Dear Partners, Supporters, and Friends,
What a week! After a tumultuous and anxious national election, many of us in the health sector feel the weight of the unknown. We know that the communities we serve—those most at risk of inequities and disparities—may face even more significant barriers to their health and well-being.
At Health Outreach Partners, we adhere to our values. We remain unwavering in our mission to promote health equity and secure access to primary care for communities that have long been excluded from essential healthcare. Everyone deserves high-quality care, and historically marginalized communities must have a voice in shaping their health outcomes. We will continue to include the communities we work with in our program planning and design, for “Nothing About Us Without Us” is at the core of our work.
Our commitment to outreach and advocacy also extends to helping communities navigate and access Medicaid and other vital health coverage. By offering support in enrolling in these programs, we aim to break down barriers to care and connect individuals and families to essential services, including addressing their social needs. We know that access to Medicaid and comprehensive health coverage is a lifeline for those in need, and we will continue to prioritize this outreach to ensure no one falls through the cracks.
We will also continue championing reproductive freedom and choice, advocating for every individual’s right to make informed decisions about their bodies and futures. No matter what the future holds, we will do everything in our power to fulfill our vision that every person deserves access to the full range of sexual and reproductive health services they need to make informed decisions about their bodies, lives, and reproductive futures. Sexual health, after all, is an essential component of primary healthcare.
We will not support policies that harm people. Instead, we will stand firm and continue to advocate for and fight for a more just health system in which everyone is valued and has equal access to quality health care. Guided by these principles, we strive to build a healthier, more just society where no one is left behind.
With gratitude and determination,
Cynthia A Selmi
Executive Director