The social, environmental, and economic factors that shape our lives —and the policies that create those conditions—play a crucial role in our health. Community Catalyst supports community leaders; builds multi-sector partnerships that span health care, social service organizations, advocacy organizations, faith communities, business leaders, policymakers, and others; and advocates for just, equitable policies to expand how the health care sector addresses the social and economic drivers of health.
As we celebrate the 12th anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), it’s worth reflecting on the ways in which this landmark law has advanced oral health equity and the ways in which we can build on this progress moving forward. [ Blog ]
Immigrant communities face significant challenges in a vital area: accessing health care. [ Blog ]
Community Catalyst executive director, Emily Stewart, writes for The Hill about the importance of passing the Build Back Better Act. [ News Clip ]
It is time to dial up the pressure on Build Back Better. We’ve provided a full toolkit below. [ Alert ]
Saturday marks the 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark ruling that protects the right to legal abortion in the U.S [ Blog ]
Statement of Emily Stewart, executive director of Community Catalyst, regarding today’s Day of Remembrance [ Press Release ]
As we continue to push the Senate to take up the Build Back Better Act in the coming weeks, we need to be ready to celebrate the enormous investments this bill will make in the health of our families and communities. [ Alert ]
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that abortion providers in Texas could proceed with lawsuits challenging the nation’s strictest abortion ban law. [ Press Release ]
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which concerns the constitutionality of a 2018 Mississippi law that, if allowed to go into effect, would ban most abortions after 15 weeks. [ Press Release ]
90 community-based organizations working with BIPOC communities to address health disparities in adult COVID-19 and flu vaccination rates. [ Press Release ]
There are some exciting health-related provisions in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework that advocates can celebrate and utilize as we pivot to advocacy tactics that don’t rely on simultaneous passage. [ Blog ]
The Build Back Better Act would build on this foundation through critical advancements for health care affordability and access. [ Press Release ]
It is time to dial up the pressure on Build Back Better. We’ve provided a full toolkit below. [ Alert ]
As we continue to push the Senate to take up the Build Back Better Act in the coming weeks, we need to be ready to celebrate the enormous investments this bill will make in the health of our families and communities. [ Alert ]
Take action to pass the Build Back Better agenda. [ Alert ]
These new and updated tools can help you raise your voice and amplify the need for Congress to act now. [ Alert ]
This brief expands on the intersection of Medicaid and tribal health and explores the current oral health status and barriers to care among tribal communities. [ Publication ]
This toolkit illustrates how advocates can leverage American Rescue Plan Act funds to spur transformative change and address the unique needs of communities. [ Publication ]
Immigrants must wait 5 years before they can enroll in federally funded programs, such as Medicaid and CHIP. Here's how Congress can remove this barrier for lawfully present immigrants. [ Publication ]
Letter to Congress urging them to include maternal health and birth justice priorities in next recovery package. [ Comment Letter ]
Community Catalyst's new August Recess Toolkit contains several new resources to help you reach out to members and to your base. [ Alert ]
Check out our Medicaid Birthday toolkit! [ Alert ]
A project that is working to collaboratively create policies that help communities of color, low-income people, immigrants, people in rural communities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ people thrive, through grassroots coalitions in 24 states. [ Publication ]
As we head into the Fourth of July weekend, lets step up our efforts to secure high quality, affordable heath care for those who've served our country. Check out these resources. [ Alert ]
It is time to dial up the pressure on Build Back Better. We’ve provided a full toolkit below.
As we continue to push the Senate to take up the Build Back Better Act in the coming weeks, we need to be ready to celebrate the enormous investments this bill will make in the health of our families and communities.
Take action to pass the Build Back Better agenda.
These new and updated tools can help you raise your voice and amplify the need for Congress to act now.
Community Catalyst's new August Recess Toolkit contains several new resources to help you reach out to members and to your base.
Check out our Medicaid Birthday toolkit!
As we head into the Fourth of July weekend, lets step up our efforts to secure high quality, affordable heath care for those who've served our country. Check out these resources.
Check out our new affordability messaging
Advocates will play an important role in promoting opportunities for expanded health coverage and ensuring robust participation and input from the community.
Tomorrow night’s state of the union marks the first time President Biden will speak to Congress. Our job is to remind the Biden administration and policymakers that health care is central to infrastructure – and the time to be bold is now.
The funding coming into your state first and foremost must be responsive to the needs of people and communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
We worked with local community groups who trained nearly 1,000 community residents in Minneapolis, Portland, and the Bronx to serve as community advisors for hospital community health needs assessments, and to urge hospital investments in community-prioritized projects such as multi-use affordable housing.
Our support of Rhode Island advocacy partners helped them mount a successful campaign to continue funding for a free bus program serving older adults and people with disabilities.
We won federal and state community benefit regulations and standards that require resident engagement and encourage investment in housing, environment, and other social and economic drivers of health.
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