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***MEDIA ADVISORY FOR OCTOBER 27 AND 28, 2022***

Care Force One Rolls into Orlando, Tampa, and Fort Lauderdale to Celebrate the Inflation Reduction Act’s Health Care Measures

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Florida – U.S. Representatives Darren Soto (D-FL-09), Val Demings (D-FL-10) Kathy Castor (D-FL-14), and Joyce Beatty (D-OH-03) along with Broward County Commissioner Jared Moskowitz will join health care advocates and local residents as part of Protect Our Care’s nationwide bus tour celebrating the Inflation Reduction Act’s measures to drive down health care costs for millions of working families and seniors. At the events, speakers will discuss how the bill lowers premiums for 13 million Americans, gives Medicare the power to negotiate for lower drug prices for seniors, delivers relief to people with disabilities, people of color, and rural Americans. Speakers will also let Floridians know how and when they can access these new benefits.

The “Lower Costs, Better Care” five-week tour will thank lawmakers who fought tirelessly to pass this historic bill and call out Republicans in Congress for rejecting measures to lower costs for millions of working families and seniors and addressing deep inequities in our health care system. Lawmakers have long worked to lower health costs and rein in high drug prices — but President Biden and Democrats in Congress actually got the job done— with help on the way in just a matter of months. Read more about the Inflation Reduction Act’s health care provisions here.

THURSDAY

ORLANDO, FL

WHO:
Congressman Darren Soto (D-FL-09)
Laura Packard, Healthcare Storyteller
Michael Womack, Protect Our Care

WHERE: Care Force One, Orlando City Hall, 400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801

WHEN: Thursday, October 27th at 10:00 AM

TAMPA, FL

WHO:
Congresswoman Val Demings (D-FL-10)
Congresswoman Kathy Castor (D-FL-14)
Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (D-OH-03)
Laura Packard, Healthcare Storyteller
Michael Womack, Protect Our Care

WHERE: Care Force One, Lykes Park, ​​241 E Madison St, Tampa, FL 33602

WHEN: Thursday, October 27th at 4:00 PM

FRIDAY

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

WHO:
Broward County Commissioner Jared Moskowitz
Laura Packard, Healthcare Storyteller
Michael Womack, Protect Our Care

WHERE: Care Force One, Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

WHEN: Friday, October 28th at 10:00 AM

***MEDIA ADVISORY FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2022***

Care Force One Rolls into Atlanta and Columbus on Wednesday to Celebrate the Inflation Reduction Act’s Health Care Measures

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Atlanta, GA – On Wednesday, October 26, U.S. Representative Sanford Bishop (D-GA-02) and Carolyn Bourdeaux (D-GA-07) will join health care advocates and local residents as part of Protect Our Care’s nationwide bus tour to celebrate the Inflation Reduction Act’s measures to drive down health care costs for millions of working families and seniors. At Wednesday’s events, speakers will discuss how the bill lowers premiums for 13 million Americans, gives Medicare the power to negotiate for lower drug prices for seniors, delivers relief to people with disabilities, people of color, and rural Americans. Speakers will also let Georgians know how and when they can access these new benefits.

The “Lower Costs, Better Care” five-week tour will thank lawmakers who fought tirelessly to pass this historic bill and call out Republicans in Congress for rejecting measures to lower costs for millions of working families and seniors and addressing deep inequities in our health care system. Lawmakers have long worked to lower health costs and rein in high drug prices — but President Biden and Democrats in Congress actually got the job done— with help on the way in just a matter of months. Read more about the Inflation Reduction Act’s health care provisions here.

ATLANTA, GA

WHO:
Congressmember Carolyn Bourdeaux
Laura Packard, Executive Director, Health Care Voices
Dr. Len Lichtenfeld, Atlanta-based oncologist and internist
Sarah Cherry, Medicare beneficiary reliant on insulin
Concerned Georgians

WHERE: Care Force One, Gas South Arena, Lot A parking lot, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway Duluth, Georgia 30097

WHEN: Wednesday, October 26 at 9:00 AM ET

COLUMBUS, GA

WHO:
Congressmember Sanford Bishop
Laura Packard, Executive Director, Health Care Voices
Bobby L. Fuse, Jr., Chairman, Housing Authority of Americus, retired school system administrator
Saundra Ellison, retired Muscogee County educator, Medicare beneficiary reliant on insulin
Concerned community leaders

WHERE: Care Force One, 2429 Norris Road, Columbus, GA 31907

WHEN: Wednesday, October 26 at 1:00 PM ET

***MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TUESDAY OCTOBER 25th AT 10:00AM***

Care Force One Rolls into Charlotte as Part of Nationwide “Lower Costs, Better Care” Tour

Charlotte, NC — Today, Congresswoman Adams, State Senator Jeff Jackson, health care advocates and local residents will join Protect Our Care’s nationwide bus tour to celebrate the Inflation Reduction Act’s measures to drive down health care costs for millions of working families and seniors. At next week’s event, speakers will discuss how the bill lowers prescription drug prices and premiums for millions, expands access to care, and let North Carolinains know how and when they can access these new benefits. The event will take place in front of Care Force One at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center on Tuesday, October 25th at 10:00AM.

WHO:
Congresswoman Alma Adams
State Senator Jeff Jackson
Laura Packard, Executive Director of Health Care Voter
Stacy Staggs, President of Little Lobbyists North Carolina
DonnaMarie Woodson, cancer survivor and health care advocate

WHAT: Protect Our Care North Carolina “Lower Costs, Better Care” Bus Tour Press Conference

WHERE: Care Force One, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, 600 E. 4th Street Charlotte

WHEN: October 25th at 10:00AM

The bus, called Care Force One, will travel 12,000 miles across the country, with more than 40 events in 21 states. Protect Our Care’s national bus tour is promoting the new benefits available to the American people thanks to the work of President Biden, Congresswoman Adams, and dozens of Democratic lawmakers who championed the Inflation Reduction Act. During each event, Protect Our Care will also call out Republicans like Congressman Ted Budd for rejecting measures to improve care, lower costs, and address racial inequities in health care for the American people.

For more information on the Protect Our Care “Lower Cost, Better Care” Bus Tour visit  https://www.protectourcare.org/bus-tour/

U.S. Representatives Sanford Bishop (GA-02), Kathy Castor (FL-14), Alma Adams (NC-12), Val Demings (FL-10), Darren Soto (FL-09), Lucy McBath (GA-06), and Kathy Manning (NC-06) Will Headline “Lower Costs, Better Care” Events Across Three States

Watch All Bus Tour Stops Live Here.

On the four week of Protect Our Care’s 12,000-mile “Lower Costs, Better Care” bus tour, “Care Force One” will make stops in three states to celebrate the Inflation Reduction Act’s measures to drive down health care costs and to let Americans know how and when they can access these new benefits. During each stop, national and local elected officials, health care advocates and storytellers will educate Americans about how the bill could save them thousands of dollars a year on health care.

The “Lower Costs, Better Care” five-week tour will thank lawmakers who fought tirelessly to pass this historic bill and call out Republican lawmakers for rejecting measures to lower costs for millions of working families and seniors and addressing deep inequities in our health care system. Lawmakers have long worked to lower health costs and rein in high drug prices — but President Biden and Democrats in Congress actually got the job done— with help on the way in just a matter of months. Read more about the Inflation Reduction Act’s health care provisions here. 

 

MONDAY

GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA: 

WHO:
U.S. Representative Kathy Manning (NC-06)
State Senator Gladys Robinson
Bill Dworkin, Alliance for Retired Americans
Laura Packard, cancer survivor and health care advocate

WHERE: Center City Park: 200 N Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27401

WHEN: Monday, October 24, 2022 at 3:00 PM 

TUESDAY

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA:

WHO:
U.S. Representative Alma Adams (NC-12)
State Senator Jeff Jackson
Stacy Staggs, Little Lobbyists;
DonnaMarie Woodson, cancer survivor and patient storyteller
Laura Packard, cancer survivor and health care advocate 

WHERE: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center: 600 E 4th St, Charlotte, NC 28202

WHEN: Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 10:00 AM

WEDNESDAY

ATLANTA, GEORGIA: 

WHO:
U.S. Representative Lucy McBath (GA-06)
Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux
Rep. Hank Johnson
Laura Packard, cancer survivor and health care advocate

WHERE: Gwinnett County Arena: 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, GA 30097

WHEN: Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 9:00 AM

COLUMBUS, GEORGIA: 

WHO:
U.S. Representative Sanford Bishop (GA-02)
Nedra Fortson, RN
Tomsa Thompson
Laura Packard, cancer survivor and health care advocate 

WHERE: TBD

WHEN: Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 1:00 PM

THURSDAY

ORLANDO, FLORIDA: 

WHO:
U.S. Representative Darren Soto (FL-09)
Laura Packard, cancer survivor and health care advocate 

WHERE: Orlando City Hall: 400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801

WHEN: Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 10:00 AM 

TAMPA, FLORIDA: 

WHO:
U.S. Representative Val Demings (FL-10)
U.S. Representative Kathy Castor (FL-14)
Rory Noonan
Laura Packard, cancer survivor and health care advocate 

WHERE: Lykes Park: 241 E Madison St, Tampa, FL 33602

WHEN: Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 4:00 PM 

FRIDAY

FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA: 

WHO:
County Commissioner Jared Moskowitz
Laura Packard, cancer survivor and health care advocate

WHERE: TBD

WHEN: Friday, October 28, 2022 at 10:00 AM 

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One will make stops in:
Bangor, Maine on Monday, October 3, 2022
Portsmouth, New Hampshire on Monday, October 3, 2022
Concord, New Hampshire on Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Hartford, Connecticut on Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Scranton, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, October 5, 2022
New Brunswick, New Jersey on Thursday, October 6, 2022
Marlton, New Jersey on Thursday, October 6, 2022
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Friday, October 7, 2022
Morgantown, West Virginia on Friday, October 7, 2022
Columbus, Ohio on Monday, October 10, 2022
Cleveland, Ohio on Monday, October 10, 2022
Flint, Michigan on Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Lansing, Michigan on Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Green Bay, Wisconsin on Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Eau Claire, Wisconsin on Thursday, October 13, 2022
St. Paul, Minnesota on Thursday, October 13, 2022
Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, October 14, 2022
Kansas City, Kansas on Friday, October 14, 2022
Reno, Nevada on Monday, October 17, 2022
Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Flagstaff, Arizona on Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Phoenix, Arizona on Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Tucson, Arizona on Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Albuquerque, New Mexico on Thursday, October 20, 2022
Boulder/Fort Collins, Colorado on Thursday, October 20, 2022
Denver, Colorado on Friday, October 21, 2022
Raleigh, North Carolina on Monday, October 24, 2022
Charlotte, North Carolina on Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Augusta, Georgia on Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Atlanta, Georgia on Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Savannah, Georgia on Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Orlando, Florida on Thursday, October 27, 2022
Tampa, Florida on Thursday, October 27, 2022
Miami, Florida on Friday, October 28, 2022

TBA: October 31-November 4, 2022

For more information on the Protect Our Care “Lower Costs, Better Care” Bus Tour visit https://www.protectourcare.org/bus-tour/

Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO), Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV-01), Rep. Susie Lee (D-NV-03), U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM-01), U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran (D-NV-01), U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ-07), U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM-01), State Sen. Brittany Pettersen (D-CO-22), State Rep. Monica Duran (D-CO-24), Headlined “Lower Costs, Better Care” Bus Tour Events

On the third week of Protect Our Care’s 12,000-mile “Lower Costs, Better Care” bus tour, “Care Force One” made stops in four states to celebrate the Inflation Reduction Act’s measures to drive down health care costs and to let Americans know how and when they can access these new benefits. During each stop, national and local elected officials, health care advocates and storytellers discussed how the bill could save families thousands of dollars a year on health care. The groundbreaking legislation works to reduce racial inequities in health care, improve care for seniors, strengthen families, and save lives. Next week, the tour continues in Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. 

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RENO, NV:

Protect Our Care was joined by Oscar Delgado, CEO of Community Health Alliance Katie Charlson, Nevada Health Link, and Laura Packard, cancer survivor and health care advocate, for a press conference at Community Health Alliance’s Sparks Health Center. 

Coverage

• KOLO (ABC): Protect Our Care Nationwide Bus Tour in Reno, Nevada
• KOLO (ABC): Healthcare Officials and Advocates Join Protect Our Care’s Lower Premiums, Better Health Care Bus Tour 
• KTVN-TV (Channel 2): Health Care Officials, Advocates Headline “Lower Costs, Better Care” Bus Tour Stop in Reno

Watch the event here.

LAS VEGAS, NV:

Protect Our Care was joined by Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV-01), Rep. Susie Lee (D-NV-03), Michelle Maese, President of SEIU Local 1107, Yarleny Roa-Dugan, Labor and Delivery Nurse, Steven Horner, Health Care Advocate, Erin Wicker Campbell, Health Care Advocate, and Laura Packard, cancer survivor and health care advocate, for a press conference at SEIU Local 110. 

Coverage

• KTNV-LV (ABC): Protect Our Care Bus Tour to Stop in Las Vegas Today
• KLAS-LV (CBS): Sen. Rosen and Rep. Lee Promote Health Care Legislation at POC Bus Event in Vegas
• KLAS-LV (CBS): Sen. Rosen and Rep. Lee Talk Improving Access to Health Care at POC Bus Event in Las Vegas
• KNPR (Radio): Protect Our Care Bus Tour Stops in Las Vegas to Celebrate Lowering of Health Care Costs 
• KNPR (Radio): Protect Our Care Nationwide Bus Tour in Las Vegas, Nevada
• KNPR (Vegas): Tour to celebrate federal action on health care costs stops in Las Vegas

Watch the event here.

FLAGSTAFF, AZ:

Protect Our Care was joined by Rep. Tom O’Halleran (D-NV-01), Rep. Elect Mae Peshlakai (D-NV-06), and Laura Packard, cancer survivor and health care advocate, for a press conference at North Country Community Health Center.

Watch the event here.

PHOENIX, AZ:

Protect Our Care was joined by U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ-07), Jevin Hodge, Carmen Heredia CEO for Valle del Sol Health Center, Dr. Karupanna, and Laura Packard, cancer survivor and health care advocate, for a press conference at Central Phoenix Valle del Sol Community Health Center.

Watch the event here.

TUCSON, AZ:

Protect Our Care was joined by Former Arizona State Senator Kirsten Engel, Melissa Garcia, Chief External Affairs Officer for Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona, Carol Brown, healthcare advocate, and Laura Packard, cancer survivor and health care advocate, for a press conference at Planned Parenthood Southern Arizona Regional Health Center.

Watch the event here.

ALBUQUERQUE, NM:

Protect Our Care was joined by U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM-01), Barbara Webber, Executive Director of Health Action New Mexico, Laura Packard, cancer survivor and health care advocate for a press conference at Albuquerque’s Civic Plaza.

Watch the event here.

DENVER, CO:

Protect Our Care was joined by Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO), State Senator Julie Gonzales (D-CO), Mannat Singh, Executive Director of the Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, and Laura Packard, cancer survivor and health care advocate, for a press conference at The Colorado State Capitol Building.

Watch the event here.

LAKEWOOD, CO:

Protect Our Care was joined by State Sen. Brittany Pettersen (D-CO-22), State Rep. Monica Duran (D-CO-24), Kyle Piccola, Healthier Colorado, Gail deVore, patient advocate, and Laura Packard, cancer survivor and health care advocate, for a press conference at Carmody Recreation Center.

Watch the event here.

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES
DATE: Wednesday, October 19th, 2022
Contact: Erin McCann Ciani
303-746-2365

***MEDIA ADVISORY: Friday, October 21 at 10:30 AM MDT***

Care Force One Rolls into Denver as Part of Nationwide “Lower Cost, Better Care” Tour

DENVER, CO — On Friday, U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) will join State Senator Julie Gonzales, The Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, and health care advocates as part of Protect Our Care’s nationwide bus tour to celebrate the Inflation Reduction Act’s measures to drive down health care costs for millions of working families and seniors. 

At today’s event, speakers will discuss how the bill lowers premiums for 13 million Americans, gives Medicare the power to negotiate for lower drug prices, lowers prescription drug prices for seniors, and delivers relief to people with disabilities, people of color, and rural Americans. 

WHO:
Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO)
State Senator Julie Gonzales
Mannat Singh, Executive Director of the Colorado Consumer Health Initiative
National and Colorado Health Care Storytellers

WHAT: Protect Our Care Colorado “Lower Cost, Better Care” Bus Tour Press Conference

WHERE: Care Force One, The Colorado State Capitol Building, 200 East Colfax, Denver, CO

**Event will take place on the east side of the building on Grant Street**

WHEN: Friday, October 21st, 2022 at 10:30 AM

Senator Bennet has been fighting to lower the costs and increase access to health care for Coloradans throughout his time in the Senate.  Some of his most recent accomplishments include:

• Requiring Medicare to negotiate drugs prices;
• Extending health insurance premium support for three years for over 150,000 Coloradans;
• Capping prescription drug and insulin costs for seniors;
• Ending surprise medical billing for patients;
• Expanding health care eligibility to over 3.5 million toxic-exposed veterans;
• Securing investments in our public health infrastructure, including $3 million to grow Colorado’s public health workforce;
• Ensuring patient access to innovating opioid addiction treatments and securing nearly $21 million to fight the opioid crisis;
• Improving coordination and access to care for children with medically complex conditions enrolled in Medicaid;
• Expanding Medicaid coverage for mothers to 12 months postpartum;
• Securing investments to expand access to mental and behavioral health; and
• Creating the 9-8-8 National Suicide Hotline.

The bus, called Care Force One, will travel 12,000 miles across the country, with more than 40 events in 21 states. Protect Our Care’s national bus tour is promoting the new benefits available to the American people thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act. For more information on the Protect Our Care “Lower Cost, Better Care” Bus Tour visit  https://www.protectourcare.org/bus-tour/ 

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES
Contact: Jessie Hunt | 505.918.5826 | [email protected]

***MEDIA ADVISORY FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20 AT 10 AM MT***

 Care Force One Rolls into Albuquerque on 10/20 as Part of Nationwide “Lower Cost, Better Care” Tour

Albuquerque, NM — On Thursday, Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury will join health care advocates and local residents as part of Protect Our Care’s nationwide bus tour to celebrate the Inflation Reduction Act’s measures to drive down health care costs for millions of working families and seniors. At Thursday’s event, speakers will discuss how the bill lowers premiums for 13 million Americans, gives Medicare the power to negotiate for lower drug prices, lowers prescription drug prices for seniors, delivers relief to people with disabilities, people of color, and rural Americans, and let New Mexicans know how and when they can access these new benefits. The event will take place in front of Care Force One at Civic Plaza at 10 am.

WHO: 
Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury
Barbara Webber, Executive Director of Health Action New Mexico
Laura Packard, cancer survivor and health care advocate

WHAT: Protect Our Care New Mexico “Lower Cost, Better Care” Bus Tour Press Conference

WHERE: Care Force One, Civic Plaza, 1 Civic Plaza, Albuquerque, NM 87102

WHEN: Thursday, October 20 at 10 am MT

The bus, called Care Force One, will travel 12,000 miles across the country, with more than 40 events in 21 states. Protect Our Care’s national bus tour is promoting the new benefits available to the American people thanks to the work of President Biden, Congresswoman Stansbury, and dozens of Democratic lawmakers who championed the Inflation Reduction Act. During each event, Protect Our Care will also call out Republicans like Congresswoman Yvette Herrell for rejecting measures to improve care, lower costs, and address racial inequities in health care for the American people.

For more information on the Protect Our Care “Lower Cost, Better Care” Bus Tour visit  https://www.protectourcare.org/bus-tour/ 

Valle del Sol Community Health Center Joins Protect Our Care on Nationwide Bus Tour to Celebrate The Inflation Reduction Act’s Historic Measures to Drive Down Health Care Costs for Arizonans

WATCH THE EVENT HERE

PHOENIX, AZ — Yesterday, Protect Our Care’s Care Force One arrived in Phoenix to highlight how the Inflation Reduction Act’s measures will lower premiums and prescription drug costs for millions of Americans. The groundbreaking legislation works to reduce racial inequities in health care, improve care for seniors, strengthen families, and save lives. During the event, Congressman Ruben Gallego explained how the bill lowers premiums for 13 million Americans, gives Medicare the power to negotiate for lower drug prices, lowers prescription drug prices for seniors, and delivers relief to people with disabilities, people of color, and rural Americans. 

“The Inflation Reduction Act is a historic win for Arizona,” said Rep. Gallego. “Passing this bill means cheaper prescription drugs and money saved on health insurance. I’m proud to have kept our promise to pass bold solutions to improve Arizonans’ lives.”

“The Affordable Care Act saved my life,” said Laura Packard. “Five years ago I walked into the doctor’s office with a nagging cough and walked out with a stage four cancer diagnosis — but I was lucky. I had good insurance through the ACA that paid for the chemotherapy and radiation that I needed. Now, the Inflation Reduction Act has made health insurance more affordable for millions of Americans like me. Through this landmark legislation, President Biden and Democrats in Congress capped premiums at 8.5 percent of our income and lowered prescription drug costs, paving the way for more affordable health care for years to come.” 

This afternoon, the “Lower Costs, Better Care” tour will continue in Tucson, where Protect Our Care will be joined by Planned Parenthood Arizona. For more information, please visit protectourcare.org/bus-tour/.

You can watch the event here.

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One will make stops in: 
Bangor, Maine on Monday, October 3, 2022
Dover/Manchester, New Hampshire on Monday, October 3, 2022
Concord, New Hampshire on Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Hartford, Connecticut on Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Allentown, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Scranton, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Burlington County, New Jersey on Thursday, October 6, 2022
New Brunswick, New Jersey on Thursday, October 6, 2022
Harrisburg/Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Friday, October 7, 2022
Morgantown, West Virginia on Friday, October 7, 2022
Cincinnati, Ohio on Monday, October 10, 2022
Cleveland, Ohio on Monday, October 10, 2022
Flint, Michigan on Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Lansing, Michigan on Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Green Bay, Wisconsin on Wednesday, October 12, 2022
La Crosse/Eau Claire, Wisconsin on Thursday, October 13, 2022
St. Paul, Minnesota on Thursday, October 13, 2022
Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, October 14, 2022
Kansas City, Missouri on Friday, October 14, 2022
Reno, Nevada on Monday, October 17, 2022
Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Flagstaff, Arizona on Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Phoenix, Arizona on Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Tucson, Arizona on Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Albuquerque, New Mexico on Thursday, October 20, 2022
Pueblo / Colorado Springs, Colorado on Thursday, October 20, 2022
Denver, Colorado on Friday, October 21, 2022
Richmond, Virginia on Monday, October 24, 2022
Greensboro, North Carolina on Monday, October 24, 2022
Charlotte, North Carolina on Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Augusta, Georgia on Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Atlanta, Georgia on Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Savannah, Georgia on Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Orlando, Florida on Thursday, October 27, 2022
Tampa, Florida on Thursday, October 27, 2022
Miami, Florida on Friday, October 28, 2022

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FOR PLANNING PURPOSES
Contact: Morgan Finkelstein, [email protected], 602-361-4394

***MEDIA ADVISORY FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19 AT 10:30AM***

Care Force One Rolls into Phoenix on Wednesday, October 19 as Part of Nationwide “Lower Cost, Better Care” Tour

PHOENIX, AZ — Today, Congressman Ruben Gallego will join health care advocates and local residents as part of Protect Our Care’s nationwide bus tour to celebrate the Inflation Reduction Act’s measures to drive down health care costs for millions of working families and seniors. During the event, speakers will discuss how the bill lowers premiums for 13 million Americans, gives Medicare the power to negotiate for lower drug prices, lowers prescription drug prices for seniors, delivers relief to people with disabilities, people of color, and rural Americans and let Arizonans know how and when they can access these new benefits. The event will take place in front of Care Force One at Valle del Sol Community Health Center’s central Phoenix location on Wednesday, October 19 at 10:30AM.

WHO: 
Congressman Ruben Gallego (D-AZ-07)
Jevin Hodge, Chair of the Booker T. Washington Child Development Center
Carmen Heredia
Dr. Karupanna
Laura Packard

WHAT: Protect Our Care Arizona “Lower Cost, Better Care” Bus Tour Press Conference

WHERE: Care Force One, Valle del Sol Community Health Center Central Phoenix Location, 3807 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ 85014

WHEN: Wednesday, October 19 at 10:30AM MST

The bus, called Care Force One, will travel 12,000 miles across the country, with more than 40 events in 21 states. Protect Our Care’s national bus tour is promoting the new benefits available to the American people thanks to the work of President Biden, Congressman Ruben Gallego, and dozens of Democratic lawmakers who championed the Inflation Reduction Act. During each event, Protect Our Care will also call out Republicans like Congressman David Schweikert for rejecting measures to improve care, lower costs, and address racial inequities in health care for the American people.

For more information on the Protect Our Care “Lower Cost, Better Care” Bus Tour visit  https://www.protectourcare.org/bus-tour/ 

Senator Rosen, Reps. Titus and Lee Join Protect Our Care on Nationwide Bus Tour to Celebrate The Inflation Reduction Act’s Historic Measures to Drive Down Health Care Costs for Nevadans

WATCH THE EVENT HERE

LAS VEGAS, NV — Yesterday, Protect Our Care’s Care Force One arrived in Las Vegas to highlight how the Inflation Reduction Act’s measures will lower premiums and prescription drug costs for millions of Americans. The groundbreaking legislation works to reduce racial inequities in health care, improve care for seniors, strengthen families, and save lives. During the event, Senator Rosen, Congresswoman Titus, and Congresswoman Lee explained how the bill gives Medicare the power to negotiate for lower drug prices, lowers prescription drug prices for seniors, and lowers health insurance premiums for 12 million Americans. 

“For far too long, hardworking seniors have been forced to make the impossible choice between paying for their prescription medications or putting food on the table,” said Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV). “That is why I was proud to help pass the Inflation Reduction Act to lower the costs of prescription drugs for Nevada seniors and keep health care premiums low for families across Nevada.”

“The historic Inflation Reduction Act will lower costs and improve health care for thousands of Nevadans on Medicare,” said Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01). “People should never have to choose between buying needed medicines and putting food on the table. The same medicines are sold for much less in other countries; and insulin can be produced for only $10 a dose while my constituents are charged up to ten times more. As we vote to lower prices, the Republicans continue to side with Big Pharma and protect their mega-profits.”

“Democrats kept our promise and delivered, once again, to help millions of Americans afford health care and prescription drugs with the Inflation Reduction Act,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03). “For decades, politicians have been talking about lowering prescription drug prices. This Congress finally delivered, but not one Republican stood with us in passing this cost-saving and life-saving legislation. In fact, because of the Inflation Reduction Act, an average middle-class family of four in Nevada will save over $4,000 a year on health care premiums. I’m so proud to have voted for this legislation that is going to save Nevadans and make health care more accessible and affordable.”

“I’m a labor and delivery nurse at one of the hospitals here in Las Vegas and I have seen how not having health insurance negatively impacts the patients I see,” said Yarleny Roa-Dugan, a registered nurse. “Without health insurance, many of the women I see have serious health concerns that could have been addressed during regular doctor visits and prenatal care. By extending the tax credits that make health insurance affordable for many Nevadans, the Inflation Reduction Act makes sure patients like mine are able to receive the care they need to have healthier pregnancies.” 

“The Inflation Reduction Act is a game changer for my parents and me,” said Erin Wicker Campbell, a health care advocate. “Because tax credits are available to make health insurance purchased on Nevada’s exchange more affordable, I can seriously consider turning my small business side hustle into my full-time gig. It also caps the amount of money my parents spend on their medications each year. Our family is able to breathe easier because of the Inflation Reduction Act and I want to say thank you to Nevada’s senators and southern Nevada representatives for bringing down health care costs for families like mine.”  

“I’m an Army veteran, retired educator, and former President of my union. I had to retire due to my disability, but recently I’ve come back to the profession to help substitute teach in order to keep up with rising drug costs for my wife and I,” said Steve Horner, health care advocate. “One inhaler for my COPD costs almost $200 per month. And due to my wife’s asthma, we share an inhaler to avoid paying too much out-of-pocket, thanks to insurance not covering the specific medicine we need. However, thanks to Nevada’s congressional members including Senator Jacky Rosen, Congresswoman Dina Titus, and Congresswoman Susie Lee, we are finally seeing that help is on the way, especially for Nevada’s seniors, with the Inflation Reduction Act. It is a huge and historic step in the right direction, and we owe our thanks to our delegation members who voted for the IRA for delivering. We must do everything possible to lower drug costs now and hold Big Pharma accountable for gouging patients on their life-saving medication.”

“The Affordable Care Act saved my life,” said Laura Packard. “Five years ago I walked into the doctor’s office with a nagging cough and walked out with a stage four cancer diagnosis — but I was lucky. I had good insurance through the ACA that paid for the chemotherapy and radiation that I needed. Now, the Inflation Reduction Act has made health insurance more affordable for millions of Americans like me. Through this landmark legislation, President Biden and Democrats in Congress capped premiums at 8.5 percent of our income and lowered prescription drug costs, paving the way for more affordable health care for years to come.” 

Today, the “Lower Costs, Better Care” tour will continue in Arizona. For more information, please visit protectourcare.org/bus-tour/.

You can watch the event in Las Vegas here.

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One will make stops in: 
Bangor, Maine on Monday, October 3, 2022
Dover/Manchester, New Hampshire on Monday, October 3, 2022
Concord, New Hampshire on Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Hartford, Connecticut on Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Scranton, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Burlington County, New Jersey on Thursday, October 6, 2022
New Brunswick, New Jersey on Thursday, October 6, 2022
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Friday, October 7, 2022
Morgantown, West Virginia on Friday, October 7, 2022
Columbus, Ohio on Monday, October 10, 2022
Cleveland, Ohio on Monday, October 10, 2022
Flint, Michigan on Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Lansing, Michigan on Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Green Bay, Wisconsin on Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Eau Claire, Wisconsin on Thursday, October 13, 2022
St. Paul, Minnesota on Thursday, October 13, 2022
Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, October 14, 2022
Kansas City, Missouri on Friday, October 14, 2022
Reno, Nevada on Monday, October 17, 2022
Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Flagstaff, Arizona on Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Phoenix, Arizona on Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Tucson, Arizona on Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Albuquerque, New Mexico on Thursday, October 20, 2022
Denver, Colorado on Friday, October 21, 2022
Lakewood, Colorado on Friday, October 21, 2022
Richmond, Virginia on Monday, October 24, 2022
Raleigh, North Carolina on Monday, October 24, 2022
Charlotte, North Carolina on Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Augusta, Georgia on Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Atlanta, Georgia on Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Savannah, Georgia on Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Orlando, Florida on Thursday, October 27, 2022
Tampa, Florida on Thursday, October 27, 2022
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on Friday, October 28, 2022