State Rep. Earl Hilliard Jr. announced Sunday he’s sponsoring a public health care forum on the provisions of President Obama’s new health care law from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, at the Avondale Public Library.

“The new health care law is a great step forward. However, if our objective is for everyone to have the same, high quality, affordable health care, the bill doesn’t cover everybody, isn’t the same for everybody, and may not be affordable for many people,” Rep. Hilliard said. “Therefore, it’s a glass both half full and half empty. When I am elected, my job will be as an advocate for its improvement.”

J. Walden Retan, M.D., retired Birmingham physician and founder of Health Care for Everyone – Alabama, will be the speaker and will provide a timetable for implementation of each new provision, some of which will begin in early June.

“I urge everyone to meet with Dr. Retan on Tuesday at the Avondale Library,” Rep. Hilliard said in a press release. “Our libraries are critical to the strength of our communities. Your attendance will give you valuable information about how the new law affects you and your family. We thank the Avondale Library for giving us a place to gather and create a stronger community.”

The Avondale Library is located at 509 40th Street South, Birmingham, Alabama 35222, and is easily accessible from 5th or 6th Avenue South. Phone: (205) 226‐4000.

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