Events

2008 Cover the Uninsured Week Events
April 28th - May 2nd

MILWAUKEE AREA SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

MONDAY, APRIL 28
Provider / Advocate Training Event
Location: The Water Tower Building, 4001 S. 6th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53221, 1:00-4:30 p.m.
Overview session re: various government coverage programs, including information about eligibility criteria and enrollment.
Target Audiences: advocates, providers, volunteers, community organization personnel
To register for this event please visit Fredtert Health Resources or call (414) 805-3666 or (800) 272-3666.

TUESDAY, APRIL 29
Consumer Phone Bank Sponsored by WTMJ Channel 4
Enrollment counselors from across the community will be available to assist with information, screening and referral for prospective BadgerCare Plus and GAMP enrollees.
People can call # during the WTMJ noon broadcast (12:00 to 1:00 p.m.) with questions.
For more information contact: Bill Solberg, Columbia St. Mary’s at (414) 326-2660.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30
County-wide Enrollment Fairs
Enrollment Fairs will be held at 12 Milwaukee County clinics, day care and neighborhood centers, community organizations and schools to help people sign up for BadgerCare Plus and other health and nutrition programs.
Trained health benefit counselors and enrollment specialists will be available to assist individuals with questions and provide application assistance
(Refer to Enrollment Fair flyer for specific locations, hours of service, programs and specific information enrollees need to bring)
For more information on BadgerCare Plus, visit the website or call (800) 362-6002.

FRIDAY, MAY 2
6th Annual Interfaith Prayer Breakfast
Location: Cardinal Stritch University, Sr. Camille Kliebhan Conference Center, 6801 N. Yates Rd., Glendale, 7:30-10:00 a.m. Continental breakfast served at 7:30 a.m
Interfaith gathering to educate and nurture those committed to the work of increasing coverage, improving access and enhancing care coordination for underserved populations.
Featured Speaker: Dr. René Settle Robinson, a practicing surgeon with the Aurora Medical Group, and former president of Cream City Medical Society
Keynote Address by Dr. Robinson: “Universal Health Care: A Mandate Whose Time Has Come”
Master of Ceremonies: Bill Bazan, Vice President – Wisconsin Hospital Association & associate of the Milwaukee Health Care Partnership
To register for this event call (414) 961-3765 (free will offerings will be accepted)

WEEKLONG INFORMATION & REFERRAL SERVICES
IMPACT - 211-Line Information & Referral Services: Information & Referral phone line providing consumer information on all health and social programs, including BadgerCare Plus, GAMP and other health resources. The 211 phone line is open 24/7.

BadgerCare Plus Information: For more information on BadgerCare Plus visit the website or call (800) 362-6002.

GAMP Information: For more information click here or call (414) 289-5700.