Candidates for elected city offices were all asked the same questions by the Bexar County Medical Society and have submitted answers to those questions as shown below.
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BCMS does not make endorsements of any candidates for office nor of elected officials.
Dori L. Brown
City Council District 2
City Council District 2
2017 Mayoral/City Council
Candidates
Health Care Questions
1. Despite affecting everyone in this
community, "community health and wellness" has not been a big
priority at City Hall. "Community health and wellness" had one third
of the ranking that "streets" received in community input via
SpeakUPSanAntonio. Yet it impacts our well being, workforce, economic
development and the prosperity of San Antonio.
What health-related areas do you
think deserve increased attention, priority, and local resources, and, if
elected, how would you elevate the discussion of these health issues at
City Hall and lead effective action to improve health and healthcare in our
community?
One of the biggest areas that need to be address is Mental Health.
As there are many things that can affects one’s mental health, they are not
limited to an age or economic group. As homeless increase due to mental health
issues, so does teen and preteen suicide due to mental distress brought on by
cyber bullying, personal bullying, mental or physical abuse.
2. Bexar County is the primary source of funding for
indigent health care in our area through the Bexar County Hospital District and
University Health System. How would you, if elected, promote cooperative
efforts to increase services and access to care for the citizens of San
Antonio?
We can work with public transportation to help citizens get to these
facilities for care is possible and return home.
3. The disparity of health care between our poorest and
wealthiest zip codes/districts is quite striking (Bexar County Health
Collaborative 2016 report). How would you, if elected, reduce health
disparities and improve health outcomes for our lower income
communities/citizens?
Further research is needed to know exactly what is available
throughout the zip codes then strategize on ensuring comparable services
throughout the city.
4. San Antonio has a high incidence of obesity and diabetes
mellitus and has been ranked as high as second in the nation for obesity in
recent years. Past city efforts attempting to improve these rates, such as
trying to reduce the prevalence of sugary drinks in our community, have been
met with controversy. What ideas do you have to reduce the incidence of these
chronic health issues?
Working within the community through summer programs to teach young
people about health care and exercise (to include Zumba). They can take back to
their community as leaders or young entrepreneur, setting up workshops and
programs to teach all age groups.
5. According to the CDC, child abuse and neglect
are serious problems that can have lasting harmful effects on its victims. The
goal in preventing child abuse and neglect is clear — to stop this violence
from happening in the first place. What local policies, resources
and efforts will you support to promote safe, stable, nurturing relationships
and environments for all children and families?
All and any. I would also put a call to local churches to support
organization such as CASA. We have approximately 2000 churches in San Antonio,
if just one person from each church would volunteer what a difference we could
make.
