Empowering the Public to Take Action on Health Care

Empowering the Public to Take Action on Health Care

CHICAGO, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Continuing its efforts to educate, inform, and empower the people of Chicago, SAVE THE PATIENT, a not-for-profit patient-focused organization, is hosting its 25-minute live call-in show, "Community Health," on Chicago Access Network (CAN-TV) on Monday, September 22, 2008 at 6:00 PM on Channel 21.

Monday's program will feature an important and timely discussion with Frank A. Janecek, Corporate VP, Benefits Design & Human Resources Policy. Mr. Janecek will encourage the public to take control of their health care and insurance benefits. He will discuss the health care proposals of candidates and political parties in the 2008 Elections, and enlighten, energize and empower the public to use the power of the ballot box to decide upon candidates who represent their issues; such as: affordability, access, and quality of care. In addition, he will discuss what actions consumers can take should there be financial concerns regarding their health insurer.

All the efforts of SAVE THE PATIENT promote positive and productive interactions between patients and medical professionals by encouraging individuals to know and implement their rights to ask questions, receive understandable answers, and explore medical options. "SAVE THE PATIENT's mission is to assist the public in becoming informed and therefore, better health care consumers," noted President and Founder, Lenore Janecek.

Viewers who wish to join discussions are welcome to call-in to pose questions or share concerns. "This new televised platform gives Chicago's diverse population a voice in matters affecting their use of health care," explained Janecek. "The open discussion format is designed to help mend the disparity between the wealth of health care resources available and the dearth of people who are actually aware of them." Ms. Janecek, a nationally known health care expert and author, is the host and executive producer of this groundbreaking program.

Check your local cable television listings for scheduled air times. For additional information call: CAN-TV at 312-738-1400 or e-mail savethepatient@aol.com.

SAVE THE PATIENT(SM) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the support and education of individuals on health care matters. Founded in 2001 to fulfill the need for a non-biased, non-commercial community-based non-profit organization to educate, inform, and empower patients as they attempt to make sound health care decisions, SAVE THE PATIENT provides information and education through patient advocacy, community outreach, educational seminars and its signature tool: the Health Caring Card.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Lenore Janecek, President,
E-mail: savethepatient@aol.com
Phone: 312-399-3532

Source: SAVE THE PATIENT

CONTACT: Lenore Janecek, President, SAVE THE PATIENT, +1-312-399-3532,
savethepatient@aol.com

Web Site: http://www.savethepatient.org/

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