There's a ton of stuff happening in Washington, DC this week in the movement to win health care reform. Below is a snapshot of what's going on, to help you keep track of everything that's happening during this crucial time period.
Wednesday June 24, 2009
Believe Together: Healthcare for All
What: An Interfaith Service of Witness and Prayer in support of national health care for all. Thousands of individuals of varying religious views will gather on Washington DC's Freedom Plaza in support of health care reform.
Who: Believe Together: Health Care for All
Where: Freedom Plaza
14th and Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20004
When: 4:00 p.m. - free health care screening and musical performance
5:00 - 7:00 pm - Interfaith Service of Witness & Prayer
The Healthcare Equality Project
What: "Lighting the Night" - a candlelight vigil and rally for health care equality. Thousands will be attending and key leaders will be speaking.
Who: The Healthcare Equality Project, a unique coalition of major equality and social justice advocacy groups, labor unions, community organizations, civil rights and women's groups, doctors, nurses, health care workers, and activists
Where: Freedom Plaza
14th and Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20004
When: Begins at 7:00 pm
Questions for the President: Prescription for America
What: "Questions for the President: Prescription for America," an ABC/White House event featuring SEIU Healthcare 775NW member & home care worker Pat DeJong, from Libby, Montana.
When: Program is scheduled to air on 10:00-11:00 p.m. ET on ABC networks. Check local listings or watch online at HealthReform.gov.
Thursday June 25, 2009
Health Care for America Now (HCAN) Rally & Lobby Day
What: SEIU is joining with Health Care for America Now! and other groups for a large scale public rally and lobby day on Capitol Hill
Who: Thousands of people from across the country will be participating. SEIU's Anna Burger and Dian Palmer will be joining delegations of community leaders from over 40 states who plan to meet with key Members of Congress. Those attending include actress Edie Falco, Senator Schumer, HCAN Head Richard Kirsch, Senator Sherrod Brown, Gov. Howard Dean and Congressman Becerra, as well as small business owners, rural representatives, faith leaders, health care providers, and others.
Where: Rally in Upper Senate Park; following the rally, groups will visit with Members of Congress during scheduled or unscheduled visits. Town hall meetings are also taking place.
When: Rally begins 11:30 am; lobby visits begin immediately after
Physicians & Nurses Champion Healthcare Reform
What: Dr. Howard Dean and Ellen-Marie Whelan, NP, PhD will moderate a provider-specific townhall discussing the need for healthcare reform this year, with the choice of a quality affordable public health insurance option.
Who: Hundreds of doctors and nurses will be participating, including SEIU members from the Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR/SEIU), the Doctors Council/SEIU and the National Doctors Alliance/SEIU. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky and Congressman Steve Kagen, MD will also be in attendance.
Where: Washington Court Hotel, 525 New Jersey Ave NW
When: 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Note: This event has limited seating and is not open to the public.
If you are a member of the press and would like more information, please contact Lori Lodes.








Leave a comment
Community Guidelines