RIte Care Hearing: Action Alert

Hi everyone,

Tomorrow, there will finally be a hearing for Representative Diaz's bill to restore the cuts made to RIte care. For all of us who have put time and effort into making signs, rallying, and lobbying, this will be a great opportunity to provide a last bit of support for the bill and listen to testimony from our very Dan Schwarz, along with other local physicians and activists.

If anyone would like to come and show your support for the bill and for Dan please meet me (Juan) at the BMC tomorrow at 12:15 pm. As medical students we will be in the audience wearing our white coats and basically demonstrating our support. Hearings will take place between 1:00-4:00 pm but we are not exactly sure when the RIte care bill will be heard.

If anyone would like to meet us there instead of meeting in the BMC just show up to the Trainer hearing room (RM 35) by 1pm.

Thanks for all the help and we hope to see you tomorrow.

-Juan Vasquez

Brown Med Health Advocates in the News

Hi everyone,

This week saw the publication of two op-eds in the Providence Journal that were written by Brown Med faculty and students. For those who don't get the paper version of the "ProJo," here are the links to the articles:

Monday, May 14, 2007

Rich and Ghazal: Protect Whitmarsh Clinic’s vital role
http://www.projo.com/opinion/contributors/content/CT_rich11_05-11-07_I45FL9V.1cbdbd2.html

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Margret Chang: Still living with the ‘Killing Fields’
http://www.projo.com/opinion/contributors/content/CT_chang16_05-16-07_CE5JAIF.1c2a80e.html

Pizza Brigade is On!

Hi everyone,

Good news--we're having another Pizza Brigade!

What: A return of what has become a popular event for faculty and students involved in health advocacy. This time, the focus of the evening will be on learning about the exciting work being done by students. So--come to the Pizza Brigade to share your story, hear what's going on, and catch up with friends / faculty members!

(Psst...If you're a first year who's taking over a student organization next year, you should definitely think about coming to this.)

When: Wednesday, May 9; 7-9 pm

Where: The house of Dr. David Lewis; 165 Blackstone Blvd. (white house with red shutters)

Directions from Brown University to 165 Blackstone Blvd.
(2 routes)

1) Waterman to Butler Avenue;
Left on Butler Avenue which becomes Blackstone Blvd.

2) Lloyd Avenue to Blackstone Blvd.;
Left on Blackstone Blvd.

You can reach Dr. Lewis at 351-8721 if you get lost.

Thanks,

Margret

P.S. Please RSVP if you haven't already so I know how much pizza to get. Send an email to margret_chang@brown.edu.

The Global Threat of HIV Among Women...

http://www.brown.edu/Departments/BRUNAP/00281.pdf

See the above link. This weekend, May 4th-6th, Brown is hosting a symposium that includes a number of well known speakers, several panel discussions, and a photo exhibit.

I encourage all to attend (free meals included!)

-Dave

Pizza Brigade on Wednesday, May 9--Please RSVP if interested!

Hi everyone,

Thanks to those who voted on the pizza poll. From the results, it looks like Wednesday, May 9 is the preferred date. However, since only 5 people voted, I'm still trying to gauge if people are really interested in participating.

For those who are new to this blog, the Pizza Brigade is a return of what has become a popular event. Please join us for a chance to mingle with other students and faculty and to learn more about ongoing health advocacy efforts at Brown.

Please RSVP to margret_chang@brown.edu by Sunday, May 6 (this weekend) if you would like to come.

Thanks,

Margret