Pavel is a registered nurse who says yes to health care reform that focuses on preventive care and education.

Terry Manville of Cleveland, Ohio suffers from rheumatoid arthritis and she says yes to health reform. The Ohio chapter of the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease gathered responses from health care practitioners, advocates and patients on their perspective on health reform and why they see a need for prevention and management of chronic disease.

Helen says yes to health care reform that protects Medicare.  She would like to see a constructive debate on this very important issue.

Marianne says yes to health reform that includes investments in proven prevention strategies.

Yovana says yes to health care reform that makes preventive care easier to attain and includes coverage for important health needs, such as vision and dental care.

Bishop McFarlen says yes to health care reform that does not exclude for preexisting conditions.

Dr. Hake says yes to health care reform that ensures access to health care and prevention for all.

Dr. Kelly says yes to health care reform to provided needed services to her patients (and her son).

Michele is Director of Clinical Services for Henrietta Johnson Medical Center.  She says yes to health care reform that will bridge the gaps between patients and physicians in order to improve wellness and continuity of care.

The Health Commissioner for the City of Columbus, Dr. Teresa Long, yes to health reform that puts the ‘health” back in health care, focusing on prevention and wellness.

Tim is the President of the United Way Association of South Carolina and he supports health care reform because it impacts every aspect of the United Way’s mission.

David’s wife is an Alzheimer’s Disease patient.  David says yes to health care reform that provides support and services for victims of long term illnesses and their families.

Beverly is an administrator in a sports medicine clinic.  She says yes to health care reform that improves upon our health care system, particularly though prevention and wellness programs.

Dr. Dobridge says yes to health care reform that ensures access for all.

Karen work with the Maryland Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation.  She says yes to health care reform in order to assist this community who often suffer under the current health system because of preexisting conditions.

Chris says yes to health care reform that treats addiction as a chronic disease in order to better treat individuals struggling with these problems.

Sherry says health to health care reform that provides coverage for the working poor.

Isazetta is the Health Care Chair NAACP Maryland and she says yes to health care reform that is accessible, affordable, and eliminates racial disparities.

Justin says yes to health care reform that focuses on prevention and wellness before patients become ill, not after.

Dr. Rosen-Cohen says yes to health care reform that emphasizes prevention and wellness, particularly with regards to substance abuse.

Michael says yes to health care reform that caps deductibles and out of pocket expenses, particularly for families struggling with lifelong chronic diseases.

Brenda says yes to health care reform that is attentive to lifelong wellness training.

Alec says yes to health care reform that focuses on childhood health.

Debbie is a heart disease patient and advocate who says yes to health care reform that does away with preexisting conditions clauses.

Elliot says yes to health care reform that lowers the cost of health insurance for healthier individuals.

Tom is the Chief Medical Officer of a health center in Delaware.  He says yes to health care reform that results in increased efficiency and lower costs among private insurers.

Natalie and Fran are dietitians who both say yes to health care reform that provides coverage to all Americans, which includes access to important wellness and nutrition programs.

Katie is a nurse who says yes to health care reform.

John says yes to health care reform that focuses on obesity prevention and provides access to all, regardless of income or other economic factors.

Alison is a mother from North Carolina who says yes to health care reform that ensures insurance coverage and adequate care for all, including those with preexisting conditions.

Sarah says yes to health care reform that assists patients in taking an active role in their care.

Art is a non-profit executive who says yes to health care reform that lowers the costs of benefits and premiums for his employees.

Bill says yes to health care reform to ensure that his children and grandchildren have access to adequate coverage and preventative measures.

Mark is a cancer survivor who says yes to health care reform that provides seamless coverage for Americans with preexisting conditions.

Helen says yes to health care reform that ensures the current generation of children will have the opportunity to lead health, active lives.

Monty says yes to affordable health care reform that puts the ‘health’ back in health care

Susan is an HIV/Aids case worker and she says yes to health care reform that ensures equitable treatment for all patients, regardless of their illness.

Andy says yes to health care reform the reduces the likelihood of childhood obesity and, in the long run, chronic disease.

Kevin is a personal trainer who says yes to health care reform that encourages personal responsibility and rewards healthy lifestyle choices.

Wilbanice is a young Parkinson’s Disease patient.  She says yes to health care reform that reduces the costs associated with her illness while also striving to find a cure.

Jack says yes to health care reform that makes it easier to receive needed services and improves continuity in the health care system.

Ann has experienced a number of illnesses in her family and says yes to health care reform that emphasizes prevention and encourages positive health outcomes.

Beth says yes to health care reform that lowers the costs associated with much needed preventive care.

Doug is a former nursing home administrator who says yes to health care reform that focuses on prevention and provides equal health care treatment under the law.

James says yes to health reform in order to improve treatment options for patients with chronic diseases.

Rob says yes to health care reform that lowers that costs for all forms of care, but most importantly for those with preexisting and chronic conditions.

Paul is a student who says yes to health care reform that ensures coverage for individuals with chronic diseases.

Molly says yes to health care reform that focuses on wellness and prevention.

Matt is a student who says yes to health care reform that ensures affordable access to everyone, including recent college grads.

Jeanne says yes to health care reform that makes preventive care more affordable and accessible.

Janet says yes to health reform that guarantees access to care for everyone, including those with preexisting conditions.

Dennis says yes to health care reform that doesn’t discriminate against preexisting conditions.

Ben says yes to health care reform that reduces costs and protects his family from bankruptcy in the event of a long term illness.

Pennington Mayor Tony Persichilli talks about the importance of health reform.

Katie Feick says yes to health care reform that provides community supports that allow patients to live productive and active lives.

Dr. Sams says yes to health care reform because under our current system too many people are forced to use the emergency room for basic preventative treatment.

Dr. Geraldine Urse of Columbus, Ohio says yes to a health care system in which no one in denied coverage.

Barb Nash is the president of the Ohio Nurses Association in Columbus.  She says yes to health care reform that enhances the role of nurses in the health care system.

Lee Nathans of the Columbus Association of Health Underwriters says yes to health reform that puts health decisions back in the hands of patients.

Sandy Erb-Wilson, State Field Director for Voices for Ohio’s Children in Columbus, says yes to health reform that focuses on the unique needs of our nation’s children.

Pat Funderburg says yes to health care reform that provides patients with the tools and resources needed to prevent and treat their diseases.

Dr. Laura David is president elect for the Academy of Medicine of Cleveland and Northern Ohio and a physician with University Hospitals in Cleveland.  She says yes to health care reform in order to improve prevention of chronic disease.

Linda is a school nurse who says yes to health care reform that reduces the costs of prescription drugs.

DeArra says yes to health care reform that allows the 130 million Americans living with chronic disease to better manage their disease.

Diane says yes to health care reform that ensures quick and affordable access to needed medical services.

Dr Deming is the Medical Director at Mercy Cancer Center and is a volunteer with the American Cancer Society.  He says yes to health reform that provides access regardless of preexisting conditions.

Karen says yes to health care reform that makes coverage and care more affordable.

Prince says yes to health care reform that provides access to everyone.

Otis is a diabetic who says yes to health care reform that focuses on early detection and prevention.

Rev. Lawson says yes to health care reform that increases access to health insurance access for his parishioners.

Kathy says yes to health care re from that focuses on nutrition and prevention.

Kathleen is a registered dietitian who says yes to health care reform that focuses on nutrition and wellness.

Jennifer is a graduate student who says yes to health care reform that focuses on nutrition and wellness.

Kate says yes to health care reform that provides equal coverage and access to everyone, regardless of income.

Kathy work with the American Cancer Society in Iowa who says yes to health care reform focuses on wellness and doesn’t exclude because of preexisting conditions.

Mary says yes to health care reform that focuses on early prevention and access for all.

Sheryl says yes to health care reform that expands insurance coverage to undeserved communities in order to remove barriers to care.

Stacey Rokoff is a case worker and the director for aging programs in Cleveland, Ohio and she says yes to health reform that improves managed care options.

Chris says yes to health care reform so that friends and neighbors in his community have access to the care and services they need.

Mark Cauthen is with the City of Colorado Springs. He is the benefits and wellness manager and is a true believer in prevention and wellness programs.

James says yes to health reform that reduces the costs associated with routine and necessary medical services.

Tye says yes to health care reform that produces competition in the insurance industry and also prevent discrimination based on preexisting conditions.

Tammy Lopez with the City of Colorado Springs 10 City Challege has seen first hand the results of prevention and better management of diabetes.

Sophie is a Lupus patient and activist who says yes to health care reform that does not discriminate against preexisting conditions.

Eileen Doherty is Executive Director of the Colorado Gerontological Society and Senior Services and Answers. She has been working with seniors and their health- care issues for over 30 years. She sees the need for health care reform now because of the lack of coordinated care and prevention services.

Tammy supports health reform that protects families from bankruptcy.

Debbie says yes to health care reform that focuses on childhood health and chronic disease prevention.

Mike is the president of the YMCA of Delaware and he says yes to health care reform that makes it easier for individuals to stay healthy and thus prevent chronic disease.

Dr Johnston says yes to health care reform that can improve upon the excellent health care provided in the United States, particularly in the areas of prevention and access to care.

Dr. Anderson is the Executive Director of the Delaware Chapter of the American Diabetes Association and he says yes to health care reform that focuses on the prevention of chronic disease.

Gene Veno, the Executive Vice President of the PA Chiropractic Association, shares his views on health reform.

Debra is the CEO of Delmarva Rural Ministries.  She says yes to health care reform to ensure that health insurance is accessible to all.

Jacki McKenna is a young women in Colorado with a preexisting condition who cannot find insurance. She believes that everyone deserves health coverage and the right to see a doctor to prevent her conditions in the first place.

TJ is a volunteer with the American Cancer Society and she says yes to health care reform that provides access to all Americans.

Raymond says yes to health care reform that makes it easier for patients to manage their diseases.

Bishop Smith support health care reform that focuses on the prevention and treatment of chronic disease.

Theresa says yes to health care reform that focuses on prevention, creating a health care system instead of simply a sick care system.

Terry says yes to health care reform that focuses on educating patients and allowing them to make their own health care decisions.

John says yes to health care reform that makes medical supplies and prescriptions more affordable.

Kay says yes to health care reform that ensures access to preventive care and does away with preexisting conditions clauses.

Julie Rieskin is the Executive Director of the CO Cross Disability Coalition whose mission is to provide support for disabled residents of Colorado. She says yes to health care reform that protects those with preexisting conditions.

Kristy is student and health care provider in South Carolina with a number of reasons for saying no to the status quo.

A diabetic, Bill says no to a health care system that denies he and his family insurance coverage because of a preexisting condition.

As a pharmacist coach, Cecily says yes to health care reform that emphasizes prevention of chronic diseases, particularly diabetes.

Adrian suffers from kidney disease and says yes to health care reform that provides early detection for chronic disease.

Grant is a small business owner in South Carolina who cannot afford health coverage but suffers from chronic asthma.  He says yes to health care reform that caps deductibles and seeks to prevent, versus simply treating, chronic illness.

A nurse in South Carolina, Leroy Pollard says yes to health care reform that provides access to timely care and emphasizes prevention.

Micah Green, a student from Columbia, SC, says yes to health care reform to in order to make coverage more affordable to young people entering the job market.

Dr. Jillian Jacobellis is the Director of the Prevention program at the Colorado Department of Health and Enviroment. She is also on the board of the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors.

Ben Hillard is a young man from Colorado who suffered a stroke. He believes that healthcare reform should be focused on better management and care of chronic conditions.

James Cusimano is a young stroke survivor living in Denver. He is an active participant in the Rocky Mountain Stroke Association and believes that we need healthcare reform now to ensure that people who have pre existing conditions have access to care.

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Arkansan Believes in Health Reform

Nayeli Gurdian of Seattle, Washington says yes to health care reform and no to the status quo.

Laura worries about her financial future and health care for all

Bishop Robert Stallings is a pastor from of New Haven, Connecticut who says ‘yes’ health care reform to fulfill the needs of his parishioners.

David suffers from a pre-existing condition and chronic disease and is uninsured as a result.  He says ‘yes’ to health care reform.

Sarah Riggs of Little Rock, Arkansas is a recent college graduate and she says ‘yes’ to health care reform.

John Klien, Executive Director of AIDS Delaware says no the the status quo and raises the issue that there are over 500,000 Americans living with HIV/AIDS that are uninsured because they lack access to affordable health care.