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In light of the Senate vote on December 20 to move healthcare reform forward, Tenants and Workers United released the following statement.

“The Senate vote brings us closer to affordable quality healthcare for millions of Americans and a time where no one goes broke because they can’t afford health insurance. We fully expect the final bill to go further by creating a robust public option and expanding access to Medicare and Medicaid benefits,” says Tenicka Boyd, Health Care Organizer for Tenants and Workers United.

Today the State Health Commissioner has opened the door for all Virginians to get immunized against H1N1 influenza.

“Today’s allocation of 700,000 doses of vaccine makes it possible to now offer H1N1 vaccinations to all Virginians,” said State Health Commissioner Karen Remley, M.D., MBA. “Put down on your holiday list making sure your family and loved ones get their vaccinations.”

In light of the Senate vote on December 20 to move healthcare reform forward, Tenants and Workers United released the following statement.

“The Senate vote brings us closer to affordable quality healthcare for millions of Americans and a time where no one goes broke because they can’t afford health insurance. We fully expect the final bill to go further by creating a robust public option and expanding access to Medicare and Medicaid benefits,” says Tenicka Boyd, Health Care Organizer for Tenants and Workers United.

Secondary bacterial pneumonia was a frequent cause of illness and death during each of the influenza pandemics of the 20th century. Pneumococcal infections have also been identified as a complication in some severe and fatal cases of the current H1N1 influenza pandemic.

Today, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced the release of a report that highlights the benefits of health insurance reform for Virginia. “Health Insurance Reform and Virginia: The Case for Change” is available at www.HealthReform.gov.