This just in from Sabrina-Marie Wilson of Healthcare NOW Alabama:

There will be a statewide hearing on universal healthcare on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Carver Theater, Jazz Hall of Fame.

The Honorable John Conyers (D-Mich.), senior member of the House Judiciary Committee, will be in attendance, along with other Alabama state leaders.

So far 20 cities in Alabama, 105 groups and 4 states have committed to attending, she said.

The Birmingham Congressional hearing as part of a national movement to discuss and support Universal Healthcare.

“Join us to hear testimony from healthcare providers, physicians, nurses, social workers, parents, children, youth, college, employed, unemployed, sensational seniors, seasonal workers, farmers, people with disabilities, pre-existing health conditions, union workers, veterans, rural citizens, business owners, politicians and members of Congress,” Ms. Wilson said.

“Millions of Americans have no healthcare Insurance,” she said. “More than 100,000 children in Alabama have no healthcare Insurance.”

If you would like to attend, testify and/or your organization would like to be a supporter/sponsor of the Healthcare NOW Birmingham Hearings, please RSVP Ms. Wilson by September 12.

E-mail: sabrinamariew@aol.com
Phone: 334-215-0767 or 334-279-0551

Tags: Health Care Coverage for All

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