{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/photo-release-rep-mcbride-delaware-highlighting-health-care-access-recover", "PHOTO RELEASE: Rep. McBride in Delaware Highlighting Health Care Access, Recover, Reentry, and Community", "2026-03-03", "2026", "2026-03", "Democrat", "House", "DE", "Sarah McBride", "M001238", "mcbride.house.gov", "mcbride", "https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Wilmington, DE \u2014 This weekend and Monday, Congresswoman Sarah McBride traveled across New Castle County to meet with health care providers, recovery advocates, reentry leaders, and community organizations \u2014 underscoring her commitment to expanding access to care, strengthening pathways to stability, and ensuring every Delawarean is treated with dignity. Photos are available for download and use here.\n\n\u201cGood policy starts with listening,\u201d said Rep. McBride. \u201cThis weekend, I heard from health care providers working to expand access, recovery leaders building community for people navigating addiction, and advocates helping returning citizens find stability and purpose. Their work is rooted in dignity \u2014 and my job in Congress is to make sure the federal government is a partner in that work.\u201d\n\nStrengthening Community Health Care Access\n\nOn Monday, Rep. McBride toured Westside Family Healthcare in Wilmington, a federally qualified health center serving medically underserved communities across Delaware. She met with leadership to discuss protecting the Community Health Center Fund, safeguarding Medicaid funding, and expanding behavioral health integration.\n\nWestside provides primary care, dental services, and behavioral health care services regardless of a patient\u2019s ability to pay. Rep. McBride reiterated her commitment to protecting Medicaid and increasing federal support for community health centers so families can access care close to home.\n\n\u201cHealth care is about more than coverage \u2014 it\u2019s about whether you can actually see a provider in your community,\u201d McBride said. \u201cCommunity health centers like Westside are often the front door to care for working families.\u201d\n\nSupporting Recovery and Behavioral Health\n\nRep. McBride also visited Impact Life\u2019s Wilmington Recovery Caf\u00e9, a peer-led recovery community that provides a safe, supportive space for individuals navigating substance use and mental health challenges.\n\nShe discussed protecting funding for grants that support intervention programs, expanding support for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, and safeguarding Medicaid coverage for behavioral health services.\n\n\u201cRecovery is not a straight line \u2014 it\u2019s a journey built on connection and community,\u201d McBride said. \u201cDelaware has leaders who understand that. In Congress, I\u2019ll continue working to ensure federal policy reflects what works on the ground.\u201d\n\nExpanding Opportunity for Returning Citizens\n\nAt Project New Start, Rep. McBride met with reentry leaders focused on workforce development and reducing recidivism. The organization provides structured reentry programming, job readiness training, and mentorship for individuals transitioning from incarceration.\n\nMcBride discussed her support for Second Chance Act funding and policies that reduce barriers to employment, housing, and health care for returning citizens.\n\n\u201cWhen someone has paid their debt, they deserve a real chance to rebuild,\u201d McBride said. \u201cPublic safety and second chances go hand in hand. Stable housing, job training, and continuity of care make our communities stronger.\u201d\n\nAdvancing Oral Health Equity\n\nRep. McBride also met with The Hygiene Hive, an oral health advocacy organization focused on workforce shortages and expanding access to preventive dental care.\n\nThe discussion centered on strengthening Medicaid adult dental benefits, addressing workforce shortages, and integrating oral health into broader health policy.\n\n\u201cOral health is health,\u201d McBride said. \u201cPrevention-focused care saves money, reduces emergency visits, and improves quality of life. We should treat it as a core part of our health system \u2014 not an afterthought.\u201d\n\nIn the Delaware State Senate, Rep. McBride passed landmark bipartisan legislation designed to boost access to dental services at public health clinics by reducing red tape for licensing requirements. Signed into law in 2022, it has already yielded better access for patients across the state.\n\nCelebrating Cultural Community and Religious Freedom\n\nOver the weekend, Rep. McBride also participated in community gatherings celebrating Delaware\u2019s cultural and faith diversity, including the University of Delaware\u2019s Chinese New Year Celebration and an Interfaith Iftar hosted by the Delaware Sikh Coalition.\n\nAt both events, McBride emphasized Delaware\u2019s tradition of inclusion and interfaith cooperation.\n\n\u201cOur diversity is one of Delaware\u2019s greatest strengths,\u201d she said. \u201cWhether celebrating the Lunar New Year or breaking fast during Ramadan, these moments remind us that belonging and mutual respect are foundational to who we are as a state.\u201d\n\nRep. McBride\u2019s visits reflect her ongoing focus on protecting Medicaid, strengthening the care economy, expanding workforce opportunity, and ensuring federal policy delivers tangible results for Delaware families.", 1, "2026-04-18T05:35:53Z", "2026-04-18T05:37:16Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/photo-release-rep-mcbride-delaware-highlighting-health-care-access-recover"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.6851602122187614, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}