Saving lives and strengthening communities, one family at a time.
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Mary's Center Advocacy
Through our legislative toolkit and the expert testimony we deliver to local and federal policymakers, Mary’s Center helps inform the public discussion about health care and other issues affecting our participant communities. If you are interested in learning more about our advocacy, please contact Lyda Vanegas, Director of
Advocacy and Communications.
tel: 202-420-7051; lvanegas@maryscenter.org
Legislative Toolkit
Mary’s Center has created a legislative toolkit focused on immigrant health care issues. The kit is designed to provide federal, state, and local legislators with a variety of immigrant health care facts and figures as well as raise awareness about the impact of health policies on immigrant families. The toolkit also highlights model legislation that addresses access to community-based health services and the unique health care needs of immigrants. To view our Legislative Toolkit, click here.
Written and Oral Testimony
Mary’s Center’s leaders, staff, and participants are often called upon to provide expert testimony at public health hearings, District of Columbia City Council meetings, and at other high-profile seminars. Below are links to recent testimony.
6/8/2012 Notes from Meeting with the DC Office on Latino Affairs about the Secure Communities Act
4/21/2010 OLA budget cuts testimony by President/CEO Maria Gomez
4/21/2010 OLA budget cuts testimony by Dr. Rosemarie Rollins-Folks
4/21/2010 OLA budget cuts diabetic participant testimony
4/21/2010 OLA budget cuts smoking cessation program participant testimony
4/21/2010 OLA budget cuts patient testimony
4/21/2010 OLA budget cuts student testimony
9/02/2009 Asthma Testimony by Alis Marachelian, Director Health Promotion
9/2/2009 Asthma Testimony by Gina Pistulka, Senior Clinical Services Director