From October 26-30, PennDems will be hosting a week dedicated to health care reform. The week will be dedicated to increasing knowledge and awareness of the current health care crisis and encouraging action in Washington.

We’ll spend the week hosting events to rally our members around the cause of health care reform, educating the Penn community about the proposed plans, and encouraging action through a strong presence on Locust Walk that will include a table with petitions, fliers, and cell phones to call legislators in Washington.

After the jump, see our list of events and ways you can get involved.

HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED:
1) Sign up to table HERE.

2) Do you want be on our team to debate the College Republicans?  If so, e-mail info@penndems.org ASAP.

3) Attend any or all of our events below.

Health Care Week Events

Monday facebook
Rally with Mark Stier, PA Director of Health Care for America Now (HCAN)
HCAN is a progressive, grassroots organization fighting for health care form.  Stier will talk about HCAN’s efforts to fight for progressive health care reform and will motivate PennDems members to take action during health care week.  7:00PM, Terrace Room, Claudia Cohen Hall

Tuesday facebook
Professor Panel with Professor Koppel, Scott Harrington
Penn professors who have worked specifically on health care related issues will speak about their experiences and will address questions from the audience.  6:30PM, JMHH 240

Wednesday facebook
Debate with the College Republicans
The Penn Democrats and College Republicans will debate on health care issues as well as Afghanistan, the bailout, and the economy.  This event will be moderated by Penn Leads the Vote and will feature questions from both PLTV and the audience.  7:00PM, JMHH 270

Thursday
Health Care Halloween
Come dressed as a doctor, a nurse, a grotesque disease, or anything halloween-y and health care-y!  This social event will give our members a chance to socialize and reflect on the week, and will be thrown in honor of all who volunteered during Health Care Week.  Stop by our events or table and volunteer for more information!