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People on Medicare
Mental Health Documentary
A short documentary about mental health treatment here in Oregon has been introduced. You may watch the trailer to see if it is worth your time - I think it's great!
The Debate Continues
In a sequence of editorial and letters to the editor, the debate continues on the pages of the Corvallis Gazette-Times:
Editorial: Let us see legislative process, pretty or not (Dec. 29)
- Robert G Gourley's blog
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Representative Kurt Schrader Meeting In Salem w/Seniors
From Social Security to financial security, Oregon seniors face a unique set of issues. Congressman Schrader will be holding two briefings to talk with Oregon seniors about the issues they are facing. He will also be inviting local elected officials and experts to join in the conversation.
Salem
Monday, August 17th
9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Center 50+
City of Salem Senior Center
2615 Portland Rd. NE
Note: The other briefing is in Oregon City (see link)
Start Date and Time:
Mon, 08/17/2009 - 2:00am
End Date and Time:
Mon, 08/17/2009 - 3:00am
Speak Up for Health Reform Done Right
Don't stand by and watch.
Talking Points: What to tell Congress during their August recess
The message below is the result of a collaborative effort among Archimedes Movement Community Leadership Council members and staff. Members of Congress are holding town hall meetings all over the country in August. We're maintaining a list of the Oregon ones here.
Now is the time to share your views on health reform.
Update on Health Information Technology
Liz Baxter and I attended the ‘Oregon Health Information Technology (HIT) Stakeholder Engagement Meeting' in Salem on Thursday July 23.
- Bill Andrews's blog
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Archimedes Leadership Training
Our second Leadership Training will be held the first Saturday in April. Please RSVP using the sign-up link below (preferred, though you must be logged-in to use the sign-up feature) or by sending an email to matt@wecandobetter.org.
This training will focus on three things:
- our new structure and grassroots decision-making
- presenting our message to groups large and small (AKA the speaker's training)
- the upcoming membership meeting
We will also hope to introduce our new staff members.
Start Date and Time:
Sat, 04/05/2008 - 3:00am
End Date and Time:
Sat, 04/05/2008 - 8:00am
John Kitzhaber talks to Archimedes Movement Members in Portland
You can listen online by clicking the triangular "play" button above or download the MP3 as a podcast using the link below. This event was hosted by the Eastside Portland Chapter.
35:05 minutes (8 MB)Two Letters to the Editor on Health Care
Today's Sunday paper contained two letters on health care:
- Robert G Gourley's blog
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What's Wrong With America?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Di7-tuPrUc
Why don't we design a health care system to seek perfect health for everyone? It would be so easy to measure how well we were doing, and it would significantly increase the focus on outcome. Who doesn't want perfect health?
- Robert G Gourley's blog
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Betty turns 85
Medicare and the Oregon Better Health Act
At 12:30 PM Next Wednesday, March 14, I’ll be on the Capitol steps in Salem for a rally and press conference. This event launches the campaign for Senate Bill 27, The Oregon Better Health Act. I hope you will join me. For more details or to sign up, please visit our March 14th Rally web page.
The Archimedes Movement reached a major milestone last Monday when the Oregon Better Health Act was formally introduced for consideration by 2007 legislature as Senate Bill 27. We are indebted to Senator Betsy Johnson of Scappoose who introduced the bill at the request of the Archimedes Movement.
- John Kitzhaber's blog
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Rally and Press Conference on the Capitol Steps March 14th
Be a part of the kickoff of the campaign for Senate Bill 27
Please join John Kitzhaber on March 14 and be a part of our biggest event yet. Show your Support for SB 27: the Oregon Better Health Act.
We'll have some special guests, so stay tuned for more details on this event. Wear your We Can Do Better t-shirt if you have one. We'll have some on-hand to pass out.
We will gather at 11:45 AM on the steps of the Capitol in Salem. The press event will begin at 12:30 PM. Use the sign-up link below to let us know you will be there. (You must be registered and logged-in to see the sign-up link.)
Attached below you'll find a flyer that you can print. Help us spread the word about this event!
Please consider combining this event with a personal visit to your legislator.
Need a ride?
We've chartered a bus to take folks from the Portland area down to Salem. You'll need to meet at 9:45 AM at a close-in Southeast location. Call or email Matt Webber to reserve a seat (503-709-8574).
Many local Archimedes Chapters are arranging carpools to the rally. Contact your local chapter leader or Matt (see above) if you need a ride or can offer a ride.
Start Date and Time:
Wed, 03/14/2007 - 4:45am
End Date and Time:
Wed, 03/14/2007 - 6:15am
People on Medicare
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Working to address issues facing seniors
