Health Care
Our healthcare system was in need of reform before Obamacare was passed into law. However, instead of fixing our healthcare system, President Obama’s health plan increased costs, introduced greater confusion into the marketplace and placed an excessive amount of power in the hands of the federal government.
We must not only repeal Obamacare but replace it with free market solutions empowering our citizens. This includes putting rational policies into place. Instituting policies that increase market competition will drive down healthcare costs and provide the American people a better healthcare system.
During my time in Congress I have worked to pass healthcare legislation encouraging competition and patient choice. I am committed to lowering healthcare costs and increasing access to patient care. Rest assured I will continue to support legislation that defunds, repeals and ultimately replaces our current healthcare system with free market solutions creating affordable healthcare for all citizens.
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By: Mrs. Brenda Fleischmann
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
“Happy Birthday” and “Happy Anniversary” are sweet words to say and to hear, especially in October. October is also National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. By learning more about breast cancer prevention and by sharing information with friends and family, you can ensure that your loved ones are able to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries for many years to come.
By: Mrs. Brenda Fleischmann
June is Men's Health Month
Research shows that men are less likely to visit the doctor regularly than women, so they might be missing out on important preventive health visits and screenings. This is especially concerning because men are more likely to die from cancer than women. About 856,370 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer in 2018, and an estimated 323,630 will die of these diseases this year. In Tennessee, 231 per every 100,000 males from cancer annually.
By: Mrs. Brenda Fleischmann
Are You Doing Enough To Prevent Skin Cancer?
Are you doing enough to prevent skin cancer? May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and with summertime just around the corner, it’s time to remind yourself and your loved ones of the steps you should take to reduce your risk. Skin cancer is dangerous, but in most cases, you can prevent it.
By: Mrs. Brenda Fleischmann
The Importance of Dental Care Goes Beyond Cavities
The importance of dental care goes beyond cavities—it’s also about cancer prevention. April is National Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, and your dentist or dental hygienist may be your first line of defense against oral cancer.
By: Mrs. Brenda Fleischmann
A Conversation That May Save Your Life
Often times in conversations “bathroom talk” can be considered taboo, but when it comes to colorectal cancer, it may save your life.
By: Mrs. Brenda Fleischmann
Cancer Prevention is a Commitment for Life
By: Mrs. Brenda Fleischmann
This November, Reduce Your Lung Cancer Risk
In today’s society fewer Americans are smoking and lung cancer rates are declining, yet the disease remains the number one cause of cancer death. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and reminds us that we have more to do to prevent lung cancer.
By: Mrs. Brenda Fleischmann
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month:
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By: Mrs. Brenda Fleischmann
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
The calendar fills up quickly in September as families return to a packed routine after quieter summer days. Unfortunately, your health might take a backseat to your busy schedule. So make a note on your calendar that September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and remind yourself—or the men in your life—about the importance of a healthy prostate.