Upcoming Events and Annoucements

This email contains the following “Events and Announcements”:

1. CHC Health Reform Webinar on Consumer Education – All CHJ members and supporters are welcomed and encouraged to participate in the latest installment of CHC’s yearlong webinar series dedicated to health reform implementation in California. Getting Ready for Health Reform: Consumer Education and Engagement will explore steps being taken to educate consumers about ACA implementation in CA, and engage them in debate on elements currently taking place. Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 2:00pm-3:30pm.

2. Important Stakeholder Meetings: Medi-Cal Physician Visit Limits and Medicaid Eligibility Requirements – Take part in two important stakeholder meetings on proposed changes to Medicaid. Stakeholder Meeting on Physician Office & Clinic Visit Limitation for Medi-Cal Beneficiaries on Wednesday, September 28^th, 2011. Review of the Proposed Medicaid Eligibility Regulations on Friday, September 30^th, 2011.

3. Policy Conference: The Challenge of Achieving the America’s Dream in California – Join Assembly member Holly Mitchell for an important conference of the Legislative Black Caucus on Friday, September 30^th, 2011 through Saturday, October 1^st, 2011 at the LAX Westin Hotel.

4. AIA|LA design symposium: DESIGNING HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES – The American Institute of Architects invites you to a symposium to discuss innovative strategies, resources, tools and policies that can help create healthier communities. Friday, October 7^th, 2011, 8:00am -12:30pm at 100 W 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

5. Grand Opening: The New MLK Center for Public Health – Join 2^nd District Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas in a celebration of transformation for the new public health center facility joining the MLK health campus in South LA. Friday, October 7^th, 2011 from 9:30am-11:30am, 11833 S. Wilmington Ave., Los Angeles, CA.

6. Strving for Health Equity in the Era of Health Reform – Join the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research for a program that delves into the challenges of implementing health reform in California most vulnerable communities. Thursday, October 20^th, 2011 from 8:00am-4:00pm at The Center at Cathedral Plaza, 555 West Temple St., Los Angeles, 90012.

7. 2^nd District Initiative to Lower STI Rates: On Monday, September 19^th, 2^nd District Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas held a press conference announcing partnerships and plan to lower the rates of STI’s/STD’s in the area. You may view all related documents, including the press release, Fact Sheets, and charts via the link below, on via the Supervisor’s website at: http://ridley-thomas.lacounty.gov/