Political Quotes

“as a physician I have worked for over two decades to help people stay healthy and to help keep down the costs of their medical care. But health issues go way beyond that of a twisted knee or a painful shoulder. In my practice I have seen firsthand the obstacles that families face to obtain medical care. Rural hospitals and rural providers must overcome significant challenges to deliver high-quality care in an environment with limited resources. Our unique circumstances require us to work together to share resources and to develop networks. I think everyone can agree that these same principles are critical to support and modernize the Indian health care delivery system. The Wind River Reservation, located near Riverton, WY, is the home of 10,415 members of the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho Tribes. It is the third largest reservation in the United States, covering more than 2.2 million acres. I recently visited with my friends on the Wind River Reservation. The tribal leaders told me of the hopes they have for their families, their communities, for Wyoming, and for our great Nation. We spent much of the time discussing health care. Individuals living on the Wind River Reservation have worse than average rates for infant mortality, for suicide, for substance abuse, for unintentional injuries, for lung cancer, for heart disease, and for diabetes.”