For many Rohingya women here, pregnancy is endured rather than anticipated, shadowed by the knowledge that when labour comes, it may be far from the care that could keep them safe.
I was devastated. I had been able to get Zepbound for a $30 monthly copay and had lost 50 pounds in a year. The drug helped me focus on being a new mom and gaining strength at the gym, not just counting calories burned.
According to UNICEF, only 66% of women in Afghanistan currently give birth with skilled personnel present. Maternal mortality in 2024 reached 638 deaths per 100,000 live births, and neonatal mortality reached 24 deaths per 1,000 live births, figures among the highest in the world.
Judge Mustafa Kasubhai ruled that Kennedy had flouted standard procedures before publishing the declaration and said the issue raised questions about democracy. The notion that I will go forward and issue a declaration and see if we can get away with it' is not a principle of governance that adheres to the overarching commitment to a democratic republic that requires the rule of law to be regarded and respected and honored as a sacred.
Patients, for weeks and weeks later, were saying 'where am I going to get care now?' And I was like, 'holy crap, this is really painful.' They had to drive three hours to come to our main sites. And one in three Americans are in this health desert. When care gets shut down, it's a huge problem.
It's definitely a problem here on the coast because we have to either drive to Guerneville or Mendocino. A lot of people visit and think they can come to the pharmacies when they come here, but they can't. The lack of a pharmacy is also a problem for tourists visiting the iconic stretch of Northern California coast.
A big part of our faith is charity. The center donates annually to numerous causes such as natural disaster aid, libraries, teacher organizations and Second Harvest of Silicon Valley food bank, demonstrating commitment to broader community support beyond immediate congregational needs.
Without us treating them, they're not getting care and they're not getting better, so it allows us to really make an impact in somebody's life. [The clinic] really allows us to work with a wide variety of patients from many different backgrounds.
My top legislative priorities for 2026 are rooted in delivering dignity, opportunity, and equity for the people I serve. I am focused on advancing humane and comprehensive immigration reform, protecting access to affordable, quality health care, and ensuring technology is developed and governed responsibly. I will continue fighting to safeguard civil and voting rights, and to expand access to safe, affordable housing so every family can thrive in the Ninth Congressional District and across this country.