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A Healthier Democracy

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Building platforms for collaboration and community organizing at the intersection of health and civic engagement to maximize collective impact. https://linktr.ee/ahealthierdemocracy

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A Healthier Democracy @ahdemocracy.bsky.social · Dec 12

Healthcare providers are the unwavering defenders of our communities. They stand firm when policies falter, when systems fail, when the most vulnerable are left to navigate uncertainty alone. And in times when policies shift and the vulnerable are left in limbo +

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Link Health @linkhealth.bsky.social · 5h

Even Mr. Rogers knows there’s a lot of help left on the table.
Every year, more than $142 billion in federal and state cash and benefit programs goes unused—money meant to help families with rent, utilities, and food.

At Link Health, our team of incredible certified patient navigators,

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Link Health @linkhealth.bsky.social · 5h

armed with intentional deployment of AI, helps eligible families claim what’s rightfully theirs.
So far, we’ve connected households to over $5 million in life-changing support, and we’re just getting started. Join us in our mission to close the health wealth gap.

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A Healthier Democracy @ahdemocracy.bsky.social · 3h

Could this be a model for the rest of the country?
Solving the healthcare workforce gap starts with smart, inclusive policies like this.

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A Healthier Democracy @ahdemocracy.bsky.social · 3h

Texas is taking bold steps to address the doctor shortage with the new DOCTOR Act 🩺👩🏿⚕️👨⚕️
By opening more doors for:
🎖️ Military veterans
🌍 International medical graduates
🎓 Recent med school grads
...this law aims to boost access in rural and underserved communities across the state 🏥🌄

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A Healthier Democracy @ahdemocracy.bsky.social · 1d

prenatal services, and more. Without support, many could reduce services or close.

This isn’t just about budgets. It’s about access, equity, and protecting healthcare for those who need it most.

#HealthEquity #CommunityHealth #AccessToCare #MedicaidCuts #PublicHealthCrisis #AHealthierDemocracy

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A Healthier Democracy @ahdemocracy.bsky.social · 1d

@patelnk.bsky.social Community Health Centers Are in Crisis!
Over 1,500 federally funded clinics that serve more than 30 million patients are facing financial strain from delayed funding, Medicaid cuts, and the government shutdown.
These centers provide essential care: primary visits, mental health

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Link Health @linkhealth.bsky.social · 1d

✨ This month, our VP of Strategy hosted a packed breakout session at the State of Black Health Conference in Charlotte, NC! 🖤

We shared Link Health’s Money as Medicine model, showing how we combine AI 🤖, human-centered navigation, and trusted outreach 🏥 to close the benefits gap

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Link Health @linkhealth.bsky.social · 1d

and connect families to SNAP, WIC, and Lifeline.
Attendees stepped into our patients’ shoes by filling out benefit applications, then tried out LEO, our AI chat agent, making enrollment simpler and faster.

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Link Health @linkhealth.bsky.social · 2d

This Black History Month, Link Health honors the strength and resilience of Black communities. 🖤❤️💚 We are committed to advancing health equity by breaking down barriers to benefits like SNAP, WIC, and Lifeline, ensuring families can access the resources they deserve to thrive. 💪🏽

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A Healthier Democracy @ahdemocracy.bsky.social · 2d

Calling all early-stage changemakers! 🌎 The Echoing Green Fellowship supports bold leaders with a $100,000 stipend over 18 months plus community and support.

Apply by October 8, 2:00 PM ET 👉 echoinggreen.org/fellowship/a...

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Link Health @linkhealth.bsky.social · 5d

👏 Our amazing intern Annamarie strikes again! 📝 Her latest op-ed in The Huntington News calls out how the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” buries 22M families under paperwork and deadlines—putting food assistance at risk. 💔 Read here 👉 huntnewsnu.com/87891/editor...

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A Healthier Democracy @ahdemocracy.bsky.social · 5d

Over a decade of training. Years spent learning how to study research and treat patients. And yet one viral post can make people question all of it.
Distrust in medicine doesn’t just hurt doctors. It hurts patients, families, and our entire healthcare system. 🩺 #TrustScience #HealthcareTruth #MedEd

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Link Health @linkhealth.bsky.social · 6d

🏥We visited one of our partner clinics in Houston, El Centro Corazon! 🌟 Together we’re helping families enroll in SNAP, WIC & more. Want to be part of our community center network + support your patients with federal benefits? 💵 DM us to connect!

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A Healthier Democracy @ahdemocracy.bsky.social · 6d

ACA subsidies continue to be the name of the game for this shutdown.

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A Healthier Democracy @ahdemocracy.bsky.social · 6d

🚨 We're in a government shutdown! What does that mean for healthcare? For now, things are largely normal for essential services. Outbreaks and recalls will still be managed. But the bulk of federal healthcare agency employees will be put on leave.

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A Healthier Democracy @ahdemocracy.bsky.social · 7d

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the strength, resilience, and contributions of Latino communities. At A Healthier Democracy, we’re committed to building systems where every voice is heard and every family has access to the resources they deserve. 💪🏽

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Link Health @linkhealth.bsky.social · 8d

We love working with passionate pre-med students who gain hands-on experience, while giving back to our communities 💙Together, we’re helping patients enroll in SNAP, WIC & Lifeline, putting money back into families’ pockets. 🚀 Want to be part of our team? Contact us!

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Link Health @linkhealth.bsky.social · 9d

🎓 Julissa and AnnaMarie had the chance to attend Northeastern’s Volunteer Fair, where they shared Link Health’s mission 🌟 and encouraged students to apply for our upcoming cohort 🚀. We’re excited to see future leaders join us in helping families access the benefits they deserve 💙

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A Healthier Democracy @ahdemocracy.bsky.social · 9d

When your town loses its only clinic but gains… an extra hour drive to the nearest ER 🚗💨💉Nothing beats a jet2holiday!

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Link Health @linkhealth.bsky.social · 12d

🤖 At Link Health, we’re proving that AI isn’t just smart, it’s life-changing. From SNAP to WIC to Lifeline, our tech + human touch makes enrolling patients faster, easier, and more equitable. 🚀💵 #AIForGood #HealthEquity #BenefitAccess @alisterfmartin.bsky.social

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A Healthier Democracy @ahdemocracy.bsky.social · 12d

critical behavioral health support.

👉 Mental health matters. Cutting the safety net leaves patients stranded when they need help most.

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A Healthier Democracy @ahdemocracy.bsky.social · 12d

This tiger may look fierce, but even strength gets slashed when funding disappears. 🐯💚

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act would strip $1 trillion from Medicaid over the next decade. That means mental health professionals laid off, demand for care rising, and millions left without coverage or

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A Healthier Democracy @ahdemocracy.bsky.social · 14d

Teens are skipping meals, stretching food in unsafe ways, and facing real risks just to eat. Hunger doesn’t stay at home. It shows up in classrooms, mental health, and long-term opportunity.
And it deepens the cycle of poverty.
🍎 Food isn’t optional. It’s essential.
#SNAPMatters #PublicHealthPolicy

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A Healthier Democracy @ahdemocracy.bsky.social · 14d

Proposed SNAP cuts are on the table and families with kids will feel it most.
As food prices continue to rise, many households are bracing for reduced support. Food banks and schools can’t fill the gap alone & adolescents, often overlooked in food policy, are paying the price
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Link Health @linkhealth.bsky.social · 14d

💡 Want to see how we’re shaping the next generation of medical leaders? At Link Health, students train as Certified Patient Navigators, gaining hands-on experience while helping families unlock SNAP, WIC & Lifeline. Full story 👉🏻 link-health.org/2025/09/19/t...

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