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October 17, 2017 Press Release
Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, is happy to share with you the Fall 2017 edition of the Broadsheet. In it, you will find:
 
Commentary on sickle cell disease, and one hip-hop loving ER doctor’s experience with sickle cell patients
May 25, 2017 Press Release
The Detrimental Impact of President Trump’s FY 18 Budget on the Health of Our Nation

The President’s budget actively makes our national health less secure by stripping our seniors, workers, and public school children of critical health services. This is what these dollar losses look like:

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December 1, 2016 Press Release

U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL), chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, today issued the following statement upon passage of H.R. 34, "21st Century Cures Act

“I am glad that Congress was able to come together in a bipartisan way to get the 21st Century Cures Act passed before the 114th Congress concludes. 

June 15, 2016 Press Release

Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) and Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) introduced the Health Equity and Accountability Act (

June 13, 2016 Press Release

Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL), chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, issued the following statement on H.R. 5243, the Zika Response Appropriations Act:

June 13, 2016 Press Release

U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL), chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, today issued the following statement in recognition of Men’s Health Month.

“This June, we recognize Men’s Health Month to promote the health and wellness of men and boys, and to encourage them to take control of their health.  

June 13, 2016 Press Release

U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL), chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, today issued the following statement in recognition of National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month.

June 13, 2016 Press Release

U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL), chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, today issued the following statement on the 35th Anniversary of the release of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report on the first documented cases of HIV/AIDS in America.

May 13, 2016 Press Release

Today, U.S. Congresswoman Dr. Robin Kelly (D-IL), chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, released the following statement in recognition of Lupus Awareness Month.

May 9, 2016 Press Release

U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL), chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, today issued the following statement in recognition of National Women’s Health Week.

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