Upcoming Events

Social Security & Health Care Reform: What Seniors Need to Know

September 10, 2010 - 10:00am

The Pennsylvania Health Access Network and the Alliance for Retired Americans are teaming up to talk with seniors about two of the most important issues to folks at or approaching retirement age: Social Security and Medicare. The ARA has been a great coalition partner and has worked alongside PHAN to fight for meaningful health care reform that protects consumers, reigns in costs, expands access to quality care and strengthens Medicare.

Health Care Reform and Senior Citizens

September 13, 2010 - 10:00am

There's a lot of misinformation floating around about the new health
care law, especially what it means for seniors. At this workshop, we'll
give you the straight facts: The new health care law doesn't have a lot
of big changes for people on Medicare, and the changes it does bring
are good ones. They include a free annual checkup every year and free
diagnostic tests like mammograms and colonoscopies. And people not yet
on Medicare can be confident that the program is on firmer ground now
and will be there when you need it. We'll do a short presentation and

Social Security & Health Care Reform: What Seniors Need to Know

September 14, 2010 - 12:30pm

The Pennsylvania Health Access Network and the Alliance for Retired Americans are teaming up to talk with seniors about two of the most important issues to folks at or approaching retirement age: Social Security and Medicare. The ARA has been a great coalition partner and has worked alongside PHAN to fight for meaningful health care reform that protects consumers, reigns in costs, expands access to quality care and strengthens Medicare.

Policy Call - What Goes Into Effect This Month

September 14, 2010 - 6:00pm

The PHAN Policy Call Series runs every Tuesday night at 6:00 PM.  For more dial-in number/to RSVP email Athena at aford@pahealthaccess.org.  This call will focus on the provisions that go into effect on September 23rd, 6 months after health care reform was passed.

The New Health Care Law: What's in It for Seniors?

September 16, 2010 - 11:00am

There's a lot of misinformation floating around about the new health care law, especially what it means for seniors. At this workshop, we'll give you the straight facts: The new health care law doesn't have a lot of big changes for people on Medicare, and the changes it does bring are good ones. They include a free annual checkup every year and free diagnostic tests like mammograms and colonoscopies. And people not yet on Medicare can be confident that the program is on firmer ground now and will be there when you need it.

Recent Events

Candle Light Vigil - Williamsport

December 8, 2009 - 5:30pm

Join fellow supporters of health care reform to tell our Senators to stop dilly-dallying and pass the reform bill already. Too many Americans are suffering and dying from lack of good health insurance, and we need to start putting people before profits. Now, not later, before more people die.

Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: West 3rd St. & Hepburn

RSVP or for more info contact aford@philaup.org

Candle Light Vigil For Health Care Reform

December 8, 2009 - 5:30pm

Please Join us for a Candle Light Vigil for Health Care Reform
Tuesday, December 8th at 5:30 PM in front of the new health clinic on 711 S. 8th Street, Lebanon
Two people die every day in PA because they don't have access to health care. More and more people are losing their homes, going into debt and getting sicker because they lack affordable health coverage.
Join your neighbors and local leaders as we share our health care stories and hold a candle for those that have suffered without care.

Candle Light Vigil and Meetup - Danville, PA

December 8, 2009 - 5:30pm

Health Care Reform Actions!
Join us for a vigil in support of health care reform as we shine a light on those suffering at the hands of the insurance industry.
Then, come to a short, informative meet-up to learn how to be part of this historic movement!
Tuesday, December 8th at 5:30 PM in front of the Montour County Courthouse for an important vigil. Meet-up at Brews 'n' Bytes, 20 Lower Mulberry St, Danville at 6:30

Carlisle Forum on Health Reform

November 18, 2009 - 7:00pm

The public is invited to this community forum on national health reform sponsored by the Carlisle Area Health and Wellness Foundation. The venue will be Dickinson College’s Anita Tuvin Schlecter Auditorium located at 370 W. Louther Street, Carlisle. Panelists will include representatives of PHAN, Families USA and Highmark Blue Shield.

"Thank You" / "Shame on You" Events Planned for U.S. House Members

November 12, 2009 - 12:00pm

After this historic health care reform vote in the U.S. House on November 7, health care reform advocates will be organizing "Thank You" or "Shame on You" events outside the offices of several Pennsylvania U.S. House members on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday this week. The events are being planned by HCAN and other health care reform allies. The people who are in charge of each event are listed. Please try to attend at least one of these events in your area.