Community Voices
“We represent hundreds of community members throughout NEPA. They share how much they’re really struggling to afford healthcare for themselves and their families. Big insurance and healthcare corporations have consolidated their market power in our region and driven up costs. While working people are barely surviving, corporate execs are making millions. We need them to commit to a freeze on healthcare costs to protect the health, well-being, and economic security of NEPA.”
—Alisha Hoffman-Mirilovich, executive director
Action Together NEPA
“NEPA is my home, I was born in Mountain Top. Caring for my neighbors – who I grew up with and went to church with – is the greatest job in the world. My community is getting older and struggling with chronic disease, and needs more care than ever before. But healthcare costs have been going up, causing people to delay care or even lose their coverage altogether. It’s time for a freeze on healthcare costs for NEPA.”
—James Taylor, registered nurse
Geisinger Wyoming Valley intensive care unit
“I only make $13 an hour and have a number of medical problems, including asthma. I’m worried about being able to afford my co-pays, along with food and housing. My mother has had trouble affording her bloodwork. Working people need some relief so we can take care of our health.”
—Krysten Xanthis, home care worker
Scranton, PA