The Arizona Ecumenical Council's Commission on Public Policy has spent the last year learning about various proposals and suggestions regarding hearcare reform in the state of Arizona.  Wtih 20% of our citizens lacking health coverage coupled with the dramatic rise in costs and premiums, it is a matter of biblical justice to find a better way to build healthy communities in our state.  The AEC is offering a presentation for use at state church assemblies, ministerial associations, and congregational gatherings.  The power point format covers three areas:

1) Our faith values regarding health
2) Understanding the current problems and
3) What we can do to help.

The presentation length can be from 45 minutes to 3 hours depending on how much information and discussion you would like for the topic.  In addition we can schedule a wonderful workshop on being an "advocate" for healthcare.  Please contact our office for details and scheduling at  602.468.3818  or  aec@aecunity.net

Click on the picture below to read deatils of the program called  Building a Healthy Community
that raises the issue of health care and why faith communities should be concerned.  Then click on the links below to hear stories about some Arizona families. 

Watch the stories of families who have faced personal struggles and financial hardships as a result of the health care crisis in Arizona.

Video One: WMV | QT7

Video Two: WMV | QT7

Video Three: WMV | QT7

Go to the Kaiser Family Foundation to better understand the 2008 Presidential candidate positions on healthcare or click HERE to create side-by-side comparisons.

 

Click here to go to a page of websites that will help you be better informed about the issue of health care.

For more information, please contact Jan Flaaten at jflaaten@aecunity.net.

 Note:  Check out these websites that will help you understand more about the issue

To view the "Building a Healthy Community" powerpoint, click here.