Carleigh Beriont and the people
As a middle-aged woman navigating a complex and often cruel health are system, I’ve learned how necessary it is to have leaders who are willing to fight for what ordinary and extraordinary families face every day. When I heard Carleigh Beriont speak about healthcare, her focus wasn’t on slogans, it was on us.
Aside from being disabled, I am also a NH 50501 volunteer, and a founding member and volunteer of The Patient’s Union — a new national organization. I know about the hardships, because I have lived them. I also know how often critical care is denied. How people receive medical bills at the worst possible moments while also having critical care denied. People often ration or skip medications and appointments because insurance wouldn’t cover what they need. This is simply unacceptable.
Carleigh describes healthcare as a human right and supports Medicare for All. She emphasizes preventive care, mental health access and reducing administrative barriers that make simple tasks feel nearly impossible. Those priorities are what I want for my community.
The fight for a fair healthcare system is something absolutely not for the faint of heart. Carleigh experience as a union organizer will help us take a huge step in the right direction. She gives me hope that we can build a system where no one has to choose between staying alive and staying afloat financially. That vision matters to me.