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AccessHealth
CLARK COUNTY
from pilot
to
Phase 2!
Partners fund our expansion. New goals are set: over 6000 will be served
by the end of 2008 and 12,000 by the close of 2009.
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Yes, we are on a campaign!
100% Access - Zero Health Disparities
Just Think.
One person with the
courage to begin the
Campaign in their
community can create a
majority to reach these
access and disparities
goals. We
want you to join us on this journey. Together, we
can build local health care systems that offer both the
finest in quality health care and include everyone.
In the world's wealthiest nation, every man, woman, and
child should receive nothing less.
You can support this campaign through
the various programs
and issues promoted through our websites & tools.
More Nevadan’s are Living on the Edge as Uninsured
Population Continues to Rise
Click here for the full report -
2008 Trends & Insights
March 13, 2008 -
Jennifer Benedict, Great Basin Primary Care Association’s
Public Policy Analyst, Linda Costa, Nevada Health Centers’
Chief Financial Officer, and Dan Giraldo, Nevada Health
Centers’ Board Chair, met with Congresswoman Berkley to
discuss the federal health center program and other health
care issues.
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March 13, 2008 -
Jennifer Benedict, Great Basin Primary Care Association’s
Public Policy Analyst, Linda Costa, Nevada Health Centers’
Chief Financial Officer, and Dan Giraldo, Nevada Health
Centers’ Board Chair, met with Senator Reid and Senator
Ensign to discuss reauthorizing the health center program.
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"Although I am retiring from HAWC I am looking forward to
continuing to serve the citizens of Nevada." |
Our own Dr.
Michael Rodolico has accepted
an appointment by Governor Gibbons as a
member of the Nevada Academy of Health for the State of
Nevada. Since 1995, Dr. Rodolico has served as the
founding CEO of
Health Access Washoe County (HAWC), a Federally Qualified
Health Center located in Reno. In 2006, he was honored as
one of 10 outstanding individuals from across America chosen
to receive the Robert Wood Johnson Community Health
Leadership Program award.
The Nevada Academy of
Health will focus on providing policy recommendations to the
Governor and the Legislature on the public and private
healthcare professional education, medical research, and
strategic planning for improved healthcare outcomes in
Nevada. The Academy will focus its efforts on
healthcare professional education,
establishing quality benchmarks for healthcare
professional education, analysis of data related to health
planning and healthcare workforce, providing forums and
fostering collaboration between the public and the private
sector, and advancing economic development through
technology transfer and business partnerships that advance
economic development.
The Nevada Academy of
Health will be well served with years of experience and
expertise through Dr. Rodolico's dedication to quality and
comprehensive healthcare for all.
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Visit the links below to learn
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Together we are building a
stronger generation of health care centers. |
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Access to Care 2008
Symposium
August 20-22, 2008
Lake Tahoe, NV
Click Here
for Symposium Information and on-line registration
Registration Fee is $280 ($240 for GBPCA Members). There
is no charge for rooms or food. Just check your preferences on the
registration form. |
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*New*
Job Openings
Employment Opportunities are now posted for GBPCA and member
organizations!
Members please email announcements and job descriptions to:
Misty Levis, Communications Manager
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