Hi everyone!  My name is Jessica Vollmer and I'm the State Coordinator for Healthcare United in Colorado.

For years I've been frustrated and upset with the problems I've witnessed in our healthcare system, and I'm excited to finally be able to do something about it.

Here in Colorado, we recently launched a statewide campaign for Healthcare United.  We thought it would be helpful to break up the different parts of the campaign into five committees or working groups, so that folks would be able to gravitate to the types of activities and efforts they enjoy the most.

For instance, those who want to help on the Media and Communications committee would work on helping to set up events such as press conferences, write letters to the editor, share healthcare stories online and blog.

The Electoral Action team will help organize voter registration drives, phonebanking nights, and community and neighborhood awareness teams.  Members of this committee could also help with rallies and trainings in order to Get Out the Vote!

A temporary group formed for the DNC Convention to build large crowds for healthcare rallies and participate in events supporting affordable and quality healthcare.

The Policy and & Grassroots Lobbying committee will focus on getting systemic healthcare reform passed before the end of 2009.  Members of this committee will help develop education materials about federal policy options, and help incorporate best substantive policy ideas from recent state legislative efforts.

Lastly, the Growth & Outreach committee - which we hope everyone will be a part of! - will be organizing lots and lots of house meetings and public meetings; spreading the word about Healthcare United through professional caregiver networks and at healthcare facilities; staffing informational and recruitment booths or tables at healthcare conferences; and phoning and canvassing caregivers in their homes, to invite them to get involved.

There are plenty of ways for Colorado nurses and healthcare workers to raise their voice and demand changes to our healthcare system!  If you know of a caregiver in the state who would be interested in joining us, please tell them to contact me via e-mail or to call our office at 303-727-8082.  By coming together around our state, we will make sure to win these necessary reforms by 2009!

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