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WASHINGTON, DC – Today U.S. Representatives Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-WA) and Richard Hudson (R-NC) introduced a bill to prevent and address staffing shortages during disaster and pandemic responses (HR 6634).
NBC Right Now
“Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) are reintroducing the Healthy Meal Time Act to reduce food waste in schools and further ensure that kids have the time to eat a proper meal.
King 5 News
“Washington Rep. Kim Schrier says the promised 10 million rapid tests in schools are a step in the right direction, but she wants more.”
The Washington Post, Opinion Piece by Rep. Kim Schrier
Kim Schrier, a Democrat, is a physician and represents Washington’s 8th Congressional District in the U.S. House.
In the midst of the holiday season and with omicron, the highly contagious coronavirus variant, spreading around the world, this is a time when the United States ought to be providing inexpensive — or, even better, free — rapid coronavirus tests to anyone who wants one.
Politico
“The Supporting Health Care Providers During the Covid-19 Pandemic Act, which has bipartisan support from leadership in the House and Senate, would blunt some of the cuts — but not all.
'A pandemic is not the time to be cutting access to doctors for patients on Medicare,' Kim Schrier, (D-Wash.) who introduced the bill along with Steven Horsford (D-Nev.), said in a statement.”
iFiber One
“Chelan County’s congresswoman, Kim Schrier, is reportedly answering the call from countless veterans who feel they’ve been stonewalled by Wenatchee’s VA Community Outpatient Clinic. Schrier visited the Wenatchee Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) last Thursday. The CBOC in Wenatchee serves Veterans in six Washington counties.
News Radio 560 KPQ 101.7 FM
"The legislation looks to make it easier for people with diabetes to access training to manage their blood glucose levels and prevent hospitalizations. Nearly one-third of all adults in the U.S. have either diabetes or prediabetes.
Schrier said, 'As someone who has managed my own Type-1 Diabetes for 36 years, I understand that it can be complicated. And if you get it wrong, it can be life-threatening.'"
King 5 News
“In order to distribute the vaccine to this age group, the state is working with schools to offer clinics and caravans focused on vaccinating children and families.
Washington State Representative Kim Schrier spoke with KING 5 further about the distribution plans Wednesday morning.“
King 5 News
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Kaiser Health News
"Schrier said in spring that test prices were high because “big companies are buying up all the supplies.” Also, “their profit is far higher making 1,000 $30 tests than 30,000 $1 tests” — in other words, they can make the same amount of money for many fewer tests.