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Inglis Health Care Tour events next week

U.S. Rep. Bob Inglis’ (R-SC) comprehensive fact-finding health care tour entitled “Seeking Patient-Centered Care” continues next week with stops across the Fourth District. Inglis will be Greenville, Spartanburg and Union throughout the week.

Interested media should contact Price Atkinson in the Inglis office prior to arrival.

Monday, March 17

Bon Secours – St Francis Hospital:  Greenville, SC 

• When:  Monday, March 17, 2008 (2:00 – 3:30 p.m.)

  Where: One St. Francis Drive, Greenville, SC 29601

  Issue: Discuss health care issues and challenges at this local non-profit hospital.

City of Mauldin

• When:  Monday, March 17, 2008 (4:00 – 5:00 p.m.)

  Where: 5 E. Butler Rd, Mauldin, SC  29662

  Issue: The City of Mauldin switched from the state’s health insurance program to Ferguson, a new wellness program that not only covers illnesses but also gives incentives to stay well (gift cards, weigh-ins, lunch and learn sessions, etc).

Health Care Town Hall Meeting – Simpsonville

• When: Monday, March 17, 2008 (7:00 – 8:30 p.m.)

  Where: Bryson Elementary, 703 Bryson Drive, Simpsonville, SC 29681

Tuesday, March 18

Greenville Free Medical Clinic

• When:  March 18, 2008 (2:00 – 3:00 p.m.)

  Where: 600 Arlington Avenue, Greenville, SC  29601

  Issue: This free clinic serves low-income residents of Greenville County who have no medical coverage (no Medicaid, Medicare, or private health insurance). Eligibility is determined by total household income and the number of people in the household.

New Horizon Family Health Services

• When:  March 18, 2008 (3:30 – 4:30 p.m.)

  Where: 130 Malard St, Greenville, SC  29601

  Issue: This Federally Qualified Health Clinic provides an opportunity to talk about the positive and negative impacts of federal financing and issues of racial health disparities.

Greenville Radiology

• When:  March 18, 2008 (5:00 – 6:00 p.m.)

  Where: 1210 W Faris Rd, Greenville, SC 29605 

  Issue: Today’s high-tech medical care relies heavily on imaging before cutting.  While imagery is seen by many as profitable, it also faces financial challenges. 

Health Care Town Hall Meeting –Greer

• When: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 (7:00 – 8:30 p.m.)

  Where: Greer Public Works Meeting Room, 301 McCall Street, Greer, SC 29652

Wednesday, March 19

Small Business Roundtable

• When:  March 19, 2008 (12:15 – 2:00 p.m.)

  Where: City Range Grill, 774 Spartan Road, Spartanburg, SC

  Issue: Meet with small businesses to discuss challenges and opportunities in providing health insurance coverage for their employees.

Smith Drug Company – Spartanburg

• When: March 19, 2008 (3:30 – 5:00 p.m.)

  Where: 9098 Fairforest Rd, Spartanburg, SC  29301 

  Issue:  What roles do pharmaceutical companies play in cost and quality of health care?

Thursday, March 20  

Wallace Thomson Hospital – Union

• When:  March 20, 2008 (2:00 – 3:30 p.m.)

  Where: 322 W. South St., Union, SC  29379

  Issue: Visit the only hospital in Union County to discuss health care in the rural Upstate.

Union Public Health Department

• When:  March 20, 2008 (4:00 – 5:00 p.m.)

  Where: 115 Thomas Street, Union, SC 29379 

  Issue: Discuss health care issues facing the more rural regions of the Upstate.

Health Care Town Hall Meeting – Union

• When: Thursday, March 20, 2008, (7:00 – 8:30 p.m.)

Where: USC Union, Auditorium, 401 E Main St, Union, SC