Facebook page of the Alamo Area Branch of the National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter provides the followers with links to several interesting articles about issues related to health care in Texas. For example, the article from “The Dallas Morning News” about the Austin Regional Clinic’s policy states that children in the care of its doctors and staff will need to be vaccinated in order to use its services, therefore prohibiting unvaccinated patients at this clinic. Another link comes from “The Texas Tribune” and explains the reasons for Medicaid expansion in Texas, such as Children Defense Fund and rural hospitals that rely on federal help in order to serve large uninsured populations there. Other theme relevant for social work practice relates to possible reductions in Social Security Disability Insurance for its beneficiaries in 2016. …show more content…
In conclusion, the information that Facebook page of the Alamo Area Branch offers is current and significant for social work professionals. NASW/Texas President’s Column “Looking Back: Some Lessons Learned” National Association of Social Workers is an organization made of people who bring their dedication and uniqueness to the mission of social work profession. Moreover, there is an emphasis on local levels of NASW, since this is where the Association is brought to life and humanized. NASW, like any other organization is composed of members advocating for social justice on various structural levels. However, the Association would be powerless without individual efforts of its local branches that contribute to its greatness on national level. It is good to know that Texas has its own unique place there and its nationally recognized initiatives, such as the Public Education