HEALTH EQUITY
Faithful Action for a Healthy Wisconsin
Faithful Action for a Healthy Wisconsin is a joint initiative of Wisconsin Council of Churches, MICAH, and Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice. We organize clergy and faith leaders of all faiths across Wisconsin to advocate for equitable public health policies.
In 2022, we have broadened our agenda to look at the intersection between healthcare disparities and racism. We are working to change the narrative about public health, away from a narrative of personal responsibility to one focused on the social determinants of health and the need to look systemically at the many factors that conspire to keep people from living healthy lives.
Please join us in this important work.
In 2022, we have broadened our agenda to look at the intersection between healthcare disparities and racism. We are working to change the narrative about public health, away from a narrative of personal responsibility to one focused on the social determinants of health and the need to look systemically at the many factors that conspire to keep people from living healthy lives.
Please join us in this important work.
lgbtq+
FAITH COMMUNITY OPPOSES DANGEROUS LEGISLATION AGAINST GENDER-AFFIRMING CARE
Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice and the undersigned congregations, organizations, clergy, and people of faith, stand together to affirm the dignity and worth of the LGBTQ+ community and to oppose dangerous legislation that causes harm to members of the community. And make no mistake, legislation that seeks to bar youth from gender-affirming medical care, and that seeks to bar students from team sports, does grave harm. Learn more here.
Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice and the undersigned congregations, organizations, clergy, and people of faith, stand together to affirm the dignity and worth of the LGBTQ+ community and to oppose dangerous legislation that causes harm to members of the community. And make no mistake, legislation that seeks to bar youth from gender-affirming medical care, and that seeks to bar students from team sports, does grave harm. Learn more here.
daca
REPRESENTATIVES LEE, CASTRO, JAYAPAL AND SENATORS BOOKER, DURBIN AND HIRONO URGE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO EXPAND HEALTH COVERAGE TO DACA RECIPIENTS
November 15, 2023 – Representatives Barbara Lee (CA-12), Joaquin Castro (TX-20), and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) joined with Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) to call on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to finalize their proposed rule to expand health coverage for those participating in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, crime victims, and immigrant children.
The letter was also signed by 98 other House members and four Senators. To read the full letter, click here.
November 15, 2023 – Representatives Barbara Lee (CA-12), Joaquin Castro (TX-20), and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) joined with Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) to call on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to finalize their proposed rule to expand health coverage for those participating in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, crime victims, and immigrant children.
The letter was also signed by 98 other House members and four Senators. To read the full letter, click here.
covid-19
In 2021, WE GATHERED AS A FAITH COMMUNITY FOR A TIME OF REMEMBRANCE AND REFLECTION TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND HONOR THE NEARLY 750,000 LIVES LOST TO COVID-19.
"I got the shot" covid-19 community engagement campaign
In April 2021, in a collaborative effort, Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice and Workers Justice Wisconsin launched the "I Got the Shot" COVID-19 vaccine campaign.
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ad council covid collaborative
The Ad Council and COVID Collaborative’s “It’s Up To You” campaign highlights stories from the descendants of the U.S. Public Health Service Syphilis Study at Tuskegee. Their stories set the record straight on what happened, what has changed and what current generations can learn from the experience to build confidence in public health within Black communities, especially as it relates to the COVID-19 vaccines. To get the latest information on the COVID-19 vaccines, visit GetVaccineAnswers.org. It’s Up To You.
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The COVID-19 Vaccine Education Initiative is led by the Ad Council and the COVID Collaborative with the involvement of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to educate the American public and build confidence around the COVID-19 vaccines. Learn more about this COVID Collaborative here.
*This page is for informational purposes and is meant as a resource only. Always seek medical advice from your physician or trained medical professional.
