Calendar

Events in August–October 2023

  • - Ulster County Chapter Meeting
    Ulster County Chapter Meeting

    Ulster County Chapter Meeting


    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.

  • - StateWide 2023 Convention
    StateWide 2023 Convention

    StateWide 2023 Convention

    All Day
    September 11, 2023 September 13, 2023

    DATES: September 11-13, 2023

    LOCATION: Holiday Inn, Saratoga Springs

    THEME: NEW YORK SENIORS: 1 IN 5 IS YOU!

    MORE INFORMATION:

  • - StateWide 2023 Convention
    StateWide 2023 Convention

    StateWide 2023 Convention

    All Day
    September 11, 2023 September 13, 2023

    DATES: September 11-13, 2023

    LOCATION: Holiday Inn, Saratoga Springs

    THEME: NEW YORK SENIORS: 1 IN 5 IS YOU!

    MORE INFORMATION:

  • - StateWide 2023 Convention
    StateWide 2023 Convention

    StateWide 2023 Convention

    All Day
    September 11, 2023 September 13, 2023

    DATES: September 11-13, 2023

    LOCATION: Holiday Inn, Saratoga Springs

    THEME: NEW YORK SENIORS: 1 IN 5 IS YOU!

    MORE INFORMATION:

  • - Patient Advocate Teach in - September
    Patient Advocate Teach in - September

    Patient Advocate Teach in - September


    September 26, 2023

    Topic: The Prior Approval Process for Needed Medications and How to Appeal

     

  • - September BWICA Meeting, Town Hall with HHS Regional Director Dr. Dara Kass - Brooklyn Borough Hall
    September BWICA Meeting

    September BWICA Meeting


    September 27, 2023

    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

    September 2023 Meeting Agenda

    Town Hall with HHS Regional Director Dr. Dara Kass - Brooklyn Borough Hall

    Town Hall with HHS Regional Director Dr. Dara Kass - Brooklyn Borough Hall


    September 27, 2023

    9/27, 9:30 AM: Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY

    Register for any of the upcoming Town Hall; VIEW FLYER

  • - NYC Chapter Meeting - NEW LOCATION
    NYC Chapter Meeting - NEW LOCATION

    NYC Chapter Meeting - NEW LOCATION


    October 9, 2023

    Date: 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

    NYC Chapter Meeting Notice October 2023

  • - 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


    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
  • - 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"


    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

    REGISTER

  • - Patient Advocate Teach in - October
    Patient Advocate Teach in - October

    Patient Advocate Teach in - October


    October 31, 2023

    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#

    See FLYER for more information.

     

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