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Delia Ramirez: “Compared to other developed countries, the United States has among the worst health care outcomes. That is especially…”

On the recordFebruary 10, 2025
Compared to other developed countries, the United States has among the worst health care outcomes. That is especially true for communities of color, who confront systemic barriers, biases and neglect when seeking necessary, life-saving medical care.
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Delia Ramirez
Democratic · Illinois

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Ramirez points out the poor healthcare outcomes in the U.S. for communities of color.

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