Huffington Post: "One Doctor Goes To Great Lengths For Universal Health Insurance"

Click here for Sarah Lovinger's article about the Walk in the Huffington Post.

"Some people will do anything to advance the cause of universal health care in the United States. One dedicated doctor with blisters and sore muscles just completed a rather long walk for the cause--700 miles long. … "

Click here for the full article.

NPR podcast: "Doctor Walks Cross Country to Raise Awareness for Health Care"

The White House hopes the U.S. House will vote on a revamp of the health care system this week. Getting people to talk about health care reform is one of Chicago physician Ogan Gurel’s goals. He’s been walking to Washington, D.C. for the past month, meeting people along the way and hearing about their struggles with health care and the insurance system. For the podcast, click here.

Arrival in DC at the People's Rally - 7/26

Stories from Washington, DC

Walk for Healthcare: Stories from Washington, DC

Doris in Washington, DC

Doris in Washington, DC
Originally uploaded by walk4healthcare

Doris, from New York, is here in DC visiting. “No insurance, can’t afford it,” she told me. “And I never go to a doctor—I’m otherwise lucky,” she said with a smile and went off with her friends.

Keith in Washington, DC

Keith in Washington, DC
Originally uploaded by walk4healthcare

Keith is one of the founders of the ubiquitous Food Not Bombs organization. His organization has protested around the world and now he’s in front of the White House delivering his message to all those gathered. His story is simple: he’s got fibromyalgia, which he says he acquired after being tortured by the CIA during one of his several incarcerations for illegally delivering free food. With his income and this sort of pre-existing condition, he can never get health insurance.

The Walk through Washington, DC - Photo map

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