November 12, 2009 Please confirm date, time and location for events, as they are subject to change after being listed here. NEW: Health Care Reform Events Southeast Florida
Other State Events & Notices West Central Florida
Other National Events & Notices
Countdown to Change- Healthcare Reform Public Option Rally Nov 12 4:00-7:00 pm, outside Rep. Corinne Brown’s office, 101 East Union Street, Jacksonville Join in telling Corrine Brown Thank You. We're calling this the Countdown Rally. It's getting close and hopefully we will see some progress very soon. But unfortunately we have to keep rallying to make sure our representatives in congress don't fail us.
Countdown to Change Rally
Countdown to Change Rally
A Physicians Perspective on Health Care Reform Nov 21 10:30 am Democratic Party HQ, 7358 S. Tamiami Tr, Sarasota Come hear world renown physician and author, Dr. Kenneth Edelin’s perspective on Health Care Reform and how it will affect your life. He will discuss practical implications of Health Care Reform and how it will reshape our society. Town Hall with Cong. Wasserman-Schultz, Meek, Blumenauer Nov 12 2:00-4:00 pm Southwest Focal Point Senior Center, 301 NW 103rd Ave, Pembroke Pines Join three members of the House Ways and Means Committee. Refreshments will be served. For additional information, call 954-437-3936. Nov 13 12:00 Noon Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Boca Raton, 2601 St. Andrews Blvd
Countdown to Change Healthcare Reform Rally Nov 13 12:00 Noon Rep. Hastings’ Palm Beach County Office, 1755 E. Tiffany Dr.,
Countdown to Change Healthcare Reform Rally Nov 13 12:00 Noon, PBC Office of Cong. Wexler, 2500 N Military Tr, Boca Raton
Health Care Reform Cannot Wait! Nov 13 11:30 am West Reg. Courthouse, 100 N. Pine Island Rd, Plantation Every Friday morning we will be collecting pledges of support for health care reform. Health Care Reform Cannot Wait! Nov 14 11:00 am West Reg. Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd, Plantation We will be collecting pledges of support for health care reform.
Nov 18 6:00 pm St. Lucie Civic Center, 9221 SE Civic Center Pl, Pt St Lucie This is one of our last organizational meeting opportunities before Congress votes on the final health insurance reform bill and the holiday season begins.
Nov 21 10:00 pm TBD, West Palm Beach This is one of our last organizational meeting opportunities before Congress votes on the final health insurance reform bill and the holiday season begins. Find out what OFA is doing in your neighborhoods and how you can help make sure health insurance reform becomes a reality within the next month.
National Day of Prayer and Fasting for Healthcare Reform Nov 23 6:00 pm New Testament Baptist Church of America, Inc., 812 N. 7th St, Ft Pierce To educate our own community on healthcare reform and fight for changes that will reduce costs, guarantee choice, and ensure all Americans have quality, affordable health care.
Women Seen and Heard: Community Briefing about Women and Health Care Reform Rhonda Swan from the Palm Beach Post will be the panel moderator and there will be speakers including at this event of the Women’s Foundation of Palm Beach County. The goal is to educate the community about health care reform and how it impacts women, girls and families. $20 donation includes wine and light hors d’oevures. Contact ssutton@womensfoundationpbc.org FLORIDA AUDIO AND WEB EVENTS ON NATIONAL HEALTH CARE REFORM
NATIONAL HEALTH CARE REFORM EVENTS & NOTICES
Families USA On to the Senate Conference Call Nov 13 1:30 pm ET This call will reflect on the victory in the House and discuss next steps to move health reform through the Senate. When is a bill likely to be introduced on the floor? When is it crucial to secure 60 votes? When should we time our advocacy activities to garner the greatest impact? We’ll discuss Senate timeline and strategy to prepare advocates for the weeks ahead.
Health Action 2010 National Grassroots Meeting Jan 28-30 Washington, DC The debate over health reform will wrap up soon—one way or another—and we’ll have our work cut out for us. At this event, you'll learn more about the legislation, share field strategies with advocates from across the country, and gear up for the year ahead. Early-bird registration for Health Action 2010 is $395. After December 31, 2009, registration is $445. For more information, write or call Families USA: 1201 New York Ave., NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20005, 202-628-3030. OTHER STATE EVENTS & NOTICES Including Prevention in Health Reform: Prospects and Impacts Conference: March 4-5 Jacksonville, FL Save the date and note the location of ACHI's 2010 annual conference. It'll be more hands-on practical and offer more peer-to-peer networking than ever, so stay tuned this summer as details emerge on 2010's premier community health and community benefit professional meeting.
April 11-16 Tallahassee A full week of activities has been posted online. Notices
Los Amigos Diabetes Class (in Spanish) Nov 14 8:00 am-2:00 pm Pierson Community Center, 124 W Washington Ave, Pierson Presenters are diabetes and fitness experts and nutritionists. They will teach you how to control and prevent this disease with a healthy diet and exercise. No charge. Foot, vision and diabetes screening. Sponsored by Hispanic Health Initiatives in collaboration with Northeast Florida AHEC. RSVP required: call 407-339-2001 or 1-866-377-2583.
Blue Foundation for a Healthy Florida 2009 Sapphire Award Symposium and Awards Presentation Dec 4 Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport Hear from nationally recognized speakers on health care reform and intellectual property. The Honorees of the 2009 Sapphire Award competition will be announced. For information, please contact The Blue Foundation at 1-800-477-3736, ext. 63215, or email thesapphireaward@bcbsfl.com Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s 21st Annual National Forum on Quality Improvement in Health Care
Events Notices
Events A Gift of Free Dentistry!! Outreaching the Community Nov 20 1:00-5:00 pm 1209 West Broward Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale Call 954-763-3358 to participate in this annual event with Michael Barnard & Associates. Health and Hope charity program Nov 21-22 South Florida Fairgrounds, west of WPB This event will be run by the nationally known nonprofit group Remote Area Medical Foundation. Organizers expect to give free medical care to 2,500 people a day from across South Florida, but say the number could be higher or lower depending on how many Florida physicians, nurses, dentists and eye doctors sign up to volunteer their services. The RAM group will send tractor-trailers and an airplane filled with supplies, and 30 local agencies and nonprofit groups have agreed to send staffers, run information booths and donate supplies. Doctors and nurses will give basic check-ups and screening tests; dentists will do cleanings, fill cavities and pull teeth; eye specialists will do exams and make free glasses For more information, see www.unitedcancerfoundation.org or call 866-936-2873, or www.ramusa.org Southeast Florida Cancer Control Collaborative Meeting Dec 10 Broward General Medical Center Heather Miller from Chris Evert Children’s Hospital at Broward General Medical Center will host the next meeting and sponsor the food. Please mark your calendar. This will be our “Annual Meeting” with a celebration of accomplishments this year. If you have any suggestions for the format, please contact Vanessa.Vicente@lls.org or Phil Fusca phil.fusca@HCAhealthcare.com.
Health Fair by the Health Care Committee of the Hispanic Chamber of Palm Beach County Fair: Jan 16 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Div of Senior Services, Mid County Senior Center, 3680 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth Deadline: Nov 20 Many health screenings, tests, dental care, education provided. Children’s activities. Call 561-832-1986 or email info@pbhchamber.com
7th Biennial Cancer, Culture & Literacy Conference May 20-22 Sheraton Sand Key Resort, Clearwater Beach Advance knowledge and skills for addressing culture and literacy across the continuum of care. Offers extraordinary networking and learning opportunities for individuals wanting to learn more about the roles of culture, language and literacy in cancer health disparities and in the design, implementation and evaluation of cancer communications, programsand educational interventions. Hosted by the Moffitt Cancer Center, the conference provides a national forum for the exchange and dissemination of information covering current research, innovative communications, novel training programs, and emerging education practices. Particular emphasis on survivorship communications. Professional accreditation and continuing education contact hours offered. Call for abstracts, breakout sessions, workshops and information about our scholarship program can be found on the conference website at: www.moffitt.org/ccl. Notices
FLORIDA AUDIO CONFERENCES AND WEBCAST
STATEWIDE NOTICES AND CAMPAIGNS
Overcoming Disparities: Building Successful Diabetes and Obesity Programs ACHI Webinar: Governance Oversight of Community Benefit Policy & Programs
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