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Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Are You Serious? Melania Did A Children's Hospital Photo-Op As GOP Ripped Away Health Care.
In today's dystopia, at the same time Republicans passed legislation to cut more than $1 trillion in funding from Medicaid — a health care program that allows low-income and disabled children and adults to get the health care they need — first lady Melania Trump was photographed visiting Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C., to spend time with sick kids, according to USA Today. On a day parents, caretakers, doctors and nurses worried more than ever about the future of health care coverage, she visited a hospital that cares for babies and children through Medicaid (among other types of health insurance). At Children's National, the first lady talked with the kids, brought gifts, did Fourth of July crafts with them and decorated the hospital garden. On any other day, this visit would be... fine, but the timing is questionable at best — and cruel at worst — as the so-called Big Beautiful Bill which is expected to take away health care coverage from upwards of 12 million people, makes its way to President Donald Trump's desk for him to sign into law. According to reporting from The 19th, $1 trillion dollars will be cut from Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program as part of the bill. While each program has different eligibility requirements and coverage areas, they generally cover health care costs for low-income adults and children, disabled adults and children, and others with limited resources. Medicaid is a literal lifeline for millions of kids. Roughly 37 million children currently get their health care through Medicaid or CHIP, and Medicaid is 'the single largest healthcare insurer for children,' the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia states on its website. Medicaid and CHIP cover preventive health care for babies and kids so they can stay well and receive vaccinations, physicals and routine dental care. These health care programs are also there to cover costs when something goes wrong (1 in 3 children with cancer are covered by Medicaid). Medicaid also covers health care for 99% of children in foster care and provides health insurance for 80% of children in poverty. Beyond taking away Medicaid from millions, the health care cuts in the 'big, beautiful bill' are expected to impact individual hospitals — particularly in rural areas — that now may face closures as they deal with financial issues as a result of the loss of Medicaid funding. So, where will the kids who need care in those areas go, whether they're on Medicaid or not? While work requirements for nondisabled adults are at the center of the Medicaid changes, lots of people are worried about what the funding cuts mean for the future of their children's health. And how could they not? Budget cuts to health care programs that are in place to keep children and their families healthy certainly aren't going to 'Make America Healthy Again,' the purported goal of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy and Donald Trump. And creating a distraction, by way of a hospital visit, from 1 trillion dollars of health care cuts also isn't going to 'Make America Healthy Again.' It'd be nice to think that the first lady's visit to Children's National Hospital wasn't intentionally cruel, especially as millions of Americans worry about paying for their future doctor's visits. (Hey, maybe, like her husband, she didn't realize there were Medicaid cuts in the bill.) But with a track record of wearing a jacket imprinted with 'I really don't care, do u?' it's hard to give her the benefit of the doubt. House Passes Trump's Big Bill Cutting Taxes For Wealthy, Axing Health Care For Millions 24 Fiery Tweets That Show America's Reaction To The Proposed Medicaid Cuts
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Are You Serious? Melania Trump Did A Children's Hospital Photo-Op As GOP Ripped Health Care From Millions.
In today's dystopia, at the same time Republicans passed legislation to cut more than $1 trillion in funding from Medicaid — a health care program that allows low-income and disabled children and adults to get the health care they need — first lady Melania Trump was photographed visiting Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C., to spend time with sick kids, according to USA Today. On a day parents, caretakers, doctors and nurses worried more than ever about the future of health care coverage, she visited a hospital that cares for babies and children through Medicaid (among other types of health insurance). At Children's National, the first lady talked with the kids, brought gifts, did Fourth of July crafts with them and decorated the hospital garden. On any other day, this visit would be... fine, but the timing is questionable at best — and cruel at worst — as the so-called Big Beautiful Bill which is expected to take away health care coverage from upwards of 12 million people, makes its way to President Donald Trump's desk for him to sign into law. According to reporting from The 19th, $1 trillion dollars will be cut from Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program as part of the bill. While each program has different eligibility requirements and coverage areas, they generally cover health care costs for low-income adults and children, disabled adults and children, and others with limited resources. Medicaid is a literal lifeline for millions of kids. Roughly 37 million children currently get their health care through Medicaid or CHIP, and Medicaid is 'the single largest healthcare insurer for children,' the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia states on its website. Medicaid and CHIP cover preventive health care for babies and kids so they can stay well and receive vaccinations, physicals and routine dental care. These health care programs are also there to cover costs when something goes wrong (1 in 3 children with cancer are covered by Medicaid). Medicaid also covers health care for 99% of children in foster care and provides health insurance for 80% of children in poverty. Beyond taking away Medicaid from millions, the health care cuts in the 'big, beautiful bill' are expected to impact individual hospitals — particularly in rural areas — that now may face closures as they deal with financial issues as a result of the loss of Medicaid funding. So, where will the kids who need care in those areas go, whether they're on Medicaid or not? While work requirements for nondisabled adults are at the center of the Medicaid changes, lots of people are worried about what the funding cuts mean for the future of their children's health. And how could they not? Budget cuts to health care programs that are in place to keep children and their families healthy certainly aren't going to 'Make America Healthy Again,' the purported goal of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy and Donald Trump. And creating a distraction, by way of a hospital visit, from 1 trillion dollars of health care cuts also isn't going to 'Make America Healthy Again.' It'd be nice to think that the first lady's visit to Children's National Hospital wasn't intentionally cruel, especially as millions of Americans worry about paying for their future doctor's visits. (Hey, maybe, like her husband, she didn't realize there were Medicaid cuts in the bill.) But with a track record of wearing a jacket imprinted with 'I really don't care, do u?' it's hard to give her the benefit of the doubt. House Passes Trump's Big Bill Cutting Taxes For Wealthy, Axing Health Care For Millions 24 Fiery Tweets That Show America's Reaction To The Proposed Medicaid Cuts
Fox News
03-07-2025
- Health
- Fox News
First lady Melania Trump makes 'heartwarming' visit to kids at hospital for 'Be Best' event
Ahead of Independence Day this year, first lady Melania Trump visited Children's National Hospital (CNH) in Washington, D.C., on Thursday afternoon in her latest "Be Best" event. The first lady joined patients battling cancer, kidney and heart issues, among other diagnoses, in the garden room to participate in various patriotic arts and crafts, including rock painting. Nicholas Clemens, communications director at the Office of the First Lady, told Fox News Digital, "Mrs. Trump and our team really cherished being with these brave kids and their caregivers." The first lady greeted inpatient and outpatient children with gifts such as teddy bears, puzzles, books and "Be Best" temporary tattoos. "It was fun to see them light up when they talked with Mrs. Trump about their favorite sports and music, and especially when they saw the BE BEST teddy bears," added Clemens. "It was a great reminder of why Mrs. Trump is working so hard to advocate for the well-being of children and youth through BE BEST. We really thank Children's National for a memorable and heartwarming visit," said Clemens. Mrs. Trump helped unveil "Eternal Flame," a hybrid Tea Rose sourced from the White House gardens. Hybrid tea roses have high centers, long stems with high-centered blooms and a strong floral fragrance perfect for a cutting garden, according to the Missouri Botanical Garden. Accompanying Mrs. Trump was Dale Haney, White House Grounds superintendent. He discussed the new rose bush with the first lady and with CNH President and CEO Michelle Riley-Brown, along with the kids. Both inpatient children and outpatient children joined the first lady in the Bunny Mellon Healing Garden to place rocks, pinwheels and American flags among the plants and flowers. Following the day of festivities, the first lady visited a three-month-old in the heart and kidney unit, sharing a very special moment. The child has had five different surgeries performed since his birth. Mrs. Trump met the child along with his military family, sharing many hugs. While in the heart and kidney unit, the first lady also met with a teenage boy admitted recently and his family. Mrs. Trump previously visited the Children's National Hospital in 2017 to dedicate the Bunny Mellon Healing Garden. The garden is dedicated to the First Ladies of the United States after philanthropist and horticulturalist Rachel "Bunny" Lambert Mellon and is situated on a rooftop spanning 7,200-square-feet.
Washington Post
08-05-2025
- Health
- Washington Post
I have autism. This is what the government should do to help people like me.
When I was 12, my parents brought me to the Children's National Hospital in D.C. for two days of testing. I was socially awkward, walked on my toes, was bullied and was having learning problems even though my teachers thought I was very bright. Though I was not officially diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, my symptoms ticked all the boxes.
