On March 19, 2024, over 200 advocates, health workers, students and residents joined us in meeting with 13 New York legislators to urge them to #PassNYHealth and #Coverage4All, and to stop cuts to SUNY Downstate hospital.
The recording of our morning orientation, with overview of the day, highlights of the legislation, and Q&A, is available here:
Many people contributed to the success of our lobby day this year.
Our great thanks to our UHLAF fellows, SNaHP fellows, Board mentors, and organizing team for their leading our cohorts, and to our organizational partners, listed below. And our deep gratitude to each and every person who joined us, sharing your stories, reporting back, following up, and taking on all of the roles required to hold these meetings and make our voices heard!
Group photos from throughout the day are shared below!
Additional Resources:
- Lobby Day Orientation slides are here
- Lobby Day Orientation transcript is here
- New York Health Act Town Hall recorded on March 11 is here
- Lobby Skills Training recorded on March 12 is here
- Additional NY Health Act Educational Resources are listed here
- Len Rodberg, PhD, Financial Analysis of the NY Health Act
2024 Lobby Day Cosponsoring Organizations:
ACT UP
American Academy of Pediatrics NYS Chapters 1, 2 & 3
Campaign for New York Health
Chinese-American Planning Council
Citizen Action
Council on Interns and Residents SEIU
Cross-union Retirees Organizing Committee
Doctors Council SEIU
Dutchess County Progressive Action Alliance
Green Party of New York
Hudson Valley Demands NY Health
Labor-Religion Coalition of New York State
Metro New York Health Care for All
National Association of Social Workers New York State Chapter
New York Doctors Coalition
New York State Academy of Family Physicians
New York State Nurses Association
New York Progressive Action Network
New York Public Interest Research Group
Physicians for a National Health Program - NY Metro Chapter
Students for a National Health Program
The Coochie Coach
Ulster Activists
Advocates for the NY Health Act meeting with Assembly Speaker Heastie's office
Advocates for the NY Health Act meeting with NY State Sen. Bailey's office
Advocates for the NY Health Act meeting with NY State Sen. Addabbo's office
Advocates for the NY Health Act meeting with NY State Sen. Kavanaugh's office
Advocates for the NY Health Act meeting with NY State Sen. Serrano's office
Advocates for the NY Health Act meeting with NY State Sen. Ryan's office
Advocates for the NY Health Act meeting with NY State AM Dinowitz's office
Advocates for the NY Health Act meeting with NY State Sen. Gianaris' office
Advocates for the NY Health Act meeting with NY State Sen. Kennedy's office
Advocates for the NY Health Act meeting with NY State Sen. Skoufis' office
Advocates for the NY Health Act meeting with NY State Sen. Thomas' office
Advocates for the NY Health Act meeting with NY State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart Cousins