Candidate for Washington House of Representatives - District 9, Position 2 in 2024 Washington General Election.
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Get StartedAddressing Healthcare Provider Burnout. After practicing emergency medicine for about 15 years, Dr. Pam experienced burnout herself. And that was pre-pandemic. Now, the stressors placed on providers are even more intense. Numerous healthcare providers, especially primary care doctors and nurses, are exiting the practice of medicine. This contributes to patients being unable to access the care they need when they need it. Dr. Pam has a plan to address provider burnout by decreasing the continuing education requirements to maintain licensure and encouraging providers to use that time for their own wellness. Law and medicine continue advancing, yet doctors are required to do over 3 times as much continuing education. Wellness takes time and this will help. Learn more
Improving Access to Mental Health Services. Dr. Pam is committed to improving access to mental health services. Post-pandemic many friends and family members have been struggling with symptoms of depression and anxiety. Our mental health system was already not able to meet the needs of our community, and the post-pandemic effect has worsened an already struggling system. Mental health services provided by psychologists and psychiatrists are often done effectively using telemedicine, where patients can have appointments in the privacy of their own homes without having to drive long distances to access this care. A key to improving access is to expand telehealth capabilities which helps increase the number of available providers to deliver this care. With telehealth, mental health providers from across our state (and beyond) may be available to provide care to patients when they need it. Learn more
Protecting Rural Health. Dr. Pam understands the challenges of providing healthcare access in rural communities. Hospitals are struggling financially and patients are already often forced to travel dozens of miles away to access the care they need. Dr. Pam understands that part of improving access to care involves expanding broadband access in rural areas and then increasing access to telehealth services in areas where they are lacking. By expanding access to telehealth in publicly funded libraries, schools, and firestations, individuals may access care closer to where they live without having to travel large distances. Learn more
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