Senator Rosen to bring Nevada teen reliant on Medicaid to Trump’s Congress address

U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen announced she will bring a Las Vegas teenager, Dominic Rampa, and his mother, Rebecca Ennis, to President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress Tuesday. Dominic, who has relied on Medicaid since childhood, requires the program to cover treatments for nine genetic disorders, including two immunodeficiencies and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Without Medicaid, his healthcare costs would exceed $200,000 annually.

“Since he was a young child, Dominic has relied on Medicaid to get the health care he needs to stay alive. This critical program is a lifeline for Dominic and his family, and I’m grateful to be joined by him and his mom at the Joint Address to Congress,” said Senator Rosen.

Rebecca Ennis, Dominic’s mother, emphasized the importance of Medicaid, saying, “Having a child with multiple rare diseases is very difficult. The cost is more than most people could afford, so losing Medicaid would cause my son to lose the treatments that keep him alive.”

Senator Rosen has been a vocal critic of Republican budget plans that propose cuts to Medicaid to fund tax breaks for the wealthy. She opposed a recent budget resolution that would reduce funding for programs like Medicaid and SNAP, which are vital for many Nevadans. Rosen urged President Trump to reject these legislative plans, which she argues would increase the cost of living for Americans.

Governor Joe Lombardo has expressed strong opposition to potential Medicaid cuts, warning of the severe impact on nearly 800,000 Nevadans who depend on the program. In a letter to Nevada lawmakers, Lombardo emphasized the critical role of Medicaid in supporting low-income individuals, children, seniors, and people with disabilities.

It comes after Congressional Republicans have eyed $880 billion in cuts to the committee that handles health care spending, including Medicaid. President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson insist they won’t cut entitlement benefits, but experts say those targeted spending cuts won’t be possible without rollbacks to entitlement programs like Medicaid, which covers hundreds of thousands of people in the Silver State.

In a press conference outside the statehouse last week, state Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro called on local congressional leaders to halt the proposed cuts. She noted that Nevada would be the third hardest-hit state in the country, with 50% of all births in the state covered by Medicaid. Cannizzaro warned that rural hospitals would be severely affected, and neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) in the state could face elimination.

Blood Drive and Bone Marrow Registry Event Exceeds Goal

The Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Blood Drive and Bone Marrow Registry event on Valentine’s Day was a huge success, impacting the lives of 177 people who will benefit from the life-saving blood donations and many more who may find a bone marrow match.

A total of 59 units was collected by the Vitalant team, which translated into a 211 percent increase above the event’s goal.

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Critical Care Comics Fundraiser Will Help Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Patients

Superheroes, comic books, and joy! That’s what the team from Critical Care Comics brings to our patients during their regular visits. Usually twice a month, you’ll find Spiderman, Batman, Black Panther and a long list of other superheroes stopping by our clinic with a healthy supply of comic books.

  • 8 News Now recently featured the nonprofit organization and what they do for our patients during their Acts of Kindness segment. Thanks, Critical Care Comics!

Gwen Stefani and Cure 4 The Kids Foundation – A Donation That Keeps On Giving!

Gwen Stefani continues to thrill audiences during her Las Vegas residency performances at the Zappos Theater inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. We’re extremely honored and grateful that Gwen Stefani chose to support Cure 4 The Kids Foundation when she came to Las Vegas. In fact, a portion of every ticket sale is donated to our organization! This is a gracious and lasting gift to Cure 4 The Kids Foundation that will benefit our patients.

We’re also happy to see that her incredible show remains one of the “8 Hottest Las Vegas Residencies!”  Tickets are available for concerts through November of 2019.

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