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| September 2, 2004 |
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Governor Kulongoski Announces Community Health Care Forums
(Salem, Ore.) Today Governor Kulongoski announced that during the month of September, the Oregon Health Policy Commission will hold ten town hall meetings throughout the state to evaluate the "state of health care" in Oregon.
The Commission was established by the legislature through HB3653 and is comprised of 10 citizen members appointed by Governor Kulongoski and four legislators. The Commission is the policy-making body responsible for health policy and planning for the state with the goals of: ensuring citizens have access to essential health care services; improving health care quality; controlling health care costs; and encouraging healthy lifestyles.
"These public forums are important in our efforts to improve the health of our citizens. They let us hear from Oregonians directly about the unique health care needs of their communities, allow us to engage in the tough discussion about how to prioritize resources to best meet those needs, and enable us to work collaboratively on establishing a long-term vision," said Governor Kulongoski.
The Commission will use the information it gathers during these town hall meetings to guide the development of short-term policies for the upcoming legislative session and a long-term plan to reform Oregon´s health care system so all citizens have access to needed health care services.
The public is invited to participate in the forums, which are scheduled for 6:00-8:30 pm on the following dates and locations. Additional information about the Commission or the forums is available at: www.ohppr.state.or.us
OREGON HEALTH POLICY COMMISSION COMMUNITY FORUMS
September 9th Salem
Chemeketa Community College; Building 51, Rooms 111 and 112; 400 Lancaster Drive NE
September 14th Medford
Skyline Plaza at the Rogue Valley Manor; Rogue Room, 1 Skyline Drive, Medford
September 15th Eugene
Sacred Heart Hospital Auditorium (there are signs from the main lobby); 1255 Hilyard, Eugene
September 16th Portland
Portland Adventist Hospital; Lower Level - Education Center A; 10123 SE Market St., Portland
September 21st Klamath Falls
Community Health Education Center; 2200 Eldorado Blvd., Klamath Falls
September 22nd Bend
Deschutes Services Center; Barnes Room; 1300 NW Wall, Bend
September 23rd Hillsboro
Tuality Health Education Center, Front Auditorium, Hillsboro
September 27th Newport
Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital; Education Room; 930 NW Abbey, Newport
September 28th La Grande
Eastern OR University; Hoke College Center, Room 309; La Grande
September 29th John Day
Guernsey Building Conference Room; 120 S Washington, Canyon City
Media Contact:
Marian Hammond, (503) 378-6169
Anna Richter Taylor, (503) 378-6496
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