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U.S. Sen. Harkin: Aides, regional representatives to hold "Listening Post on Health Reform" in 10 Iowa counties 6/16/2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 15, 2009 Contact: Harkin Press Office 202-224-3254 HARKIN AIDE TO HOLD “LISTENING POST ON HEALTH REFORM” IN ADAIR COUNTY Senator Encourages Area Residents to Stop By, Share Concerns, and Ask Questions regarding Health Reform Legislation DES MOINES – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that his aide, KEVIN CONDON, will hold a “Listening Post on Health Reform" on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at the Adair County Memorial Hospital. Harkin chairs the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee’s Prevention and Public Health Working Group charged with crafting the prevention and public health components of the health reform bill. Condon will bring Harkin's mobile Senate office to Greenfield to hear the concerns of Adair County residents regarding health reform. “We need a much greater emphasis on preventing disease and keeping people healthy, rather than merely treating them once they are ill,” said Harkin. “The only way we can rein in skyrocketing health care costs that are making it so difficult for families to afford coverage, and placing such strain on our whole economy, is to invest in prevention efforts that can be incorporated into how we extend coverage, how we reform the payment system and how we engage in systems reform. I encourage all residents in Adair County to come out to this event to find out what I’m working on or how I can help them.” Harkin’s staff travels across the state to ensure that all Iowans have easy access to constituent services and information. The mobile office, supplements office hours already in progress at Harkin’s five regional offices in Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, and Sioux City. Every year it reaches out to all 99 counties bringing information and assistance to Iowans. Adair County Tour Details- Tuesday, June 30, 2009 ADAIR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 609 SE KENT STREET GREENFIELD, IA 9:30-10:30 A.M. ### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 15, 2009 Contact: Harkin Press Office 202-224-3254 HARKIN REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE TO HOLD “LISTENING POST ON HEALTH REFORM” IN ALLAMAKEE COUNTY Senator Encourages Area Residents to Stop By, Share Concerns, and Ask Questions regarding Health Reform Legislation DES MOINES – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that his regional representative, LINDA LUCY, will hold a “Listening Post on Health Reform" on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at Veterans Memorial Hospital. Harkin chairs the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee’s Prevention and Public Health Working Group charged with crafting the prevention and public health components of the health reform bill. Lucy will bring Harkin's mobile Senate office to Waukon to hear the concerns of Allamakee County residents regarding health reform. “We need a much greater emphasis on preventing disease and keeping people healthy, rather than merely treating them once they are ill,” said Harkin. “The only way we can rein in skyrocketing health care costs that are making it so difficult for families to afford coverage, and placing such strain on our whole economy, is to invest in prevention efforts that can be incorporated into how we extend coverage, how we reform the payment system and how we engage in systems reform. I encourage all residents in Allamakee County to come out to this event to find out what I’m working on or how I can help them.” Harkin’s staff travels across the state to ensure that all Iowans have easy access to constituent services and information. The mobile office supplements office hours already in progress at Harkin’s five regional offices in Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, and Sioux City. Every year it reaches out to all 99 counties bringing information and assistance to Iowans. Allamakee County Tour Details- Wednesday, July 1, 2009 VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LOWER LEVEL LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM 9 40 FIRST STREET SE WAUKON, IA 11 A.M.-12 P.M. ### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 15, 2009 Contact: Harkin Press Office 202-224-3254 HARKIN REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE TO HOLD “LISTENING POST ON HEALTH REFORM” IN CHICKASAW COUNTY Senator Encourages Area Residents to Stop By, Share Concerns, and Ask Questions regarding Health Reform Legislation DES MOINES – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that his regional representative, LINDA LUCY, will hold a “Listening Post on Health Reform” on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center. Harkin chairs the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee’s Prevention and Public Health Working Group charged with crafting the prevention and public health components of the health reform bill. Lucy will bring Harkin's mobile Senate office to New Hampton to hear the concerns of Chickasaw County residents regarding health reform. “We need a much greater emphasis on preventing disease and keeping people healthy, rather than merely treating them once they are ill,” said Harkin. “The only way we can rein in skyrocketing health care costs that are making it so difficult for families to afford coverage, and placing such strain on our whole economy, is to invest in prevention efforts that can be incorporated into how we extend coverage, how we reform the payment system and how we engage in systems reform. I encourage all residents in Chickasaw County to come out to this event to find out what I’m working on or how I can help them.” Harkin’s staff travels across the state to ensure that all Iowans have easy access to constituent services and information. The mobile office supplements office hours already in progress at Harkin’s five regional offices in Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, and Sioux City. Every year it reaches out to all 99 counties bringing information and assistance to Iowans. Chickasaw County Tour Details- Tuesday, June 30, 2009 MERCY MEDICAL CENTER HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER 308 N. MAPLE AVENUE NEW HAMPTON, IA 2:45-3:45 P.M. ### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 15, 2009 Contact: Harkin Press Office 202-224-3254 HARKIN REGIONAL DIRECTOR TO HOLD “LISTENING POSTS ON HEALTH REFORM” IN CRAWFORD COUNTY Senator Encourages Area Residents to Stop By, Share Concerns, and Ask Questions regarding Health Reform Legislation DES MOINES – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that his regional director, NATHAN VANDERPLAATS, will hold two “Listening Posts on Health Reform" on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 in Crawford County. Harkin chairs the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee’s Prevention and Public Health Working Group charged with crafting the prevention and public health components of the health reform bill. VanderPlaats will bring Harkin's mobile Senate office to Denison to hear the concerns of Crawford County residents regarding health reform. “We need a much greater emphasis on preventing disease and keeping people healthy, rather than merely treating them once they are ill,” said Harkin. “The only way we can rein in skyrocketing health care costs that are making it so difficult for families to afford coverage, and placing such strain on our whole economy, is to invest in prevention efforts that can be incorporated into how we extend coverage, how we reform the payment system and how we engage in systems reform. I encourage all residents in Crawford County to come out to this event to find out what I’m working on or how I can help them.” Harkin’s staff travels across the state to ensure that all Iowans have easy access to constituent services and information. The mobile office supplements office hours already in progress at Harkin’s five regional offices in Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, and Sioux City. Every year it reaches out to all 99 counties bringing information and assistance to Iowans. Crawford County Tour Details- Wednesday, July 1, 2009 DENISON COMMUNITY ROOM 111 N. MAIN STREET DENISON, IA 10-11 A.M. CRAWFORD COUNTY SENIOR CENTER 201 S. MAIN STREET DENISON, IA 11:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M. ### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 15, 2009 Contact: Harkin Press Office 202-224-3254 HARKIN AIDE TO HOLD “LISTENING POST ON HEALTH REFORM” IN GUTHRIE COUNTY Senator Encourages Area Residents to Stop By, Share Concerns, and Ask Questions regarding Health Reform Legislation DES MOINES – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that his aide, KEVIN CONDON, will hold a “Listening Post on Health Reform” on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at the Guthrie County Hospital. Harkin chairs the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee’s Prevention and Public Health Working Group charged with crafting the prevention and public health components of the health reform bill. Condon will bring Harkin's mobile Senate office to Guthrie Center to hear the concerns of Guthrie County residents regarding health reform. “We need a much greater emphasis on preventing disease and keeping people healthy, rather than merely treating them once they are ill,” said Harkin. “The only way we can rein in skyrocketing health care costs that are making it so difficult for families to afford coverage, and placing such strain on our whole economy, is to invest in prevention efforts that can be incorporated into how we extend coverage, how we reform the payment system and how we engage in systems reform. I encourage all residents in Guthrie County to come out to this event to find out what I’m working on or how I can help them.” Harkin’s staff travels across the state to ensure that all Iowans have easy access to constituent services and information. The mobile office supplements office hours already in progress at Harkin’s five regional offices in Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, and Sioux City. Every year it reaches out to all 99 counties bringing information and assistance to Iowans. Guthrie County Tour Details- Tuesday, June 30, 2009 GUTHRIE COUNTY HOSPITAL TODD/ NEFF CONFERENCE ROOM 710 N 12TH STREET GUTHRIE CENTER, IA 1:30- 2:30 P.M. ### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 15, 2009 Contact: Harkin Press Office 202-224-3254 HARKIN REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE TO HOLD “LISTENING POST ON HEALTH REFORM” IN HOWARD COUNTY Senator Encourages Area Residents to Stop By, Share Concerns, and Ask Questions regarding Health Reform Legislation DES MOINES – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that his regional representative, LINDA LUCY, will hold a “Listening Post on Health Reform” on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at Regional Health Services of Howard County. Harkin chairs the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee’s Prevention and Public Health Working Group charged with crafting the prevention and public health components of the health reform bill. Lucy will bring Harkin's mobile Senate office to Cresco to hear the concerns of Howard County residents regarding health reform. “We need a much greater emphasis on preventing disease and keeping people healthy, rather than merely treating them once they are ill,” said Harkin. “The only way we can rein in skyrocketing health care costs that are making it so difficult for families to afford coverage, and placing such strain on our whole economy, is to invest in prevention efforts that can be incorporated into how we extend coverage, how we reform the payment system and how we engage in systems reform. I encourage all residents in Howard County to come out to this event to find out what I’m working on or how I can help them.” Harkin’s staff travels across the state to ensure that all Iowans have easy access to constituent services and information. The mobile office, supplements office hours already in progress at Harkin’s five regional offices in Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, and Sioux City. Every year it reaches out to all 99 counties bringing information and assistance to Iowans. Howard County Tour Details- Tuesday, June 30, 2009 REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES OF HOWARD COUNTY 235 8TH AVENUE WEST CRESCO, IA 11 A.M.-12 P.M. ### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 15, 2009 Contact: Harkin Press Office 202-224-3254 HARKIN AIDE TO HOLD “LISTENING POSTS ON HEALTH REFORM” IN LINN COUNTY Senator Encourages Area Residents to Stop By, Share Concerns, and Ask Questions regarding Health Reform Legislation DES MOINES – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that his aide, TAMARA MILTON, will hold three “Listening Posts on Health Reform” on Monday, June 29, 2009 in Linn County. Harkin chairs the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee’s Prevention and Public Health Working Group charged with crafting the prevention and public health components of the health reform bill. “We need a much greater emphasis on preventing disease and keeping people healthy, rather than merely treating them once they are ill,” said Harkin. “The only way we can rein in skyrocketing health care costs that are making it so difficult for families to afford coverage, and placing such strain on our whole economy, is to invest in prevention efforts that can be incorporated into how we extend coverage, how we reform the payment system and how we engage in systems reform. I encourage all residents in Linn County to come out to this event to find out what I’m working on or how I can help them.” Linn County Tour Details- Monday, June 29, 2009 LINN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER MEDICAL PLAZA BUILDING- LOWER LEVEL 855 A AVENUE NE CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 9-10 A.M. ST. LUKE’S HOSPITAL 1026 A AVENUE NE CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 10:30- 11:30 A.M. MERCY MEDICAL CENTER 701 10TH STREET SE CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 12:30-1:30 P.M. ### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 15, 2009 Contact: Harkin Press Office 202-224-3254 HARKIN REGIONAL DIRECTOR TO HOLD “LISTENING POST ON HEALTH REFORM” IN MONONA COUNTY Senator Encourages Area Residents to Stop By, Share Concerns, and Ask Questions regarding Health Reform Legislation DES MOINES – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that his regional director, NATHAN VANDERPLAATS, will hold a “Listening Post on Health Reform" on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at the Burgess Health Center. Harkin chairs the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee’s Prevention and Public Health Working Group charged with crafting the prevention and public health components of the health reform bill. Vander Plaats will bring Harkin's mobile Senate office to Onawa to hear the concerns of Monona County residents regarding health reform. “We need a much greater emphasis on preventing disease and keeping people healthy, rather than merely treating them once they are ill,” said Harkin. “The only way we can rein in skyrocketing health care costs that are making it so difficult for families to afford coverage, and placing such strain on our whole economy, is to invest in prevention efforts that can be incorporated into how we extend coverage, how we reform the payment system and how we engage in systems reform. I encourage all residents in Monona County to come out to this event to find out what I’m working on or how I can help them.” Harkin’s staff travels across the state to ensure that all Iowans have easy access to constituent services and information. The mobile office supplements office hours already in progress at Harkin’s five regional offices in Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, and Sioux City. Every year it reaches out to all 99 counties bringing information and assistance to Iowans. Monona County Tour Details- Wednesday, July 1, 2009 BURGESS HEALTH CENTER BOARDROOM 1600 DIAMOND STREET ONAWA, IA 2-3 P.M. ### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 15, 2009 Contact: Harkin Press Office 202-224-3254 HARKIN REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE TO HOLD “LISTENING POST ON HEALTH REFORM” IN WINNESHIEK COUNTY Senator Encourages Area Residents to Stop By, Share Concerns, and Ask Questions regarding Health Reform Legislation DES MOINES – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that his regional representative, LINDA LUCY, will hold a “Listening Post on Health Reform” on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at Winneshiek Medical Center. Harkin chairs the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee’s Prevention and Public Health Working Group charged with crafting the prevention and public health components of the health reform bill. Lucy will bring Harkin's mobile Senate office to Decorah to hear the concerns of Winneshiek County residents regarding health reform. “We need a much greater emphasis on preventing disease and keeping people healthy, rather than merely treating them once they are ill,” said Harkin. “The only way we can rein in skyrocketing health care costs that are making it so difficult for families to afford coverage, and placing such strain on our whole economy, is to invest in prevention efforts that can be incorporated into how we extend coverage, how we reform the payment system and how we engage in systems reform. I encourage all residents in Winneshiek County to come out to this event to find out what I’m working on or how I can help them.” Harkin’s staff travels across the state to ensure that all Iowans have easy access to constituent services and information. The mobile office supplements office hours already in progress at Harkin’s five regional offices in Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, and Sioux City. Every year it reaches out to all 99 counties bringing information and assistance to Iowans. Winneshiek County Tour Details- Wednesday, July 1, 2009 WINNESHIEK MEDICAL CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM B 901 MONTGOMERY STREET DECORAH, IA 9-10 A.M. ### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 15, 2009 Contact: Harkin Press Office 202-224-3254 HARKIN AIDE TO HOLD “LISTENING POST ON HEALTH REFORM” IN FREMONT COUNTY Senator Encourages Area Residents to Stop By, Share Concerns, and Ask Questions regarding Health Reform Legislation DES MOINES – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that his aide, JOHN MORELAND, will hold a “Listening Post on Health Reform" on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at the Grape Community Hospital. Harkin chairs the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee’s Prevention and Public Health Working Group charged with crafting the prevention and public health components of the health reform bill. Moreland will bring Harkin's mobile Senate office to Hamburg to hear the concerns of Fremont County residents regarding health reform. “We need a much greater emphasis on preventing disease and keeping people healthy, rather than merely treating them once they are ill,” said Harkin. “The only way we can rein in skyrocketing health care costs that are making it so difficult for families to afford coverage, and placing such strain on our whole economy, is to invest in prevention efforts that can be incorporated into how we extend coverage, how we reform the payment system and how we engage in systems reform. I encourage all residents in Fremont County to come out to this event to find out what I’m working on or how I can help them.” Harkin’s staff travels across the state to ensure that all Iowans have easy access to constituent services and information. The mobile office supplements office hours already in progress at Harkin’s five regional offices in Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, and Sioux City. Every year it reaches out to all 99 counties bringing information and assistance to Iowans. Fremont County Tour Details- Tuesday, June 23, 2009 GRAPE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL CAFETERIA 2959 STATE HIGHWAY 275 HAMBURG, IA 4-5 P.M. ### |
