Montgomery League of Women Voters Discuss Health Care in Post-Election Climate [Video]

Health Care Takes​ Center Stage in Post-Election Forum

Montgomery, AL – As the nation navigates a new political ⁤landscape, ​the League of Women Voters Greater Montgomery Chapter hosted a timely forum exploring the intersection of health care and politics. The ​event, held⁢ last week,⁢ drew a crowd eager to dissect the election’s impact on health equity and civic engagement.

Aretha Dix,a retired Air Force health care administrator and rural health care strategist,emphasized⁣ the crucial link between personal health and broader societal factors. “Health equity isn’t just⁤ a medical issue—it’s tied to social determinants⁢ like ⁣education, income, and geography,” Dix stated.

The forum provided a space for participants​ to process the emotional rollercoaster of the ​recent election. Using⁤ emojis, attendees expressed a range of feelings, from “angry” to “afraid,” highlighting the ⁤profound ⁢impact ⁤of⁣ political events on individual well-being.

Amy Hasting, the chapter treasurer, ⁤shared her personal experience, describing ‍a sense of overwhelm and ‍the ongoing effort to regain outlook. “It’s been …