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Events in August–October 2023

  • - Ulster County Chapter Meeting
    Ulster County Chapter Meeting

    Ulster County Chapter Meeting

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    August 8, 2023

    Date: 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 12401

    Chapter 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
    webinar Teach In series.

  • - 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, 2023

    Date/Time: OCTOBER 10 AT 11:00AM

    Location: ROSENDALE REC CENTER, 1055 ROUTE 32, Rosendale, NY 12472

    MEDICARE WORKSHOP FLYER

    Reserve a seat: 

    In partnership with NY StateWide Senior Action Council and Ulster County Office of the Aging

    Questions? 845-338-9610; District 103@NYASSEMBLY.GOV

     

    ROSENDALE REC CENTER
    1055 Route 32
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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, 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

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