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I've Worked Hard All My Life, but I'm Still Drowning in Medical Debt

At 59 years old, A.J. describes herself as “a single woman with strong family ties, living in Florida and struggling to stay afloat...

I Spent My College Years Without Healthcare. Now I'm Speaking Out to Improve the System

O.F. is a young dietitian in Davie, FL. Her difficulties receiving healthcare began in 2001 with the unexpected passing of her father....

In My Fight Against Rheumatoid Arthritis, Access to Coverage and Care is Half the Battle

Crystal lives in Lake City, Florida with her husband, fighting every day against the pain and limitations of rheumatoid arthritis....

I Lost Health Coverage and Nearly Lost My Future

Patrick M. was attending college in central Florida when his family experienced a financial crisis that left him without access to...

I Thought I Was Out of Healthcare Options Until a Navigator Reached Out

K.C. moved to Hillsborough County to be near her aging parents and help them with their needs. She knew her move to Tampa would leave her...

For My Baby's Healthcare, I Trust My Navigator

Since the birth of her baby five years ago, Yuri has been working with a Family Healthcare Foundation navigator named Maria Gimenez. Yuri...

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