Democratic Party of Collin County

Healthcare for the Community Since 1894:
Parkland Health & Hospital System

Hear one of the Nation’s
Leading Advocates of Healthcare for the Poor

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Keynote Speaker: Ron J. Anderson, M.D.
President and Chief Executive Officer
Parkland Health & Hospital System, Dallas, Texas

Dr. Anderson will address the general public on healthcare issues. Parkland, an award-winning hospital, is considered one of the premier public hospitals in the U.S. and is one of the largest. Dr. Anderson’s vision of health care for all, regardless of ability to pay, and his desire to see that happen have led to groundbreaking changes to the U.S. health care system.

Throughout his career he has provided sound advice and experience to legislators of both parties regarding health care issues. His 35-year career as a practicing physician and 26-year career as CEO have seen many changes in health care, such as nursing shortages, new technology, HIPAA (patient privacy laws), health maintenance organizations, natural and man-made disasters (plane crashes, hurricanes, etc.) resulting in the loss of countless human lives, and decreases in revenue streams which often resulted in the cutting or rationing of services. Dr. Anderson’s leadership, dedication to the underserved, commitment to improving the health care system for not just his hospital but for the state and nation, is ultimately a byproduct of his passion to do what’s right for those in need. Dr. Anderson has won several notable awards and honors, one of which includes being voted number one by his peers for Modern Healthcare magazine’s list of 100 most powerful people in healthcare.

When: Saturday, May 9, 2009 @ 10 AM
Where: Collin College, Spring Creek Campus, Room C104 next to the library, 2800
Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX

For Info and to RSVP: office@collindems.us or 972-578-1483

Media Contact: thevoice@collindems.us or 972-578-1483

Event hosted by: The Democratic Party of Collin County · www.collindems.us