Category: Policy

ST. LOUIS, October 5, 2020 — The St. Louis Regional Health Commission joined more than 300 business, community and civic organizations across the state in taking a public stand against Amendment 3, which would radically change how state house and senate districts are drawn in Missouri and would reverse fair mapping policies passed by Missouri…

When you think of public health issues, you might consider disease prevention or wellness programs. Perhaps you reflect on social issues, like access to healthy food or safe housing. But do you think of social justice issues and our political system? The public health landscape is constantly changing and expanding. The more we learn, the…

Never forget: you are the government. You have power and opportunity to make change, and one of the most important tools you hold is your vote. As John Lewis poignantly stated: “The right to vote is precious and almost sacred, and one of the most important blessings of our democracy. Today we must be vigilant…

Gateway to Better Health (GBH) is a lifeline. With GBH, uninsured individuals who struggle to afford medical care, gain access to quality health care services. Over the last eight years, GBH has covered 288,500 primary care and dental visits, 1.3 million medications, and 316,800 diagnostic tests and other procedures.  The program has provided 63,779 otherwise…

Our Medical Director, Dr. Heidi Miller, recently joined Robin Rudowitz of KFF and Jessica Rhoades out of Governor Steve Bullock‘s office on a discussion about Medicaid expansion. Check out this round table discussion hosted by the Boone County Medical Society and vote #YesOn2 on August 4! Check out the discussion here.

ST. LOUIS, July 12, 2020 – Dr. Heidi Miller, RHC Medical Director, joined “This Week in Missouri Politics” to discuss Medicaid expansion. Learn why the St. Louis Regional Health Commission supports Medicaid expansion.

During his daily press briefing usually dedicated to the state’s pandemic response, Governor Mike Parson announced his decision to place Medicaid expansion on the August 2020 ballot. Nearly 350,000 signatures were gathered, earning Medicaid expansion a place on the ballot where voters can decide on this issue for themselves on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Voters…

By: Heidi B. Miller, M.D. As a primary care doctor, I cringe when I am paged on-call at 2 a.m. by a patient with chest pain who won’t go to the emergency department because of lack of insurance. With sadness and frustration, I must persuade the patient that this is an emergency and he could…

Think about your neighbor who is uninsured, caring for an aging parent, and juggling a part-time job. Picture your server, at the corner restaurant, who gets no benefits and does not qualify for Medicaid or subsidies for Obamacare. Likely, we all know someone who lacks health insurance. Medicaid expansion would keep our friends, family members,…