Events will provide constituents of all ages with health services and information
Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – (Houston) – Congressman Gene Green invites media and members of the community to his upcoming August recess events in the 29th District. His 18th Annual Immunization Day, Affordable Care Act Forum, and Senior Issues Forum will provide constituents of all ages with free health services and important information.
WHAT: 18th Annual Immunization Day
WHEN: Saturday, August 24 – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
* NEW * Press Conference at Davila Elementary at 10:00 a.m
WHERE: Davila Elementary, 7610 Dahlia, Houston, TX 77012
Galena Park High School, 1000 Keene St, Houston, TX 77547
Herrera Elementary, 525 Bennington, Houston, TX 77022
DETAILS: Join Congressman Green, Houston Dynamo Charities, KRBE, Yellow Cab – Greater Houston, Harris County Hospital District, Texas Children’s Hospital and Rotary International for prizes and entertainment while free immunizations are provided to school-age children. Parents are asked to bring a copy of their child’s immunization record. Download an event flyer here.
WHAT: Affordable Care Act Forum
WHEN: Monday, August 26
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Milby High School, 1601 Broadway, Houston, TX 77012
DETAILS: * UPDATE* Open enrollment for the federal Health Insurance Marketplace begins October 1, 2013. Congressman Green and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Regional Director Marjorie Petty will discuss the Health Insurance Marketplace, insurance plans, and how to enroll. Local Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) will also be present to provide information on where to sign up for coverage and answer questions one-on-one.
WHAT: Senior Issues Forum
WHEN: Tuesday, August 27 – 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Hardy Road Community Center, 11901 W. Hardy Road, Houston, TX 77076
DETAILS: * UPDATE* Congressman Green will hold a special discussion on legislative issues affecting seniors. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Regional Director Marjorie Petty and agency representatives from the Social Security Administration, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Houston/Harris County Area Agency on Aging, and Better Business Bureau Education Foundation will share information on their programs and services and be available to answer questions.
More information on these events can be found on Congressman Green’s website at http://green.house.gov/events or by calling his local office at 281-999-5879.
