Advocacy

SEHAT brings community perspectives on healthcare access into conversations with policymakers and community leaders. Through nonpartisan advocacy, we raise awareness of local healthcare barriers, share experiences from our community outreach, and engage with leaders to explore policies and initiatives that can improve equitable access to healthcare.

Meeting with State Senator Brad Pfaff: The SEHAT team met with Senator Brad Pfaff to bring community perspectives on healthcare access into the policy conversation. We discussed challenges facing underserved and underinsured individuals and families in our region, shared insights gained through SEHAT's local outreach, and learned about current legislative initiatives and broader efforts to address healthcare affordability, access, and health equity in Wisconsin.. September 2026

Meeting with State Representative Steve Doyle: The SEHAT team met with Representative Steve Doyle to share experiences from our work in the La Crosse County community and discuss barriers to equitable and affordable healthcare access. We discussed local healthcare needs, current legislative efforts, and opportunities for youth and community organizations to contribute to health policy in Wisconsin. Representative Doyle also invited SEHAT to participate in the legislative process by providing testimony on relevant healthcare bills, creating an opportunity to bring community experiences and perspectives directly into state policy discussions. August 2026