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Civic Health Month

Together, we are building a healthier democracy.

Dr. Karen Smith Helps Rural North Carolina Get Registered

Dr. Karen Smith Helps Rural North Carolina Get Registered

Family physician Dr. Karen Smith has been helping patients register to vote while administering COVID-19 tests at her clinic in Raeford.
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VotER
Sep 28, 2020
Civic Health
Why We Launched Civic Health Month

Why We Launched Civic Health Month

This August, a nationwide coalition of partnering organizations, hospitals and healthcare providers is empowering their patients to vote.
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Ben Ruxin
Aug 1, 2020
Why go to the DMV to register to vote when you can just ask your doctor?

Why go to the DMV to register to vote when you can just ask your doctor?

Having your doctor help you get ready to vote is most definitely within their job description. Thousands are already doing it — is yours?
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Olivia Morris
Aug 31, 2020
Health Problems Our Doctors Can’t Fix Alone: The Social Determinants of Health

Health Problems Our Doctors Can’t Fix Alone: The Social Determinants of Health

Issues related to housing, food, water, opportunity, racism, sexism, and other social determinants of health don’t have a medical cure.
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Anson Tong
Aug 27, 2020
Have You Checked on Your Civic Health Lately?

Have You Checked on Your Civic Health Lately?

Your civic health is just as important as your physical and mental health, but chances are no one ever told you that.
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Olivia Morris
Aug 3, 2020
Healthy Democracy Kit User Resources
Top 10 New Ways to Use Your Healthy Democracy Kits NOW ~ by Dr. Alister Martin

Top 10 New Ways to Use Your Healthy Democracy Kits NOW ~ by Dr. Alister Martin

Learn about the innovative ways Healthy Democracy Kit users are helping their patients register to vote or request their mail-in ballots.
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VotER
Aug 20, 2020
The Power of Voting in a Pandemic: A Civic Health Month Event Recap

The Power of Voting in a Pandemic: A Civic Health Month Event Recap

On August 6th, leaders in the civic engagement and healthcare fields came together at the Harvard Ash Center to discuss voting and health.
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Alex Grayson
Aug 8, 2020
Historical Landmarks
Holding hands with strangers

Holding hands with strangers

Remembering the March on Washington, I am excited to see how we combine the light from our protests with the accountability of our votes.
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Aliya Bhatia
Aug 28, 2020
What 26 Million New Voices Meant for Health in America

What 26 Million New Voices Meant for Health in America

Following the ratification of the 19th Amendment, women voters played a large role in shaping the trajectory of several health issues.
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Olivia Morris
Aug 18, 2020
A spirit who lives on in all of us

A spirit who lives on in all of us

On the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, VotER’s COO Aliya Bhatia reflects on the legacy of her Congressman, the late John Lewis.
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Aliya Bhatia
Aug 6, 2020
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