Jim Wood

Voters often don't know what their elected representatives are doing. They may be talking one game while playing another and so on. The media don't cover (very well) what state assembly members are really up to.

My assembly member is Jim Wood, a somewhat retired dentist and, a rare thing in politics, a scientist. I read recently that he is supporting a bill that will give more autonomy to nurse practitioners. 

A nurse practitioner is an RN with extra training and at least a masters degree, She or he can diagnose, order tests and write prescriptions.  My nurse practitioner sends me to specialists when that is indicated. 

We have a doctor shortage. Jim Wood supports a bill (which recently passed in the assembly) that will provide better access to quality health care for the people who need it most, including me.