Thursday, November 15, 2007

Council to Sponsor 11/29 Event in Columbia, SC

The National Health Council, in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association, will sponsor a town hall meeting and news conference on Thursday, November 29, 2007 in Columbia, SC. People and families affected by disease and/or disability are strongly encouraged to attend.

A statement signed by 48 CEOs of the nation's leading patient groups will be released. The statement highlights the lack of effective coverage for millions of Americans and seeks to educate political candidates about the need
for solutions. The event will also feature patients' personal stories on this important topic.

A "town hall" meeting will follow the news conference and highlight how people and families can become more involved in this effort. Presidential candidates and their staff will be invited to participate in the event.

The event will take place at the River Center at Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Rd. in Columbia (directions below). The event starts at 9:30am and ends at 11:00am.

To register, please contact Joseph LaMountain at
joseph.lamountain@gmail.com or 202.288.5124.

Directions to the River Center at Saluda Shoals Park:
From I-20: Exit at Bush River Road and turn west on Bush River. Turn left onto St. Andrews Road at the traffic light. At the third traffic light, turn left again on Bush River Road. The Park entrance will be 1.5 miles on your left. From I-26: Exit at Piney Grove and turn west. Proceed 2 miles to St. Andrews Road. Turn right onto St. Andrews, then left at the first traffic light onto Bush River Road. The Park entrance is 1.5 miles on your left. After entering the park: Follow the road across the bridge and past the building with the drive through. Proceed to the stop sign and go straight up the hill. The entrance to the River Center parking lot will be the first left. For more information, please call the Park at (803) 731-5208 or visit www.icrc.net/SaludaShoals.

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