“You shouldn”t make a living off of killing other people, and that’s what the insurance companies are doing.â€
An interview with Rosie Capps, a student at Western Michigan University.
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“Being healthy shouldn’t have to come down to how much money you make.”
An interview with Stacy Foltin, a team member at Goodwill Industries.
Stories of Healthcare in Kalamazoo @ Art Hop!
When: Friday June 6th at 5:00pm – 7:00pm Where: Park Trades Center 326 W. Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 Come and learn about the work that Alison Geist’s Public Health class has been doing this quarter. Read stories about the Affordable Care Act and healthcare in Kalamazoo and share your own experiences. There will be […]
“If I made your day a little bit better before you picked up the phone and called, or before you came in to see me, that’s huge.”
An interview with Leatrice Fullerton, an Information and Referral Specialist at Disability Network for Southwest, Michigan, and a part-time social worker at Ministry with Community in Kalamazoo.
“We do have lots of students with chronic health issues, so making sure that they had good coverage was really important.â€
An interview with Jennifer Combes, the office coordinator for the Student Health Center at Kalamazoo College
“I pay a LOT of money out of pocket with no coverage.â€
An interview with Derek Jackson, who tried to enroll under the ACA, and is a Kalamazoo resident
“[With the ACA people will] get the healthcare they need and deserveâ€
An interview with Melinda Nichols, a Patient Financial Advocate at Bronson Hospital
“There’s really not enough education out there for people to navigate the system.”
An interview with Patty* a health care worker in the City of Kalamazoo
“You feel like a card carrying member of society again.â€
An interview with a Kalamazoo resident who recently signed up for the Affordable Care Act
“It’s nice to have [health insurance] and not even have to use it.â€
An interview with Ginger Keckler, an employee at Goodwill Industries and Kalamazoo resident.