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Remembering Senator Ted Kennedy: Last week,
NACHC launched a web page in memory of the late U.S. Sen. Edward
M. Kennedy. It includes a timeline, quotes from writers and Sen.
Kennedy himself, photos and video of the “founding father” of
the Health Center Movement. The page is linked from the front
door of
NACHC.com and can be accessed directly at
www.rememberingteddy.com.
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Congress is Back, and Health Reform is Issue #1:
“Today, Congress returns to Washington. Tomorrow, President
Obama addresses a joint session of Congress, and the nation, in
a late-inning push to find a deal that will make meaningful
health care reform a reality.
So where do we stand?” – John Sawyer, Health Centers on
the Hill
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Learn the Latest at Friday's Tele-Town Hall Meeting:
Congress is acting, the President is speaking – and we’ll be
providing the latest information on how both may impact health
centers and the patients they serve. Join NACHC staff and your
fellow health center advocates for an
interactive Tele-Town Hall FRIDAY (September 11) at 2 p.m.
EDT. To participate, you will receive a phone
call that day that will connect you; we need to have your direct
line at work or the number where you will be on the 11th – no
extensions. No cost to participate. More on reform:
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NACHC Nugget – Health Centers as Essential Community Providers
(Health Centers on the Hill)
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As Congress Returns, Ryan White Reauthorization Gets a Hearing: |
“In the weeks to come, we can expect a good deal of activity on
this issue, as Congress is likely to
consider both a stand-alone reauthorization as well as some sort
of temporary ‘fix’ to ensure that all Ryan White activities
continue uninterrupted.” – Kaitlin McColgan, Health Centers
on the Hill
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Study Projects Community Health Center Expansion Would Save $212
Billion:
NACHC
“welcomed the findings” of a
recent study by George Washington University, which were
consistent with other research that has underscored the
cost-effectiveness of health centers. However, this is the first
study to measure projected ten-year savings. – NACHC media
release
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Media Spotlight:
“Vincent Keane — President and CEO of Unity Health Care in
the District of Columbia —
appeared on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal.”
– Beau Boughamer,
Health Center News and Happenings
• Sen. Kennedy:
The Millions He Touched;
Impact in Arizona
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CO,
IN,
KS,
NE,
OH,
more
OH,
WA
news
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Community Health Conversation of the Week:
As Members of Congress return to Washington and President
Obama prepares to address them and the nation, health reform is
the topic for discussion; share your thoughts at
www.facebook.com/nachc
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Tweet of the Week:
@lynnwms: @2123MelissaP:
#senbobcorker
poor pre-pregnancy primary care is related to high infant
mortality. <
#FQHC
s keep them out of ER
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Quote of the Week: "I think (August) can be
viewed as participatory democracy, members going out and talking
to the people. Nobody can say we haven’t taken the time to look
(at the reform legislation).”
U.S. House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer
(D-MD) |
Source:
NACHC Newsletter, 9/08/2009 |
