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Two local groups of activists are co-sponsoring a movie night and discussion on “Healthcare for Everybody” in Chester on Wednesday, June 28 at 6:30 . The event will take place in the Social Hall of the First Universalist Parish, 211 North Street in Chester’s Stone Village. “Now is the Time” is a feature length film that addresses the need for single payer health insurance in the United States.
Two Rivers Indivisible is a group of activists from Chester, Cavendish, Andover, Ludlow, Springfield and Bartonsville and surrounding towns that has been working on preventing the repeal of the Affordable Care Act and other critical issues since February. The Human Rights Café has been meeting in Saxtons River to create a safe and inspiring space to share human rights concerns and information and to plan solutions and actions. Both groups are concerned about the impact that losing access to Medicaid and health insurance subsidies would have on vulnerable people in Vermont, especially low income, disabled and people with pre-existing conditions.
The film will be followed by a panel discussion featuring three recently retired health care professionals from our community. With the Senate now working on a replacement for “Obamacare”, this will be a timely event for anyone concerned about how we pay for and access health care in this country.
Childcare will be provided for preschool and school aged children. Contact Susan at tworivers2017@gmail.com if you require childcare. There will also be popcorn and other light refreshments to enjoy and good people to meet.
