With 40% of District 30 aged 55 or older, Maria understands that affordable health care is not a luxury. It is an absolute necessity. The recent health care bill offers immediate benefits to district residents and those living in the greater Palm Beach and Broward county area but our state legislators must do even more to expand care. Senator Sachs has sponsored important legislation aimed at securing health benefits, improving child care facilities and promoting disease awareness.
Protecting Health Care Benefits
As the cost of health care rises exponentially, Senator Sachs is committed to protecting the state’s most vulnerable communities including the unemployed, seniors and struggling families. Maria is fighting to preserve health benefits for those who rely on state assistance to survive while combing existing programs to wring out wasteful spending.
Advancing Adolescent Care
Maria is a strong advocate for children health initiatives and has sponsored a number of proposals to strengthen care. In the 2011 Legislative Session, she promoted a bill that required state hospitals to perform eye examinations on infants to test for disorders. She also sponsored legislation to strengthen safety measures in childcare facilities.
Promoting Disease Awareness
Senator Sachs strongly believes that promoting disease awareness helps individuals identify risk factors and limit their exposure. Encouraging prevention screening increases the likelihood of early detection. Maria was the primary sponsor of legislation that designated October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Florida.