RECENT EVENTS
11th Annual Community Health Center Day at the State House
The Great Hall, Massachusetts State House, Boston
May 23, 2007

 

Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray, DPH Commissioner John Auerbach and House Leaders Turn Out for Community Health Center Outreach and Information Day. . . Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray joined the League’s Board Chair, Frances Anthes, and League President & CEO Jim Hunt to cut the ribbon for Community Health Center Outreach and Information Day at the State House, which showcased the community health center mission for Legislators and other public officials and key staff members.  House Health Care Financing Chairwoman Patricia Walrath (D-Stow) visited with each participant, while the crowd welcomed remarks from DPH Commissioner John Auerbach, and the thanks and support of House Ways and Means Chairman Robert DeLeo, Public Health Chairman Peter Koutoujian (D-Waltham), Financial Services Vice Chairman Bob Spellane (D-Worcester) and Senate Public Safety Chairman Jarrett Barrios (D-Cambridge), who will soon take the helm at the Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation of Massachusetts.  Public Health Vice Chair Alice Wolf (D-Cambridge) also offered remarks, and dozens of other Representatives and staff enjoyed the luncheon and toured the community health center exhibits.  A very special thanks to our event co-sponsors Senator Richard Moore (D-Uxbridge), Representative Walrath, and Representative Bob Spellane -- and to all the participating health centers and League staff and interns who made this event a great success!