U of M, Mayo, and AARP to Co-Host Discussion on Health Care Reform
| WHAT: |
The University of Minnesota Academic Health Center and School of Nursing, AARP, Mayo Center for Health Policy, and Twin Cities Public Television invite you to attend a taping of the broadcast “Minnesota Innovations: Moving the National Debate on Health Care Reform Forward."
State and national leaders will participate in three panel discussions regarding successful reforms and challenges in Minnesota. Experts will respond to prerecorded questions from everyday Minnesotans and direct questions from moderator Cathy Wurzer, host of “Morning Edition” on Minnesota Public Radio. |
| WHEN: |
June 10, 2008
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
| WHERE: |
Mayo Memorial Auditorium
University of Minnesota
425 Delaware St. S.E.
Minneapolis |
| WHY: |
Minnesota Innovation is part of AARP’s national “Divided We Fail” initiative to raise national awareness of issues including health and financial security. The initiative aims to ensure that these are top priorities for candidates and elected officials. |
For additional questions about the forum, e-mail aarpmn@aarp.org
The Academic Health Center is home to the University of Minnesota’s six health professional schools and colleges as well as several health-related centers and institutes. Founded in 1851, the University is one of the oldest and largest land grant institutions in the country. The AHC prepares the new health professionals who improve the health of communities, discover and deliver new treatments and cures, and strengthen the health economy.
AARP has 730,000 members in Minnesota and 40 million nationwide. AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization dedicated to making life better for people 50 and over. We provide information and resources; engage in legislative, regulatory and legal advocacy; assist members in serving their communities; and offer a wide range of unique benefits, special products, and services for our members. These include AARP The Magazine, published bimonthly; AARP Bulletin, our monthly newspaper; Segunda Juventud, our quarterly newspaper in Spanish; Live and Learn, our quarterly newsletter for National Retired Teachers Association members; and our Web site, www.aarp.org. We have staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Contact: Melissa Ritter, Academic Health Center, 612-626-7027, ritt0114@umn.edu
Amy McDonough, AARP, 651-492-5837, amcdonough@aarp.org
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