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The Health Security Index, developed by Catholic Healthcare West, gauges perceptions and beliefs about our ability to access the health care we need. The Index was calculated based on responses from 1,771 adults across the country in the first quarter of 2007.
Engaging Faith Communities in Working for Health Care Justice - a reprint of Chapter 7 from "Seeking Justice in Health Care: A Guide for Advocates in Faith Communities."
Affordable Health Care for All: Moving Beyond Political Deadlock - a PowerPoint presentation produced by UHCAN that considers how we can overcome political partisanship in order to make health care reform happen in the U.S.
"Healing Healthcare: A Study and Action Guide on Health Care Access in the United States" - a six-week Mennonite resource for congregational use
In the health care section of their website, the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism offers a succinct overview of the health care issues facing today's elected leaders and voting public. Also included are links to Jewish values and resolutions related to this issue.
As states have begun to take the lead in health care reform activities, several state groups have produced resouces to help educate members of congregations about the issue in their states. Highlighted here are resources from California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Texas and Wisconsin. Additional resources from states can be found in the Perspectives and Resources/Advocacy sections of this website.
The Parable of the Good Samaritan (from Christian tradition) for Ages 4-12 years old