February 20, 2006
MEDIA ADVISORY
Hospital Day at the Legislature
An estimated 150 hospital
personnel from around the state including doctors, nurses, volunteers, and
others representing the more than 36,000 employees of
The event is sponsored by the West Virginia Hospital
Association and will serve
as an important opportunity for hospitals from around the state to present a
unified voice to state legislators on issues affecting the hospital field.
The
day’s events include remarks delivered by Governor
Joe Manchin, III, other key elected officials, and Steven Summer, President
of the West Virginia Hospital Association.
Participants will attend Senate and House floor sessions, committee
meetings, and will also have the opportunity to speak with their local
legislators.
The
West Virginia Hospital Association represents 73 acute care hospitals
and specialty hospitals and health systems in
WHAT: Hospital Day at the Legislature
WHEN: Thursday, February 23, 2006
10:00 a.m.
WHERE:
CONTACT:
Tony Gregory,
304.344.9744
– office
304.545.0128
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