From:	Emily Kane [DoctorEm@aol.com]
Sent:	Monday, April 04, 2011 11:33 PM
To:	Senate Finance Committee
Cc:	Thomas Obermeyer
Subject:	SB 5

I support SB 5. 

Investing in kids' health gives the biggest bang for the healthcare buck. For 
example, preventing one case of childhood obesity and subsequent diabetes 
could save Medicaid $5 million over that kid's lifetime. Diabetes is hugely 
expensive what with chronic medication, dialysis, amputations, and blindness. 

Treating as many children as need medical and preventive care as possible 
leads to healthier moms and healthier families as well. 

Many middle class families can't afford private health insurance. 

What is the point of all of our oil money if we don't take care of our 
children?

Please insist on SB 5 passing this month. 

Sincerely,

Dr Emily A Kane
www.DrEmilyAKane.com
www.AKANP.org
www.naturopathic.org