Dr. Howard Dean to Speak on Healthcare Reform in Knoxville
Former Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Governor of Vermont and physician Howard Dean will be visiting Knoxville next week to talk about his new book, Prescription for Real Healthcare Reform and discuss aspects of health care reform being debated now in Washington:
Presentation with former Senator Howard H. Baker Jr.
Wednesday, September 23
12:30 – 1:15 p.m.
Toyota Auditorium
Baker Center for Public Policy
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
The presentation is free and open to the public. There will be a luncheon preceding it at 12:00 noon. If you wish to inquire about attending the luncheon for $15.00, please contact Missy Jenkins at (865) 974-0931. There is no parking at the Baker Center. The closest lot is the University Center Garage, which charges $2/hour. For directions: http://bakercenter.utk.edu/main/directionsuc.php
Booksigning and discussion
Wednesday, September 23
4:00 p.m.
Carpe Librum Booksellers
5113A Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
For more information, please call (865) 588-8080
You may be aware that the Tennessee Health Care Campaign has a vibrant and active Local Organizing Group here in Knoxville. We are focusing our efforts on working towards national health care reform through local actions, events and public outreach. If you are interested in learning more about our efforts, we welcome you to join us. We meet the 4th Thursday of each month. Our next meeting will be Thursday, September 24th 7:00 p.m. at Church of the Savior, 934 N. Weisgarber Road.
Tennessee Health Care Campaign is a non-partisan, non-profit grassroots consumer advocacy organization working to ensure that every American has access to guaranteed affordable high-quality choices in health care. For more information, please visit our website: www.thcc2.org
