Take Action for Health Care in California!

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In this issue...

Take Action To Help Make Universal Health Care A Reality In California!

1. Day of Action for SB 840 – Universal Health Care Act of 2007
2. San Francisco Forum on Health Care, February 23, 2007
3. Women LEAD – Women’s Voices in the Health Care Reform Debate

Fixing health care is a hot topic this year, and there is intense debate on what the
best solution is. Last year the California legislature sent an important universal
health care bill, SB 840 (Kuehl) to Governor Schwarzenegger’s desk. He vetoed it.

This year there are many health care reform bills being proposed in California.
It’s important that we remain engaged so that any health care reform that is passed
is a real solution to the health care crisis, and will truly help our families and
communities.

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1. Day of Action for SB 840 - California Universal Health Care Act of 2007

State Senator Sheila Kuehl has reintroduced SB 840, the California Universal Health
Care Act of 2007. Please join Senator Kuehl and fellow health care advocates to
rally for Single-Payer Universal Health Care in Sacramento.

On Tuesday, Feb 27, 2007 Senator Kuehl will hold a press conference in Sacramento to
announce the introduction of SB 840. That afternoon, the Assembly Health Committee
will hold a hearing completely dedicated to SB 840, including a public comment
period. This is your chance to tell the California legislature why you support
single-payer universal health care! We want to pack the hearing to show the
legislature the strong public support for this bill.

Date: Tuesday, Feb 27, 2007
Press Conference: 12:00 noon in Room 1190, State Capitol
Hearing: 1:30 pm in Room 4202, State Capitol (Arrive early as seating is limited)

Let's get SB 840 to the Governor's desk AGAIN and demand that, this time, he sign
the bill into law!

2. San Francisco Forum on Health Care, Saturday February 23, 2007

Come hear an overview of the major health care reforms being proposed nationally and
in California, and learn about the San Francisco health care ordinance that was
passed in 2006. Speakers include Brenda Salgado from Breast Cancer Action, Conny
Ford from the SF Labor Council, and Ellen Shaffer who serves on the Board of the
National Women's Health Network and the American Public Health Association.

What: Forum on Healthcare for All: How Will it Work & Who Benefits?
Where: Unitarian Universalist Church, 1187 Franklin (@ Geary), San Francisco
Date: February 24, 2007
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm (10:00-11:00 am OWL business meeting and social)

Sponsored by: San Francisco Older Women’s League (OWL). For more information, call
the OWL office at 415-989-4422. Wheelchair accessible.

3. Women LEAD – Women’s Voices in the Health Care Reform Debate

Universal health care is an important women’s issu. Breast Cancer Action is
committed to making sure that women’s voices are engaged and heard in the health
care reform debate happening here in California.

Interested in learning more and meeting other women concerned about the health care
issue? Please join us for Women LEAD (Leadership Education & Advocacy Day) events
happening around the state.

Women LEAD Forums
At the Women LEAD forums you will learn about the five major health care reform
proposals being debated in Sacramento, and how they would affect our communities and
families. Contact the people below for more information.

Long Beach - March 24, 2007
Norma Martinez-HoSang, nmartinez [at] health-access.org, (562) 277-3683

Stockton - March 25 from 11-1 in the Women’s Center of San Joaquin County
Jessica Rothhaar, jessicar [at] health-access.org, (510) 873-8787 x107

Bakersfield - March 30, 2007
Norma Martinez-HoSang, nmartinez [at] health-access.org, (562) 277-3683

San Bernardino - April 21 from 10-1
Norma Martinez-HoSang, nmartinez [at] health-access.org, (562) 277-3683

San Diego - April 2007 date/location TBA soon!
Allison Young, ayoung [at] bcaction.org, (415) 243-9301 x13

Save the Date! Women LEAD Legislative Education Day May 16, 2007
Come make your voices heard during Women’s Health Week! We invite you to meet other
women from around the state concerned about health care issues. You will learn how
to effectively convey your concerns, and team with other women to educate our
legislators about the importance of women’s voices in health care reform. We will
send the message that any health reform bill they pass must work for our families
and our communities. Some scholarships will be available to assist participants with
travel costs.

Wednesday, May 16, 2007 from 10 am – 4 pm in Sacramento
Location TBA soon!

For more information contact Allison Young at ayoung [at] bcaction.org or (415) 243-9301 x13

Save the Date! Women LEAD Health Summit
Thursday, May 10, 2007 in San Francisco. More information coming soon!

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That's it for this edition! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or
comments about this listserv.

Thanks for your continued support of BCA. Until next time,

Pauli Ojea, Community Organizer
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