Milwaukee Wins White House Healthy Communities Challenge
Milwaukee, WI,
March 3, 2016
I'd like to thank President Obama for his leadership in providing all Americans with access to quality health care coverage and for recognizing Milwaukee's commitment to ensuring healthy outcomes for everyone in our community.
Milwaukee, WI – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) traveled home to Milwaukee on Air Force One with President Barack Obama to celebrate the city winning the White House Healthy Communities Challenge. Shortly after President Obama delivered congratulatory remarks at the United Community Center, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “Last year, the White House launched the Healthy Communities Challenge, a nationwide initiative to engage uninsured individuals and families to help them gain vital health care coverage. Through diligence and open collaboration between local leaders, 38,000 people in Milwaukee were able to secure a new health care plan through the 2016 Health Insurance Marketplace. Together with returning consumers, about 89,000 people in the Milwaukee area selected a health care plan. “I am so proud of the people of Milwaukee for stepping up and taking responsibility for their health and the collective well-being of our community. Getting covered sends a strong message that we care about our futures and we’re willing to do what is necessary to protect ourselves and our loved ones from the unexpected. “I’d like to thank President Obama for his leadership in providing all Americans with access to quality health care coverage and for recognizing Milwaukee’s commitment to ensuring healthy outcomes for everyone in our community.” ### |
