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TOMORROW: Rep. Sylvia Garcia to Host Health Care Roundtable with Local Health Providers

June 14, 2019

HOUSTON — Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia will host a health care roundtable tomorrow, June 15th, 2019, to discuss the impacts of the soaring costs of prescription drugs, barriers to quality affordable health care, and actions being taken to lower health care costs.

Health providers, advocates, and their representatives will participate in the roundtable and will talk about their perspectives and concerns regarding ongoing challenges, including a new report by on Insulin Drug Prices in the Texas's 29th Congressional District and the consequences of the Trump lawsuit to repeal health care for real people.

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Media is welcome. This event will be live-streamed on Facebook!

WHO:

Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (TX-29)
Sylvia Medina - AARP
Dr. Nancy George - AARP
Dr. Kavon Young - Centro de Corazon
Angelica Adams - Communities in Schools
King Hillier - Harris Health
Frances Isbell - SEARCH
Gabrielle Limon - St. Hope
Bernice Koko - United Health Partners

WHEN:

Saturday, June 15th, 2019 at 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CT

WHERE:

HCC Southeast College Learning Hub Building, 2nd Floor, 6815 Rustic Street, Houston, TX 77087

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Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November 2018, becoming the first Latina ever to represent Texas 29th Congressional district.