Skip to Content Site Map | Fast Facts | Search

Citizens' Health Care Working Group

Health Care that Works for All Americans

Citizens' Health Care Working Group Health Care that Works for All Americans Home Page

It's Up To You

What's next in the national discussion about our health care? This is your chance to be part of an important debate. Use the resources of this web site to learn about our health care system.

What happens next, depends on you.

News 14 Carolina

Feb. 8, 2006
Charlotte, N.C., Feb. 8 / television interview /

Voice your concerns on health care


2/8/2006 1:34 PM
By: Rob Boisvert, News 14 Carolina


CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Health care is always a hot topic, and it seems everyone has an opinion on what should be done to fix the current system. An upcoming forum will give local residents an opportunity to voice their opinions on a national stage.

“It’s open to all Americans who want to come and talk about their concerns, their recommendations,” said Anne Udall of the Lee Institute. “This is actually a meeting that Congress asked for, and they’re being held all over the United States in the next couple of months.”

Organizers are looking for a diverse cross-section of participants.

“We’re looking for uninsured, insured, people who have had great experiences with health care, people who have had lousy experiences, so it’s a full range,” Udall said.

small photo - Anne Udall, Lee Institute

Udall says all the information gathered at the meeting will be included in a report that will be given to Congress. Copies will also be available online for the public to read and react to.

“Hopefully it will distill out into some strong opinions, patterns and recommendations,” she said.

The meeting will be held Feb. 18 at the Harris Conference Center on Central Piedmont Community College’s West Campus. Hours are 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. To register, visit www.citizenshealthcare.gov

© 2006 News 14 Carolina