@TXSassInDC

Texas Native. DC Advocate for Women and Girls. Latina. Cajun. Loud. Gen X. Opinions are my own. Selena 4Ever.

 Washington, DC
Joined January 2017
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Proud of our Vice Chairwoman for making the case: Latinas and their families deserve the same GLP-1 access Medicare patients have. Lawmakers should fund Turquoise Care coverage this session.
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Our National Board Vice Chair Lorena Blanco-Silva in @thenewmexican: Medicare patients can now get GLP-1s for $50 a month, but New Mexicans on Turquoise Care have no coverage for obesity. Lawmakers can fix this in January. santafenewmexican.com/opinio…

Time for Medicaid in New Mexico to cover GLP-1s

New Mexico is in a healthcare crisis, but not everyone is impacted equally. The state’s obesity rate has climbed to 36.3% of adults, the fastest rise of any state in

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It could be the beautiful scenery/mountain air, but #AspenIdeasHealth has been a remarkable experience. We are in a moment of opportunity for health as we know it & need to engage communities to be part of the solution. Many thanks to the @PhRMA team for the opportunity to engage
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New Purple Line Podcast Alert! Listen in as Amy Hinojosa (@TXSassInDC), President and CEO of MANA, celebrates 50 years of @MANANational strengthening Latina women. Hear her vision for the future and the impact of mentorship, education, and advocacy. the-chli.simplecast.com/epis…
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Replying to @HECollaborative @CDCgov @TXSassInDC
MANA is proud to be part of the @HECollaborative and to uplift common sense principles of health equity in service to the health and well-being of all communities. #nationalminorityhealthmonth – at Arlington, VA
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#HEC hosted a reception for National Minority Health Month this week on Capitol Hill. Thank you to everyone who joined us. Special thanks to Cristi Schwarcz from the @CDCgov for her remarks about the agency’s commitment to #healthequity. @TXSassInDC #NMHM2024
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Congratulations to @usta for 50 years of equal prize money @usopen! As we approach #LatinaEqualPayDay on Oct. 5, we are grateful for your leadership! Thank you @BillieJeanKing for paving the way forward!
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Susan Neely@Susankneely11 Jul 2023
Pleased to talk with two experts on financial protection for Hispanic and Latino communities – @MANANational's @TXSassInDC and @therealwfg's Juan Jaime. My reflections from @Every_Future's #KitchenTableConversation. #LatinoRetirement2023 #RetiroLatino2023 impact.acli.com/overcoming-c…

Overcoming Challenges - ACLI IMPACT

[IMPACT+: This series features IMPACT posts that take a longer look at vital topics that affect American consumers.] Every hard-working American deserves financial security through retirement. But...

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New Op-ed: @TXSassInDC, President & CEO of @MANANational at @eldiario: "With simple adjustments, Congress can ensure that the #IRA succeeds in lowering drug costs without exacerbating health care inequity." #healthequity @SenateDems @HouseDemocrats eldiariony.com/2023/06/28/pa…

Para proteger a los pacientes vulnerables, corrija las reformas de los precios de medicamentos de...

Desalentar la investigación de medicamentos de molécula pequeña podría simplemente borrar por completo este tipo de tratamientos que se necesitan desesperadamente en favor de opciones de tratamiento...

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Replying to @ACLINews
Hello! Bienvenidos a todos! As the oldest and largest Hispanic women's organization in the country, we are committed to helping Latina/Hispanic women get educated about their finances and live their best lives in retirement.
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RT @ACLINews: Q3: Given longevity and other factors, why do Latina women in particular need access to lifetime income for long-term financi…
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Not a bad way to end the day @capitalweather
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Many thanks to @RepSylviaGarcia for joining the #LatinaEqualPayDay Summit on Capitol Hill to share that Latinas in Harris County, TX, only make $.37 for every $1 earned by a white male. The time for action is now.
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Today is #LatinaEqualPayDay - and we are on Capitol Hill having important discussions to address the issues and call for change.
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So fun! Will be watching today! #MyCauseMyCleats
MANA National@MANANational2 Dec 2022
Bid on the sneakers honoring MANA, being worn by Natalia Dorantes, the first Latina in the NFL named Coordinator of Football Programs for the #NFL #MyCauseMyCleats initiative. And watch Sunday's game between @CommandersWSH & Giants! handbid.app.link/g8Q9mMhhrvb

Washington Commanders Charitable Foundation - 2022 My Cause My Cleats - Natalia Dorantes Sneakers

MANA (A National Latina Organization)   MANA, A National Latina Organization, is a national grassroots membership organization that represents and supports the interests of Latina women, youth, and...

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So proud of my friend and hermano @thepoetmendez - not just for his accomplishments but for the genuine, giving human being that he is. Friends, family, students, and anyone touched by his work are all richer for his influence.
Texas Observer@TexasObserver8 Oct 2022
Meet the Poet Laureate of Texas: texasobserver.org/guadalupe-… #poetry

The Voice of Lone Star Poetry

Guadalupe Mendez, Texas’ top poet, reaches out to diverse communities—including his own—thanks to his unique background and vision.

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In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, President Biden and the First Lady hosted a reception at the White House. Hispanic history is American history, and the Biden-Harris Administration is committed to the success of Hispanic communities.
President Biden and the First Lady host a Hispanic Heritage Month reception at the White House.

ALT President Biden and the First Lady host a Hispanic Heritage Month reception at the White House.

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Pretty amazing to see Nick Kyrgios drop off a 126mph serve at the #USOpen
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Our paper explores how breaking the compounded impacts of inequities in food and nutrition, lack of quality housing, and climate change are the key to a healthier future. @MANANational @blkwomenshealth @WIPPWeDecide @NGLCC @justiceinaging healthequitycollaborative.or…

White Paper: Improving Health Outcomes Through Social Determinants of Health Initiatives • Health...

Today, the Health Equity Collaborative released a new white paper titled “Improving Health Outcomes Through Social Determinants of Health Initiatives”

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Tune in on another episode of The Switch, a podcast by Nonprofit HR. In this episode, Amy Hinojosa and Lindsey Otto, catch up and explore Amy’s stellar contributions to the sector! #NonprofitHR #Podcasts #SocialSectorStrong #WomensImpact theswitchbynonprofithr.libsy…
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CQC@4qualitycare8 Jun 2022
We all agree: if you’re covered by insurance, you shouldn’t be saddled with staggering out-of-pocket costs. That’s why we're fighting for #qualitycare. (2/2) thehill.com/events/3501435-c…

Closing The Gaps In Health Insurance

A record number of Americans are insured, with over 90 percent of people having some form of health insurance, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. Yet, many insured Americans remain vulnerab…

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