Calendar
Events in August–October 2023
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- Ulster County Chapter Meeting
Ulster County Chapter Meeting
Ulster County Chapter Meeting
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August 8, 2023Date: August 8, 2023; Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (See FLYER)
Location: Office for the Aging - Senior Hub Meeting Room
1003 Development Court,
Kingston, NY 12401Chapter Meeting will include a presentation & discussion: Topic: What is Observation Status?
Speaker: Marcus Harazin, Coordinator, StateWide's Patient Advocates Program- What do I need to know about observation status if I am in the hospital?
- What do observation services include?
- What is the difference between observation status and inpatient status?
About the Speaker: Marcus Harazin has over 40 years in the management of aging and human
services programs including Deputy Director of the NYS Office for the Aging, Commissioner of a
Local Social Services District, and Director of an Area Agency on Aging. For the past 11 years he
has worked for StateWide as the Coordinator of the Patients Advocates Program and the monthly
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- Patient Advocate Teach in - September
Patient Advocate Teach in - September
Patient Advocate Teach in - September
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September 26, 2023Topic: The Prior Approval Process for Needed Medications and How to Appeal
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- September BWICA Meeting, Town Hall with HHS Regional Director Dr. Dara Kass - Brooklyn Borough Hall
September BWICA Meeting
September BWICA Meeting
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September 27, 2023Date: 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
Town Hall with HHS Regional Director Dr. Dara Kass - Brooklyn Borough HallTown Hall with HHS Regional Director Dr. Dara Kass - Brooklyn Borough Hall
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September 27, 20239/27, 9:30 AM: Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY
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- NYC Chapter Meeting - NEW LOCATION
NYC Chapter Meeting - NEW LOCATION
NYC Chapter Meeting - NEW LOCATION
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October 9, 2023Date: Monday, October 9, 2023 Time: 1:00pm– 3:00 pm
Place: 1199-SEIU Headquarters498 Seventh Avenue (2nd Floor)New York, NY 10018 (Between 36th Street & 37th Street)
Presentation:
- Legislative Update for 2023-2024 Presenter: Henry Moss, Ph.D, NYC Chapter Legislative Action Team
- Health Corner: Leslie Sierra, Outreach Counselor NYS Senior Medicare Patrol Program
- Updates on Health Insurance for 2024: Richelle Roach, Outreach Counselor
- StateWide Annual Convention María Alvarez, Executive Director and Lowell Green, President, NYC Chapter
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- The Office of State Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha Invites you to - A Medicare Workshop
The Office of State Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha Invites you to - A Medicare Workshop
The Office of State Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha Invites you to - A Medicare Workshop
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October 10, 2023Date/Time: OCTOBER 10 AT 11:00AM
Location: ROSENDALE REC CENTER, 1055 ROUTE 32, Rosendale, NY 12472
In partnership with NY StateWide Senior Action Council and Ulster County Office of the Aging
Questions? 845-338-9610; District 103@NYASSEMBLY.GOV
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- Viewing and Panel Discussion: "American Hospitals - Healing a Broken System"
Viewing and Panel Discussion: "American Hospitals - Healing a Broken System"
Viewing and Panel Discussion: "American Hospitals - Healing a Broken System"
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October 24, 2023Date: 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
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- Patient Advocate Teach in - October
Patient Advocate Teach in - October
Patient Advocate Teach in - October
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October 31, 2023TOPIC: 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#See FLYER for more information.