The South Hampton Roads Chapter of Virginia Organizing and other Portsmouth community members showed up to support Medicaid expansion at Virginia Senator Louise Lucas’ town hall meeting on Wednesday night. Michael Kerner of Bon Secours spoke about the catastrophic effect on the Hampton Roads area if people do not get access to affordable health insurance coverage. South Hampton Roads Chapter leader Yolander Davis spoke with Delegate Johnny Joannou’s legislative aid about expansion and then spoke at the town hall in support of Medicaid expansion.
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