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Advocacy Day Event at Statehouse Draws Crowd, Legislators, Media |
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Advocacy Day Event at
Statehouse Draws Crowd, Legislators, Media
More than 700 long-term care professionals and residents gathered at the
Statehouse in Columbus yesterday for the Skilled Nursing Care Coalition's
(SNCC) Advocacy Day event. Spilling onto the South lawn from the Statehouse
Atrium, the crowd heard rousing presentations from caregivers, long-term care
leaders and a series of legislators who proclaimed the need to ensure fair
funding for skilled care. Taking the podium representing caregivers were Wayne
Hill, SNCC Spokesman; Jerry Schroer, Altercare, OHCA President; Robin Hillier,
RLH Consulting, OHCA Past President; Shane Craycraft, Garden Manor, OHCA Board
Member; Steve Rosedale, CommuniCare Health Services; Martha Kutik, Jennings
Center for Older Adults; Craig Nelson, Eastland Career Center; and Stephanie
McNeal, RN; The Ridge at Shawnee. Legislators addressing the crowd were
Senators Keith Faber (R-Celina), Thomas Patton (R-Strongsville), and Jason
Wilson (D-Bridgeport); and Representatives Barbara Sears (R-Sylv! ania), and
Matt Szollosi (D-Oregon). Special thanks to all the members who contributed to
the successful showing and strong presence that SNCC was able to display at the
event!
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