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About  617,000 Texans are living without health insurance  simply because our leaders have refused to expand Medicaid. These folks are in the “Coverage Gap,” living sicker and dying younger than those with health insurance. The majority of people living in that gap are people of color, left behind because leaders in those states are putting politics ... time to close the gap. Learn more about our work and our campaign:  https://www.fightcancer.org/medicaid-covers-us-texas Increase Access to Care in Texas ...

... John Zerwas, M.D. to promote legislation that will improve our understanding of -- and ultimately quality and access to -- palliative care in Texas. Our legislative goal is to improve quality and delivery of patient-centered and family-focused care in Texas by establishing: A ... and professional information program ensuring that comprehensive and accurate information about palliative care is available to the public, health care providers, and health care facilities. Palliative care -- also called supportive care -- is about improving quality of life and providing an extra layer of ...

AUSTIN, Texas -- Two Texas lawmakers proposing to raise the state’s minimum tobacco age of sale to 21 – backed by a coalition of health care organizations – at a press conference Tuesday urged passage of their bills to protect and save the lives of young Texans by keeping them ... products and high school-aged Texans,” Rep. Zerwas said. “This is an opportunity to address an issue with devastating impacts on public health and great costs to our health care systems.”   “Without a doubt, the long term effects of our legislation will save lives and taxpayer ...

... vaporizers, and other electronic smoking devices. This significant update reflects the council's ongoing commitment to safeguarding public health. It instills a sense of security in the community to know that the council is dedicated to creating a safer environment for all Dallas ... example for other cities across Texas and the nation. This proactive step is based on a growing body of evidence and acknowledges the potential health risks associated with e-cigarettes. It reaffirms the city's dedication to protecting its citizens from the dangerous effects of secondhand ... ensuring the public feels cared for and valued.  "Today's decision by the Dallas City Council is a landmark moment in the fight for public health," said James Gray, Senior Government Relations Director, ACS CAN. "We are thrilled to see Dallas taking a stand against the dangers of ...