Fwd: Important WPAHS/HIGHMARK meeting-- Please FORWARD out to your peers

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Date: Nov 19, 2013 4:22 PM
Subject: Important WPAHS/HIGHMARK meeting-- Please FORWARD out to your peers
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Senator Ferlo to Host Highmark & West Penn Hospital Town Hall Meeting

Download official flyer here: http://www.senatorferlo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/West_Penn_Town_Meeting_rev51.pdf

Please join Senator Jim Ferlo, Senator Jay Costa, and Senator Wayne Fontana for a Town Hall meeting regarding the future of West Penn Hospital on November 21st from 6:oo to 8:00 at Teamsters Temple in Lawrenceville. Officials from both Highmark and West Penn Hospital will be in attendance to engage the community in meaningful dialogue on this very important local issue.

Panelists will discuss their progress in promoting health, sustaining vital medical services, and ensuring the success of West Penn Hospital. The changing health care industry in our region, and the evolving implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, brings new challenges as well as opportunities.

Let's continue to work together in partnership with our local hospital and explore opportunities to enhance their services to reflect the needs of our families and loved ones.

DETAILS:

WHO: Senator Jim Ferlo, Senator Jay Costa, Senator Wayne Fontana, Highmark Officials, and Medical Staff of West Penn Hospital
WHAT: Town Hall Forum
WHERE: Teamsters Temple, 4701 Butler Street Lawrenceville
WHEN: Thursday, November 21st, 6:00 to 8:00 PM