Monday, April 15, 2013

Health care for young adults, topic of conversation at CSUMB

How young adults will be affected by the federal Affordable Care Act is the focus of a forum this week at CSU Monterey Bay. The public is invited to this free event.

The conversation is part of Tyller Williamson's capstone project. Williamson, a human communications major, wants to educate the community about the importance of health insurance as well as to provide opportunities to learn more about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act -- Obamacare. He also would like to inspire other students to volunteer in his outreach efforts.

“Healthcare Town Hall for Young Adults” will take place at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, in the University Center living room at 5:30 p.m. The University Center is located on Sixth Avenue at B Street.

A panel of local specialists in the health care field and insurance industry as well as policymakers will discuss what college students and other young people need to know about upcoming changes. Panelists include Supervisor Jane Parker; Elliott Robinson, director of Monterey County's Department of Employment and Social Services; and Caroline Haskell, director of health and wellness services at CSUMB.

Driving directions and a campus map can be downloaded at csumb.edu/map. While the event is free, a parking permit must be purchased from a nearby dispenser.

For more information contact Tyller Williamson at 619-886-6012.

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