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Rally for the Affordable Care Act
TO VIEW PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT, CLICK HERE.
Join us at a rally at the Georgia State Capitol on Monday, March 26 at 2:00 pm. We will be speaking with supporters and the media and we will deliver our petition to Governor Nathan Deal and Attorney General Samuel Olens, asking them to support progress in health care reform, for the thousands of Georgians who have already benefited and those who have yet to see the benefits of future provisions.
Georgians for a Healthy Future participated in a rally to increase Georgia’s cigarette tax on March 21, 2012. Let’s Bump it Up a Buck!
On January 12th, we took an energizing look ahead to the most important health care issues facing Georgia in 2012. Health Care Unscrambled featured a panel of policymakers including Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens, Representatives Pat Gardner and Richard Smith, and Senators Renee Unterman and Nan Orrock. We heard from these key decision-makers about the issues on their radar, and we also got a report on the national landscape from Dr. Len Nichols, a health economist and health reform expert. The event was a unique opportunity for policymakers, stakeholders, academics, and advocates to come together to discuss Georgia’s health care challenges and opportunities just as the 2012 Legislative Session is getting underway.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Advocate Sponsors
AARP
Amerigroup
Ally Sponsors
Abby Friedman & Harry Heiman
Georgia Advocacy Office
Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities
Georgia Health Foundation
Healthcare Georgia Foundation
Peach State/Centene
Pfizer, Inc.
Susan Kupferberg & Richard Mitchell
Supporter Sponsors
Aetna Better Health
Allison & Partners
American Cancer Society
Georgia Academy of Family Physicians
Georgia OB/GYN Society
Georgia Rural Health Association
Hayslett Group LLC
Martha Katz & Marshall Kreuter
Mercer University School of Medicine Master of Public Health Program
Morehouse School of Medicine
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLC
Shepherd Center
Statewide Independent Living Council
United Food and Commercial Workers
Host Sponsors
All About Developmental Disabilities
American Heart Association
Andy Lord
Annette & Stephen Friedman
Doug Busk
Easter Seals Southern Georgia, Inc.
Georgia Budget & Policy Institute
Georgia Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Georgia Chapter, American College of Physicians
Georgia Charitable Care Network
Georgia Council on Aging
Georgia Dental Association
Georgia Dental Hygienists’ Association
Georgia Psychological Association
Georgia Women for a Change
Grady Health Foundation
H. Carol Saul, Partner, Arnall Golden Gregory LLP
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia
Kacy & Jeff Romig
Linda Lowe
Lois Frank
March of Dimes, Georgia Chapter
Medical Association of Georgia
Page Gleason
Planned Parenthood Southeast
United Way of Metro Atlanta
Throughout 2011, Georgians for a Healthy Future spearheaded a series of community events around the state of Georgia. The Building a Healthy Georgia series was a collaborative public education campaign led by Georgians for a Healthy Future and partner organizations Voices for Georgia’s Children, HealthSTAT, Georgia Budget & Policy Institute, AARP of Georgia and the Georgia Rural Health Association. The goals of the the education campaign were:
1) to foster a dialogue with community leaders, medical providers, health care stakeholders, social services professionals, human services agencies, and individual consumers in several Georgia communities on the most important health care issues facing these communities;
2) to discuss public policy initiatives at the local, state, and national levels that can address these issues; and
3) develop a more cohesive statewide network of health care advocates. In an effort to address the various needs and issues of local communities and the vast array of topics surrounding health care in Georgia, each forum had a tailored focus designed to engage local community leaders, health care providers, small business owners and health care consumers.
Click here to see photos, highlights, and presentations from each of the events.
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Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Building a Healthy Georgia: Widening the Safety Net and Ensuring Greater Access to Care
Savannah, Georgia
4 PM to 6 PM
This forum brought together medical professionals, safety-net providers, small business owners, and students/academia to examine how people who currently use the safety net and are uninsured will have new options under the ACA, what that will look like and how to empower communities to take up the cause and make upcoming changes to Georgia’s healthcare infrastructure work for consumers across the state. Click here for more pictures of the event.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Building a Healthy Georgia: The Impact of Health Care Reform on Central Georgia’s 50+ Community
Macon, Georgia
2 PM to 4 PM
Georgians for a Healthy Future, along with AARP of Georgia hosted this panel discussion that helped explain what the health care law means for Central Georgia’s 50+ community and their families. Click here for more pictures of the event.
Thursday, September 30, 2011
Building a Healthy Georgia: The Role of Future Public Health Professionals and Public Health Policy-making
Athens, Georgia
4 PM to 6 PM
Engaging students, professors, health care providers and the larger public health community, this forum explained the role that public health has in our everyday lives and how critical it is to be actively engaged in its promotion in the future. It also explored the changing face of public health from a state, federal and local perspective and underscored the opportunities to guide its direction moving forward. Click here for more pictures of the event.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Building a Healthy Georgia: Workforce Development and the Value of Ensuring Access to Health Care
Butler, Georgia
3 PM to 5:30 PM
This forum centered around how the state is bolstering workforce development, what new opportunities are available through the Affordable Care Act and how business owners, health care providers, community leaders and health care consumers can take advantage of upcoming opportunities to improve health care and access in Georgia. Click here for more pictures from the event.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Building a Healthy Georgia: Exploring Policies and Practices to Improve Children’s Access to Health Care Services
1 PM to 3 PM
Georgians for a Healthy Future, along with partnering groups HealthSTAT and Voices for Georgia’s Children, hosted a community conversation centered around the barriers that children in the Augusta area face when accessing vital health care services. The goal of this symposium was to catalyze a statewide effort to advocate for policy and practice changes to remove existing access barriers and strengthen the overall health care delivery system in Georgia. Click here for more photos from the event.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
WEBINAR–Your Bottom Line: What Health Care Reform Means for Georgia Small Businesses
10am to 11am
This webinar will focus on what the new healthcare law, the Affordable Care Act, means for small business. It will focus on both federal and state provisions to help local small business owners understand how the law will affect them. Topics being discussed include:
- Small business tax credits— who’s eligible for them and how to claim them
- State insurance exchanges
- High-risk pools
- Shared responsibility
- Cost containment
- Tools and resources available for small businesses interested in learning more about the law.
A question and answer period will follow.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Congressman Scott’s 7th Annual Health Fair
WHAT: Congressman David Scott brings together area hospitals, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and leaders of the healthcare industry to host his annual health fair for residents of the 13th Congressional District. This year’s event will offer an array of FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS.
WHEN: SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 2011 – 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM
WHERE: MUNDY’S MILL HIGH SCHOOL
9652 Fayetteville Road, Jonesboro, GA 30238
ACTIVITIES AT THE HEALTH FAIR:
- Receive FREE health screenings for women’s and men’s health issues including: Prostate cancer, Breast cancer, Diabetes, HIV/AIDS, vision, dental, blood pressure, cholesterol, bone density, chiropractic & many more!
- Hear from renowned healthcare leaders, including: Dr. David Satcher, Dr. Farah Williams, Dr. Rogsbert Phillips, and Dr. James Bennett
- Speak directly with healthcare professionals about healthcare assistance programs like Medicare, Medicaid, PeachCare, prescription drug assistance, and others for the uninsured.
- Pre-registration is required to take advantage of FREE PROSTATE CANCER (PSA) screenings at the Health Fair. Call 770-210-5073 to register.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Town Hall Conversation: Safely and Effectively Navigating Healthcare Today
6-8pm
Atlanta Community Food Bank
732 Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard
Atlanta, Georgia 30318
Tuesday and Wednesday, April 12th and 13th, 2011
Georgia Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Conference
The conference theme is “Rebuilding Public Health in Georgia.” Conference activities will include the annual Sellers-McCroan luncheon and GPHA Awards luncheon, as well as excellent and informative plenary sessions and workshops. CMEs and CEUs will be awarded. Online registration is currently closed but you can register on site the day of the conference.
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011
Public Health Day 2011: Morehouse School of Medicine
The 2011 Public Health Summit will provide a forum to educate health professionals, students, staff and the public on the impact of cardiovascular disease on diverse communities. It will present an opportunity for dialogue regarding effective public health strategies to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. It will provide opportunities for public health professionals, medical professionals, researchers, students and community members to strengthen their collaborations related to cardiovascular research, treatment and prevention programming.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
15th Annual Possible Woman Leadership Conference 2011
Wind Enterprises presents the 2011 15th Annual Possible Woman Leadership Conference – Believe. Begin. Become. Tracks this year will include Corporate Leadership, Mastering Entrepreneurship, Women Leaders in Non-Profit, Financial Power, the Key to Relationship Marketing and Optimizing Wellness.
Saturday, April 30th, 2011
Parenting Your Heart Child Conference
The 12th annual Parenting Your Heart Child Conference is an educational opportunity for parents, caregivers and healthcare providers who care for children or teenagers affected by heart defects. Held each spring, this annual conference is designed to support you in caring for, managing and coping with raising a child with congenital heart disease.
Georgians for a Healthy Future 2nd Annual
Legislative Cocktail Reception and Fundraiser
Click Here to See the Photos from the Event!
March 15th 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Ri Ra Irish Pub
1080 Peachtree St., NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
Tuesday December 7, 2010 8:00am to 10:30am Thank You to all Our Sponsors! Check out pictures from our event. Click below.
Health Care Unscrambled: A Look Ahead to the 2011 Legislative Session
November 16, 2010 Georgia Watch, in conjunction with Tift Regional Medical Center will be hosting a free consumer workshop to be held on Tuesday, November 16 at the Neighborhood Services Center in Tifton. The event aims to empower consumers on how best to approach a hospital visit and keep in check rising health care costs. Also at the workshop, consumers will learn the latest health news, including the potential impact of the recently passed federal health care law.
Care Beyond College: Dependent Care Coverage Explained
Featuring:
Pat Gardner, State Representative
Amanda Ptashkin, JD, Outreach & Advocacy Director, Georgians for a Healthy Future
Michael J. Huey, MD, Executive Director, Emory Student Health and Counseling Services
Minesh Shah, MD, MPH, Instructor, Emory University School of Medicine and Attending Physician, Grady Health System
Joann Yoon, JD, Associate Policy Director for Child Health, Voices for Georgia’s Children
12 pm, September 23, 2010 Room 2001, Claudia Nance Rollins Building Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University Atlanta, GA
For the first time, young adults up to age 26 will be able to remain on a parent’s health insurance plans regardless of their school status. To raise awareness about this new coverage option and to provide information about how it will work, Georgians for a Healthy Future will be holding an event on the Emory University Campus on Thursday, September 23rd.
August 28th and 29th
Grant Park 8th Annual Summer Shade Festival
Come out and enjoy the 8th Annual Summer Shade Festival at Grant Park! Two days worth of events, food, vendors and all set in historic Grant Park. Come visit the GHF table and say hi!
Saturday, August 14
6th Annual 13th Congressional District Health Fair, Hosted by Congressman David Scott
10am to 2pm
Mundy’s Mill High School
9652 Fayetteville Road
Jonesboro, GA 30238
Congressman David Scott brings together area hospitals, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and leaders of the health care industry to host his annual health fair for residents of the 13th Congressional District. This year’s event will focus on Diabetes prevention and will offer an array of FREE health screenings for the over 1,500 constituents from the 13th District who attend the event. To learn more, visit Congressman Scott’s website.
Friday, August 6th
Health Reform: What Happened & Where are We Going?
J. Willis Hurst Internal Medicine Residency Program
Social Medicine and Global Health Lecture Series 2010-2011
Noon– 1 PM
Steiner Auditorium
Grady Memorial Hospital
69 Jesse Hill Jr. Dr. SE, Atlanta GA
Bring your own brown bag lunch for this informative and helpful lecture at Grady Memorial Hospital.
Saturday, July 31st
Back To School Health Fair
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia, Inc. in partnership with Albany State University are hosting this event, Saturday, July 31st.
10:00 AM -2:00 PM
Albany State University
504 College Drive | HYPER Complex
Albany, Georgia 31705
Visit Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies for more information.
Press Conference to Reveal New Data on Georgians with Diagnosed Pre-Existing Health Conditions
When: May 27th, 1pm
Where: American Cancer Society, 6th Floor, 250 Williams Street, Atlanta, GA 30303
See the photos from the event on our Facebook page.
Georgians for a Healthy Future Cocktail Reception & Fundraiser
When: February 23, 2010, 6:30-8:30pm
Where: Ri Ra Irish Pub, 1080 Peachtree St, NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 (Entrance at 12th & Crescent)
Donation: $30 General Ticket; $15 Student Ticket
Light apps available & cash bar; all tickets come with one drink ticket.
See the photos from the event on our Facebook page.
January 20, 2010
Georgia State University College of Law
Featuring Cindy Zeldin, Executive Director, Georgians for a Healthy Future
See the video from the event here.
What it Means for Georgia: Local Health Professionals, Experts, and Advocates Discuss the Latest Developments on National Health Reform
Date: November 21, 2009
Place: Southwest Chatham Branch, Live Oak Public Libraries
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Georgians for a Healthy Future Launch Event at the State Capitol
Please join us as we officially launch Georgians for a Healthy Future, a unified voice for Georgia’s health care consumers. Hear from health care advocates and legislators about our vision for Georgia.
Date: October 22, 2009
Place: South Wing of the State Capitol
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 pm
See the photos from the event on our Facebook page.
Health Law Reform 2009: How Will Georgians Fare?
Georgians for a Healthy Future cosponsored a seminar on August 25, 2009 with the Georgia Association for Women Lawyers, CURB, Families First, Atlanta Regional Health Forum, and Georgia Women for a Change. The event featured national and local experts on health reform. A video of the event is available.
Date: August 25, 2009
Place: Georgia Bar, 104 Marietta St, Atlanta, GA.
Time: 9:00am
