CORRECTION: CPC Hosts FREE LUNCHEON to Combat California's Healthcare Crisis

Fri May 9, 2008 8:19pm EDT
 
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Featured speakers to focus on Proposed Budget Cuts, Patient Advocacy and Free 
                                Resources

    WHAT:     Californians for Patient Care (CPC) will host a free luncheon to
              discuss free healthcare resources available to Californians, how
              potential budget cuts will impact the healthcare of nearly 7
              million patients statewide as well as patient advocacy rights.

              On a daily basis, media outlets report on the economic
              uncertainty in California. While decisions are being made in
              Sacramento regarding the Governor's proposed budget cuts, CPC is
              working to increase awareness among patients statewide of how
              their Medi-Cal will be affected.

    WHERE:    Community Coalition
              8101 S. Vermont Avenue
              Los Angeles, CA 90044

    WHO:      California State Assembly Majority Leader and Speaker-Elect
              Karen Bass will provide information regarding the Governor's
              Proposed Budget and how it will negatively impact the healthcare
              of nearly 7 million Californians who depend on Medi-Cal for
              their healthcare needs.

              TMJ and Orofacial Pain Society (TOPS) of America President/CEO
              Elizabeth Helms will share her patient-advocacy experience and
              provide information on how patients can learn their rights
              regarding healthcare to ensure their needs are being met.

              CPC Executive Director Maria Robles will highlight
              MyHealthResource.Org, a new online resource that is free,
              easy-to-use and designed to help patients find low-cost or
              no-cost healthcare in California.

    CONTACT:  Alisha Rosas (909) 447-2405

SOURCE  Californians for Patient Care

 

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