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Do you work at an organization, school, clinic, or department that wants to help promote voter access in these important times in our nation's history? Why is it important for people at you healthcare site to civically engage all?

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Do you work at an organization, school, clinic, or department that wants to help promote voter access in these important times in our nation's history? Why is it important for people at you healthcare site to civically engage all?

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Lily Lou: Yes, I want our government to be more representative!

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Lily Lou: Yes, I want our government to be more representative!

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Kirby Tang, BCH. Yes, Boston Children's Hospital! Most of my patients are on Masshealth and most affected by public policy. I want to empower our patients to have a voice!!

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Kirby Tang, BCH. Yes, Boston Children's Hospital! Most of my patients are on Masshealth and most affected by public policy. I want to empower our patients to have a voice!!

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I also want to reduce barriers for people o participate in the census

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I also want to reduce barriers for people o participate in the census

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I have used projects with students working with community members to encourage and ask about questions.

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I love the ease and use of the QR codes on lanyards for voter pre-registration 

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I love the ease and use of the QR codes on lanyards for voter pre-registration 

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I also love the QR codes, but the posters as well to reiterate the message as pts wait in the waiting room. - Ryan Walker

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I also love the QR codes, but the posters as well to reiterate the message as pts wait in the waiting room. - Ryan Walker

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Sophie Hansen- yes at CCA. We serve systemically disenfranchised individuals, particularly those with BH/SUD and are disabled. We must break the cycle and center their voices in the civic process.

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I work at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. It is important for the health system to civically engage ALL because western Mass is #besternMass! We're a ways from the state capital: Boston--Beacon Hill. And Springfield is the 10th poorest city in the Unites States, based on the U.S. Census's 2013-2017 American Community Survey. The more we can engage our community in terms of voting, the healthier it will be. I also think we can reduce poverty along the way, through increased voter awareness of the issues on every single local, statewide, and national ballot.

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I work at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. It is important for the health system to civically engage ALL because western Mass is #besternMass! We're a ways from the state capital: Boston--Beacon Hill. And Springfield is the 10th poorest city in the Unites States, based on the U.S. Census's 2013-2017 American Community Survey. The more we can engage our community in terms of voting, the healthier it will be. I also think we can reduce poverty along the way, through increased voter awareness of the issues on every single local, statewide, and national ballot.

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I have worked at several FQHCs over the past 8 years in Philadelphia. I am currently obtaining my MPH at Drexel University and want to focus on civic health!

I believe that the health of our democracy is being tested like never before. All voices need to be heard for our society to truly function! The FQHCs I have worked in serve communities who have historically been underrepresented and experience social and political health determinants due to structural racism. Voting is key to addressing this!

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Frances Kominkiewicz - I do not work at a healthcare setting, but rather an academic setting, our college, that supports an office at our college to increase voter registration and voter participation. I am so proud of my college! Students in my class learn the importance of voting and advocacy. Students learn how policy affects aspects of their lives and others' lives, and how voting and policy advocacy affects individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations.

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Do you work at an organization, school, clinic, or department that wants to help promote voter access in these important times in our nation's history?
YES. Boston University SSW is already involved with VOT-ER. We are active in registering graduate and undergraduate students.
Why is it important for people at you healthcare site to civically engage all?
We must take control of our lives and promote social justice for all. One of the best ways to do this is to vote for progressive social justice oriented politicians.

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I am retired from a school system but continue to have contacts there. I will certainly be addressing Vot-ER issues with my former colleagues. It is a delicate matter in the system where I worked because parents were advocating for parent rights and those issues impacted our last gubernatorial race. I think it is important for the students in that particular system to understand the issues and their right to vote as they become eligible. I believe that the students of this particular jurisdiction may in fact have some very different values and opinions from their parents and they need to understand what voting means. Unfortunately, these very vocal parents are also trying to impact the curriculum to mirror their way of thinking.

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Yes, I do. It is important that all people are engaged because everyone deserves to have a voice. Voting is an incredible way to have a voice.

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Lindsey Roth, LMSW: Yes. I work in a correctional facility, which can complicate things if a client is waiting to stand trial for a felony charge. This is because convicted felons cannot vote in Georgia until they have completed their sentence. Sometimes, this sentence can include continuing probation upon release. However, myself and my colleagues encourage every arrestee to register to vote, especially those with brief holding periods and those with misdemeanor charges. I would say, particularly arrestees, have several complaints about access to services (ie community resources), lack of free assistance during incarceration, and ultimately the steps in the justice system they are forced to cooperate with. It is important to civically engage my clients and inform them that they do have a voice to advocate for themselves regarding the issues they face in the community, in a correctional facility, and their future. 

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Lindsey Roth, LMSW: Yes. I work in a correctional facility, which can complicate things if a client is waiting to stand trial for a felony charge. This is because convicted felons cannot vote in Georgia until they have completed their sentence. Sometimes, this sentence can include continuing probation upon release. However, myself and my colleagues encourage every arrestee to register to vote, especially those with brief holding periods and those with misdemeanor charges. I would say, particularly arrestees, have several complaints about access to services (ie community resources), lack of free assistance during incarceration, and ultimately the steps in the justice system they are forced to cooperate with. It is important to civically engage my clients and inform them that they do have a voice to advocate for themselves regarding the issues they face in the community, in a correctional facility, and their future. 

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Julie Wells - I work for a University and having access to a pool of young potential voters can influence their participation in civic engagement for the rest of their lives!

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Julie Wells - I work for a University and having access to a pool of young potential voters can influence their participation in civic engagement for the rest of their lives!

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Anu Sharma :                                              I work at an FQHC. Majority of my pt/families are undocumented. They feel unseen.  I especially want the older teens and young adults in these families who CAN vote to know it's absolutely necessary (and fun!) to participate in the democratic process. Want them to see that they are the voice for their entire family. 

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Anu Sharma :                                              I work at an FQHC. Majority of my pt/families are undocumented. They feel unseen.  I especially want the older teens and young adults in these families who CAN vote to know it's absolutely necessary (and fun!) to participate in the democratic process. Want them to see that they are the voice for their entire family. 

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I work in an FQHC which has the propensity to truly make a difference in the community as voting is concerned. We already use Vot+ER badges and signage and need more ways to further engage our patients and teach them the importance of their vote.  

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I work in an FQHC which has the propensity to truly make a difference in the community as voting is concerned. We already use Vot+ER badges and signage and need more ways to further engage our patients and teach them the importance of their vote.  

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Tionya Lawrence-FNP-C