Local Cover the Uninsured Week activities announced

(GENESEE COUNTY, MI) About 46 million Americans, including more than 60,000 Genesee County residents, lack adequate health coverage. Cover the Uninsured Week (CTUW) - March 22 through March 28 - is held annually to raise awareness of this national issue that impacts thousands of people in this community, in hopes of affecting change. Locally, Health Access, with the support of several local organizations, will conduct the following activities in Genesee County:
Monday, March 23
ABC12 call in show
5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Panelists will answer questions from viewers about health care coverage concerns and access to health care.

Tuesday, March 24
Cover the Uninsured Expo
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church, 746 South Saginaw Street in Flint
The expo offers an opportunity for the uninsured to sign up for health care coverage through the Genesee Health Plan, MI Child/Healthy Kids,and Medicaid. (To enroll in Genesee Health Plan, please bring a photo ID, social security card and proof of income.)

The expo includes: free food and clothing (while supplies last); free health screenings - blood pressure, blood sugar, glucose, diabetes, dental and vision; Ask the Pharmacist booth; Ask the Doctor booth; Ask the Podiatrist booth; free information from more than 20 local agencies that offer services for the uninsured; and applications for food stamps.

Friday, March 27
Community Caring Awards
8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
First Presbyterian Church, 746 South Saginaw Street in Flint
This breakfast meeting will recognize businesses and individuals in the community who have supported the uninsured and underserved by donating services, time or supplies to ensure those without health care coverage can obtain the medical care and services they need. Leslie Toldo, meteorologist and medical reporter for ABC12, will emcee this free event.

An RSVP is required. Call Health Access at 810-232-4200.

To learn more about Cover the Uninsured Week, call Health Access at 810-232-4200.

###