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Salt Lake County Mayor. Mom. 5th generation Utahn. Filmmaker.
Nov 30, 2017 12 tweets 4 min read
Yesterday was Day 60 w/o #CHIP reauthorization. Today, I'll share a very personal story about my own child’s healthcare journey--a journey impossible without insurance, & one which shaped my determination that all kids receive quality healthcare. 1/12

washingtonpost.com/national/healt… In 2002, our 6-month-old son, Zach, received a terrifying diagnosis. After a few months of unexplained wheezing and difficulty breathing, he was finally diagnosed with a rare cardiothoracic disorder that required open-heart surgery. 2/12
Oct 20, 2017 11 tweets 3 min read
While UT fought #opioid epidemic, @SenOrrinHatch enabled it from DC. Here’s why it's personal for me. 1/11 #utpol
washingtonpost.com/graphics/2017/… This isn't the first time @SenOrrinHatch has played politics with Americans' health, especially in Utah. 2/11