Castor speaks out on health affordability
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released a statement Nov. 13 on congressional Republicans’ spending bill.
“The fight to lower costs and ensure Floridians have access to the health care they need is not over,” Castor said. “To the four million Floridians who rely on the Affordable Care Act tax credits for affordable coverage, I pledge to keep standing up for you.”
She called on Republicans to embrace bipartisanship to solve the health care crisis.
Castor shared a list of Florida ACA enrollees by congressional district:
- 141,151 – Rep. Laurel Lee (FL-15)
- 136,535 – Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14)
- 133,028 – Rep. Vern Buchanan (FL-16)
- 112,261 – Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12)
- 4,735,472 – Statewide ACA enrollees
Hospital offers breastfeeding support
LUTZ – St. Joseph’s Hospital-North offers a free in-person breastfeeding support group and class during December.
Both events are open to all no matter which hospital you delivered or plan to deliver your children. The events will be held in St. Joseph’s Hospital-North classrooms, 4211 Van Dyke Road.
- Breastfeeding Support Group: For breastfeeding mothers, their babies and one support person (grandmother, aunt, etc.) The group provides a place where breastfeeding mothers receive support from other breastfeeding mothers and certified breastfeeding consultants. The support group will be held Dec. 11, 10 to 11 a.m.
- Understanding Breastfeeding: This class provides information to the expectant mother and her support person about breastfeeding basics, skin-to-skin contact, tips for returning to work and when to call a health care provider or lactation consultant. The class will be held Dec. 11, 1 to 5 p.m.
Get answers on Medicare
ST. PETERSBURG – SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is a free program offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco & Pinellas.
Specially trained volunteers can assist with Medicare, Medicaid and health insurance questions by providing one-on-one counseling and information.
They’ll answer questions at the following Medicare Basics programs:
- Dec. 3 at noon at the Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Drive, Largo. 727-587-6715 ext. 2508
- Dec. 4 at 10 a.m. at the New Port Richey Library, 5939 Main St., New Port Richey. 727-853-1279
- Dec. 9 at 10:30 a.m. at the Centennial Park Library, 5740 Moog Road, Holiday. 727-834-3204.
- Dec. 11 at 10:30 a.m. at the Hugh Embry Library, 14215 4th St, Dade City. 352-567-3576
- Dec. 17 at 11 a.m. at the Pinellas Park Library, 7770 52nd St. N., Pinellas Park. 727-369-0669
- Dec. 17 at 1 p.m. at the Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave. S., Gulfport. 727-893-1073
- Dec. 18 at 10:30 a.m. at the New River Library, 34043 FL 54, Wesley Chapel. 813-788-6375
- Dec. 20 at 10 a.m. at the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes. 813-929-1214
SHINE services are free, unbiased and confidential. Counselors do not sell anything. They can be reached by calling 1-800-963-5337 or 727-217-8111.
