Saturday, April 26
1:30 to 4:30 PM
New Everett Theatre
2911 Colby Ave.
Everett, WA
All the evidence indicates that there is a major health care crisis in the United States, one that will only become worse as costs spiral upward and access and effectiveness decrease. In light of these problems, the League of Women Voters of Washington has taken a position in support of a universal health care system. In the spirit of this position, we offer our forum as a way to involve the public in examining our present state, the kind of health care system we want and need, and the actions needed to attain it.
A panel of very knowledgeable national and local figures will present and discuss their views. Members include John Geyman, M.D., Professor Emeritus of Family Medicine, U.W. School of Medicine; Grant Hendrickson, Ph.D., former Trustee of Group Health Cooperative; Don Howard, M.D., Ph.D., Chairman, CellNetix Pathology and Laboratories, Seattle; and Kathleen O'Connor, founder and CEO of CodeBlueNow!, a national grass-roots organization that examines health care system issues and solutions. We are hoping that a state legislator, and perhaps a local Congressman, will be able to join the panel to discuss the political realities. The audience will be invited to participate with questions, comments and ideas.