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As a doctor who practiced medicine in Pennsylvania for over 25 years, Dr. Joyce came to Congress to improve Pennsylvanians' access to quality and affordable health care. From protecting Medicare and investing in American medical innovation to combating the drug crisis and strengthening the pipeline of doctors entering our community through his Homegrown Health Care Initiative, Dr. Joyce is fighting every day to make our health care system work better for American patients.
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Today, Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) cosponsored the Higher Education Mental Health Act of 2019, a bill that seeks to address the growing number of students in higher education with mental health concerns. The measure was introduced by Rep. David Trone (MD-06), and Reps. Susan Wild (D-PA), Donna Shalala (D-FL), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) cosponsored the bill, which is also backed by Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) in the United States Senate.
Our nation is preparing for the potential spread of the coronavirus, which began in China and has affected people across the world. Also called COVID-19, this virus can cause respiratory illness with symptoms including fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Currently, experts believe that these symptoms, ranging from mild to severe, may appear 2-14 days after exposure.
Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) today opposed a portion of the House rules package, which allows Democrats to sue to keep the Affordable Care Act in place. Title III of House Resolution 6 authorizes the Speaker, on behalf of the House, to intervene, otherwise appear, or take any other steps in Texas v. United States, a recent federal court case where the 2010 healthcare law was ruled to be unconstitutional.
Chambersburg, PA ? Today, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) hosted White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Director Jim Carroll for two roundtables in central Pennsylvania to discuss our nation's drug crisis, which has taken a tangible toll on our community.
13th District Health Care Leaders Praise Initiative
Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) today introduced bipartisan legislation to reduce the costs of prescription drugs by making generic medicine more quickly accessible to consumers. Joyce teamed up on the Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act of 2019 with Anthony Brindisi (D-NY) and the companion version of the bill was introduced in the Senate earlier this April by Sen. Cory Gardner (R-CO), Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA).
Altoona, PA Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) and the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center (VAMC) today hosted a kick off event for the Homegrown Health Care Initiative, including a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new dormitory facility that will serve students participating in the program.
Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) issued the below statement on H.R. 1425.
Altoona, PA Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) today announced that Broad Top Area Medical Center in Huntingdon County received a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration to combat substance use disorders and opioid use disorders.
Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) released the following statement after President Trump declared a national emergency in response to the spread of COVID-19, also called coronavirus.
"As we combat the spread of coronavirus across the country, it is important that we remain calm and at the same time take this risk seriously. Our nation is fortunate to have the best public health system in the world, and our experts are working tirelessly to protect the American people. Taking preemptive action to stop the spread of coronavirus today will save lives tomorrow.