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| Race for State Assembly Heats up The Green County Health Department will sponsor a Forum with State Assembly Candidates on Tobacco and Health Care Issues. State Assemblyman, Brett Davis and candidates Kris Wisnefske and John Waelti will discuss their positions on funding for tobacco prevention programs, health care and dental care coverage for those not covered in Green County as well as other health related topics at a unique forum on Saturday July 19, 2008 at the Green County Fairgrounds WEKZ tent. The forum will run from 5-6pm after the Livestock Auction and before Grandstand Show. The forum is being sponsored by the Green County Health Department. After brief discussion on the relevance of these issues in the county, candidates will be asked questions in a moderated question and answer format. “This forum will give citizens the opportunity to learn more about some of the most important health care topics facing us here in the county and get a chance to hear directly from the candidates prior to the primary election in September and the general election in November,” said Jaime Batz, Public Health Nurse at the Green County Health Department. “We are interested in learning about what priorities the candidates have and what solutions they will offer for funding tobacco prevention programs, Medicaid and decreasing the gap many Green County residents experience when unable to access health and dental care in our county.” “We expect a number or providers, advocates, citizens with disabilities, community volunteers, health care professionals and parents to attend,” said RoAnn Warden, Health Officer for Green County. “Access to health care for everyone and reducing the tobacco burden are key issues for us in Green County.” |
Brett Davis State Assemblyman |
| Kris Wisnefske Candidate |
| John Waelti Candidate |
| RECAP WHAT: State Assemblyman, Brett Davis (Republican) and Democratic candidates Kris Wisnefske and John Waelti will discuss their positions on funding for tobacco prevention programs, health care and dental care coverage for those not covered in Green County and other health related topics. WHEN: Saturday July 19, 2008 5-6pm WHERE: Green County Fairgrounds WEKZ tent BACKGROUND: The “Green County Fair Tobacco & Healthcare Forum” is being sponsored by the Green County Health Department |