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Welcome to the Obama Foundation The Obama Foundation

WebObama Leader amplifies the music of Black composers. Ahead of her debut with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, hear how one Obama Leader leverages the power of …

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Health Care The Obama Foundation

WebPresident Barack Obama's signature on the health insurance reform bill at the White House, March 23, 2010. (Courtesy Barack Obama Presidential Library) In the …

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Six Reflections on Black Mental Health and Self-Care

WebHere are some simple ways you can continue this important conversation: 1. Connect with your local MBK leadership to engage in a discussion on Mental Health and Wellbeing 2. …

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In depth: How the Affordable Care Act changed America

WebThirteen years ago today, President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law, a bill that has been called the most important piece of legislation since Medicare and …

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Eleven years of the Affordable Care Act The Obama Foundation

WebToday, the impact of the ACA is well established: more than 20 million more Americans have received health insurance coverage, people with pre-existing conditions do not have to …

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Meet five women making their mark in health care

WebPositions on the Campaign/Administration: Senior Advisor in Health Care, Executive Office of the President, The White House National Economic Council Most Recently: Chief …

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A look back at 14 years of the Affordable Care Act

Web14 years ago today President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law. As President Obama said in a statement, thanks to the ACA “more than 21 million Americans now …

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Climate & Energy The Obama Foundation

WebIn April 2011, the Obama Administration released a national Clean Water Framework that recognized the importance of clean water and healthy watersheds to our economy, …

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Economic Progress The Obama Foundation

WebStabilized an Economy in Crisis. The Obama Administration took steps to help the hardest-hit Americans. Without the Recovery Act’s boost to household incomes, the poverty rate …

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Fredrick L. Echols The Obama Foundation

WebFredrick L. Echols, M.D., is the founder and chief executive officer of Population Health and Social Justice Consulting, LLC. (PHSJC), a business that helps government and non …

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Michael Strautmanis The Obama Foundation

WebMichael Strautmanis serves as the Obama Foundation’s Executive Vice President for External Affairs, building its strategy to extend President and Mrs. Obama’s legacy through the development of the Obama Presidential Center and civic engagement programming in Chicago. Through community affairs, government relations, strategic partnerships

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Oral histories offer reflections on the Affordable Care Act

WebThese 26 interviews bring to life so many moments of triumph, impact, and compromise on the road to getting the bill passed and implemented. But taken together as a whole, they …

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Meet the Chicagoan Making Therapy as Normal as Ordering a Cup …

WebQ: In 2020 you shared with us that Hip-Hop was your first form of therapy. How has the art form healed you? A: Hip-Hop has a consciousness. The ability to write and perform is a …

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Demond Martin The Obama Foundation

WebDemond Martin. Board Member. Investor and philanthropist, Demond Martin is the co founder and CEO of Wellwithall, an innovative health and wellness company that pours a significant portion of its profits into health equity for Black, Brown and underserved communities. Prior to becoming CEO of Wellwithall Demond was a senior partner at …

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Equality & Social Progress The Obama Foundation

WebPresident Obama commuted the sentences of 1,715 individuals — which includes 568 life sentences — the most grants of commutation issued by any President …

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A Scholar's Story: How Universal is Universal Health Coverage …

WebBut a common vision is forming. Universal health coverage is at the center of current efforts to strengthen health care systems around the world. The United Nations’ Sustainable …

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Ten Years Later, A Look Back at the Affordable Care Act

WebAs we see so many people step up during this uncertain time, it’s worth taking a minute to look back and reflect on the role ordinary people have always played in shaping the …

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Heather Keen The Obama Foundation

WebHeather Keen is the chief strategy officer for Marimn Health, the health and wellness organization owned and operated by the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, which provides primary care, holistic healing, and wellness promotion to all members of the community. Heather leads strategic initiatives for the organization, focusing on positively impacting

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Vidya Ayyr The Obama Foundation

WebVidya Ayyr. Director of Community Social Impact, Parkland Health. Texas. Vidya Ayyr is the director of community social impact at Parkland Health. In her role, she leads high …

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