The Episcopal Church has used its voice to speak out against the inequities in our health care system and has a long-standing commitment to universal health care. We fully support the need for quality health care and its availability throughout the country, so that no region or population, such as Native Americans, is underserved. We continue to advocate for those suffering from HIV/AIDS and their medical and pastoral needs.

Please refer to our Communication and Action sections to learn more about what you can do about health care and medical ethics.

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News

[4/23/2010]  Coalition Letter: Thank you for Health Care Legislation
[3/29/2010]  DHN Letter to Senate: Extend UI/COBRA Benefits
[12/2/2009]  ENGLAND: Archbishop of Canterbury releases World AIDS Day video message
[10/26/2009]  Anglican Health Network announces launch of micro health insurance pilot
[ACNS, October 15, 2009] People on very low incomes in the developing world may soon be able to access health insurance thanks to the Anglican Health Network (AHN), according to an October 15 news release from the Anglican Communion Office. Based in Geneva, AHN announced October 6 that it will establish a new pilot project to test the concept of providing a 'micro health insurance plan' in an African setting. The AHN was established at the Anglican Consultative Council meeting in May 2009.

[10/21/2009]  On Capitol Hill, religious leaders take stand for working families
[Episcopal News Service, October 20, 2009] Clergy and faith leaders from throughout the United States gathered on Capitol Hill Oct. 20 to pray and proclaim the moral case for health-care reform legislation that would make coverage affordable to working-class and low-income families.