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November News

Health Matters classes starting this month!
An open, community class is starting November 8th at St. John’s Cathedral located at 1350 Washington Street, Denver, CO 80203. Classes are every Saturday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and every Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Full schedule will be available at the first class.

 

Health Care Advocacy Program News
November News
healthMattersHealth Matters classes starting this month!

An open, community class is starting November 8th at St. John’s Cathedral located at 1350 Washington Street, Denver, CO 80203. Classes are every Saturday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and every Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Full schedule will be available at the first class. Please RSVP today to Renee Bussenger or Alexandra Andrews at 303.831.7733.

Another class at a local day program in Englewood is starting on November 11th. Health Matters classes involve setting goals, doing physical activities together, eating healthy snacks and meals, and learning to overcome barriers. Support staff, family and friends are all welcome to attend! Future classes are always being planned, so contact us to get on our list.

dbebf0ee5890764c3c65deae_120x120In our upcoming edition of Policy Perspective, Catherine Strode talks with Anne Warhover about her future plans as she exits her position as CEO of The Colorado Health Foundation. Anne shares her perspective on some of her greatest achievements in this role.
Wellness Committee
Our next meeting will be on November 20th from 2:30 to 3:30pm at the Advocacy Denver office suite (1905 Sherman Street, Suite 300, Denver CO 80203.) This committee is working on health and wellness concerns/barriers for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are currently broken into workgroups in order to learn and brainstorm about solutions. Current workgroups: massage therapy, exercise, nutrition, health assessments, and family integration.
Please contact Alexandra Andrews if you are interested in joining a group.
Upcoming Trainings
  • National Association for the Dually Diagnosed Fall webinar series
  • Colorado Health Institute: Hot Issues is Health Care Conference:
    December 4th and 5th in Colorado Springs, CO. Register here.
  • National Academy of Social Insurance Conference – Medicare and Medicaid: The Next 50 Years: January 28-29, 2015. Register here.
  • Disability Policy Seminar: April 13-15, 2015 – Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel. Registration not available yet, more information here.
Election Results!
We hope you all exercised your right to vote on or before November 4th this year! Here are the results by county.
Health Headlines
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act
National Association for States United for Aging and Disabilities
“On July 15, 2008, Congress overrode President Bush’s veto and enacted into law the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA), Pub. Law 110-275. MIPPA is a multi-faceted piece of legislation that contains several important provisions that directly change the Medicare program.”
National Disability Policy: A Progress Report (October 2014)
National Council on Disability
“The 2014 Progress Report details the status of people with disabilities from across the nation, providing policymakers, advocates, and other stakeholders with an overview of the progress the United States has made promoting and protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities.
Specifically, the 2014 Progress Report focuses on seven key areas: the Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities (CRPD), employment access and inclusion, subminimum wage, education outcomes, Medicaid managed care, mental health care, and data trends in disability policy. The report identifies opportunities to promote public policies that contribute to a more inclusive environment.”
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For questions, comments, or more information on the Health Care Advocacy Program, contact Alexandra Andrews
at 303-831-7733 or aandrews@advocacydenver.org.
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