July 29, 2008 7-9 pm Northfield Library
Question: What input and leadership can the Northfield Community provide to achieve universal, affordable health care in Minnesota?
Agenda:
7:00-7:10 Welcome and Introduction—Joan Janusz
Background-Summary of events leading to this gathering
“Stories” illustrating need for reform
Recent media attention re the U.S. Health Care “system” (Sicko, PBS Frontline, Interview with T.R.Reid)
7:10-7:25 Charlie Rose Interview with T. R. Reid (DVD)–Steve Janusz Introduce
Based on PBS Frontline: health care in other countries
7:25-8:00 Presentation by Dr. Jim Hart
Background about himself and his interest in health care reform
Presentation of information: Why we are in this “mess”
8:00-8:15 Overview/Status: MN Health Care Reform Legislation– David Bly & Jim Hart
State Legislation Summary
Mention national Congressional bill: HR 676
8:15-8:55 Discussion and Dialogue- Karen Gervais, facilitate
Questions to address what our community identifies as important to health care reform
Next steps: what can we do? Audience
Education-increase awareness
Advocacy
Specific roles
8:55-9:00 Wrap-up
Thank you for coming & for your interest and participation. Unanswered questions/comments can be directed to Joan or Steve Janusz: 507-645-0094
HYPERLINK “mailto:sjanusz@charter.net” sjanusz@charter.net or HYPERLINK “mailto:jjanusz@charter.net” jjanusz@charter.net