Letters: In a campaign, Newsom will have to defend his abysmal record

"In this piece, the writer says that Gov. Newsom isn't perfect, but has received some unfair criticism. Both things are probably true, but we shouldn't lose sight of the forest while counting its trees. While California has been under Newsom's stewardship, the state has developed a remarkably poor record in almost every category. For instance, the cost of living and homelessness have skyrocketed; K-12 public education is in ruins. The list goes on and on."

"As founder of a digital health and wellness content provider, I have a window into total health and well-being that I am able to access for my personal health. One of those areas is menopause care. Given what I know about menopause, for the last nine years I paid out-of-pocket for care that the "unwatered-down version" of the Menopause Care Equity Act would cover. Menopause care is not only treatment for current symptoms, but it's also preventive care for osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease (CVD), cognitive decline."

California under Gov. Newsom has developed a poor record across many categories. Cost of living and homelessness have skyrocketed, and K-12 public education is described as in ruins. Newsom is a gifted speaker but would have to defend an abysmal gubernatorial record if he runs for president. Menopause care often requires out-of-pocket payments; an unwatered-down Menopause Care Equity Act would cover such care. Menopause care treats current symptoms and prevents osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, and cognitive decline. Health insurers may shift costs to Medicare later. Women need timely access to preventive menopause healthcare.

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