP's Alison Yager on FL's 15 week abortion ban: Florida should improve health of children and families, not limit access to abortion Read Article Here |
New York Times Article on Home and Community-based Services Features FHJP Storyteller: Home Care Is Broken. Can Congress Fix It?
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