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Patient Congress, June 25 - 26, 2008 Made a Difference
Attendees of the 9th Annual Patient Congress numbered 130, came from 46 states and the District of Columbia, and completed 192 visits to Capitol Hill offices. Our attendees visited 92 Senatorial Offices and 100 House of Representatives Offices representing the voices of patients everywhere. As noted by our attendees, the Congressional Leaders were focused on the issues at hand, listened intently to our patients' and caregivers' stories, and engaged in longer than normal visits with the attendees. This truly was a remarkable Patient Congress.

Attendees also participated in a town hall meeting as staff members from both presidential campaigns conducted a Question & Answer forum. Both speakers addressed his/her candidate's view on healthcare and followed by answering several Patient Congress attendees' questions. Additional keynote speakers were The Honorable Ron Wyden (D-OR), United States Senate, and The Honorable Bob Bennett (R-UT), both speaking on behalf of the proposed Healthy Americans Act, bipartisan legislation that aims to improve our healthcare system. Scott Gottlieb, MD, himself a patient and a doctor, outlined necessary changes that need to be implemented in public policy for future healthcare improvements.

New this year was the resting place located at The General Board of Church and Society, located between the Senate Buildings and the House Buildings. A third of all attendees stopped by, grabbed a bottle of iced water, and sat down for a rest between Hill Visits.

SAVE THE DATE - JUNE 23RD - 25TH, 2009 for the 10th ANNUAL PATIENT CONGRESS

Join us and EDUCATE yourself on healthcare topics, EMPOWER yourself to take control of your own healthcare and encourage yourself to ENACT this education and empowerment to make a difference in the nation's healthcare system. The event includes:
  • Capitol Hill Briefing & Workshop
  • Capitol Hill Visits with Elected Officials
  • Presentations by Legislators, Agency Representatives and Advocacy Leaders
  • Educational Expo

Patient Congress Headquarters Hotel:
Washington Court Hotel
525 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-628-2100 for reservations
View the agenda for the 9th Annual Patient Congress