Sen. Van Hollen to Host Health Care Forum

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The office of Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., issued the following news release:

U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen will host a forum on the Affordable Care Act on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 2:30 pm with Congressman Steny Hoyer (MD-05), highlighting the moral imperative to provide health care to all Americans and the impact that the Republican plan would have on our communities. Following the forum, the Kaiser Permanente Medical Mobile Van and other wellness professionals will be on site to provide health care screenings for attendees and Maryland Health Connection navigators will be available to assist with health insurance enrollment.

Senator Van Hollen is hosting the event in partnership with The Collective Empowerment Group, Baltimore City Health Department, the Maryland Citizens' Health Initiative, DC Chapter, and the National Action Network.

WHAT: Health Care Forum

WHO: Senator Chris Van Hollen

Congressman Steny Hoyer

Collective Empowerment Group

Dr. Leana Wen, Baltimore City Health Commissioner

Vinny DeMarco, President, Maryland Citizens' Health Initiative

Dr. George Bone, Doctors Community Hospital

Phyllis Alexis, Dimensions Health System

WHEN: Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 2:30 pm

WHERE: Greater Mt. Nebo AME Church

1001 Old Mitchellville Rd.

Bowie, MD