The League of Women Voters supports HB2617 which would establish the Commission on Women’s Health. The proposed scope of work takes a wholistic approach to women’s health and takes into account the social determinants of health that affect equitable access and outcomes of health care for so many women.
The Commission on Women’s Heath could draw much needed legislative attention to women’s health. Its charge to recommend legislation or budget changes to improve women’s health could result in more meaningful and substantive actions than piecemeal legislation. For these reasons, the League supports the establishment of the Commission and urges that adequate funding be appropriated so it may have the impact intended.
The League of Women Voters supports HB2617 which would establish the Commission on Women’s Health. The proposed scope of work takes a wholistic approach to women’s health and takes into account the social determinants of health that affect equitable access and outcomes of health care for so many women. The Commission on Women’s Heath could draw much needed legislative attention to women’s health. Its charge to recommend legislation or budget changes to improve women’s health could result in more meaningful and substantive actions than piecemeal legislation. For these reasons, the League supports the establishment of the Commission and urges that adequate funding be appropriated so it may have the impact intended.