About the Contributor: David Ward
DCA Director of Policy and Planning David Ward helps develop and implement the DCA’s policy and advocacy agenda and support its coalition-building and fundraising initiatives. Before joining the DCA, he did research on the uninsured and on long term care systems, served as research coordinator for the AIDS Community Research Initiative of America, and worked on health-related initiatives for the JEHT Foundation’s Palliative Care and Criminal Justice programs. He has a master’s degree in the History of Public Health Policy and Ethics from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health.
Recent Contributions
- Protecting the Social Safety Net (November 8th, 2011)
- The Time for Respect is Now (August 22nd, 2011)
- Wisconsin’s Budget Repair Bill Threatens Health Care for Vulnerable Residents (February 25th, 2011)
- State Budget Deficits are Causing a Care Crisis (January 24th, 2011)
- Advocating for Effective Health Reform Implementation (January 17th, 2011)
- Tax Season Is Here! Resources for direct care workers (December 20th, 2010)
- Fair Wages for Home Care Workers on Job Talk America (October 18th, 2010)
- Paid Sick Days are Crucial for Direct Care Workers (July 9th, 2010)
- The Obama Administration Should Move Beyond the Poverty Line and Adopt an Economic Security Standard (June 28th, 2010)
- What Health Care Reform Means for Direct Care Workers and Their Families (April 6th, 2010)
Recent Comments
- Mohan Varghese: Thank you Rita,Helen and Brenda for commenting on the blog. According to OSHA nursing home...
- Brenda N: Thank you Mohan, I walked in your shoes and told the same story in years past! What you have...
- Helen Hanson: Wow Mohan, I see my own story in your words. I much prefer providing care to individuals in...
- Tracy: In response to Bill- I cannot guarantee that the costs will not go up but this is a symptom of a...
- Brittany: [sentence deleted by moderator] How can you even generalize your mothers situation compared to...
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