Date: Wednesday, September 26, 2023; 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Topics:
Inflation Reduction Act Updates, Speaker: Dr. Dara Kass, US Health & Human Services Regional Director
Shrinking Hospital Capacity in East Flatbush and Brooklyn - What Now?, Speaker: Deborah Socolar, MPH, Activist with Kingsbrook Community Action Committee, and Health Policy Researcher
Viewing and Panel Discussion: "American Hospitals - Healing a Broken System" 3:30 pm
– October 24, 2023
Date: Tuesday, October 24 Time: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Syracuse; 6301 New York 298 East Syracuse, NY 13057
Overview: American Hospitals takes a deep dive into the out-of-control costs and profit-driven approach of many U.S. hospitals and how that has an impact on patient care, access, and medical debt. Join us for a viewing and panel discussion with experts on how, together, we can advocate for a healthier and more equitable approach to hospital care.
Refreshments will be provided. Presented by NY Statewide Senior Action Council and Health Foundation for Western and Central New York.
Panelists:
Elisabeth Ryden Benjamin, MSPH, JD, Vice President, Health Initiatives, Community Service Society of NY
Melanie D'Arrigo, Executive Director,New York Health Campaign
Claire vS. Brockbank, Director, Policy and Strategy,32BJ Health Fund
TOPIC: Meeting the Needs of the Elderly: A Conversation with Regional Administrator, Rhonda Schwartz, Administration for Community Living
Date: Tuesday, October 31, 2023 Time: 10:00 AM—11:00 AM
Speaker: Rhonda Schwartz, Regional Administrator, Administration for Community Living (ACL), Region II—NY, NJ, PR, VI
To register for the ZOOM Webinar event virtually click HERE
To connect via phone: 646-558-8656, Webinar ID: 843 8241 8169#
