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January 24, 2007 press release, (submitted via e-mail)

MEDIA ADVISORY

January 24, 2007

Contact: Solomon Jones
215.829.1620/ 215.370.5681

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES

Mayoral Candidate Fattah to unveil Healthcare Agenda

‘Fattah Plan for a Healthier Philadelphia’ will vastly improve healthcare

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Mayoral Candidate Chaka Fattah will announce the Fattah Plan for a Healthier Philadelphia, which will improve healthcare for 140,000 uninsured Philadelphians, use the city’s purchasing power to reduce healthcare costs for City employees, and partner city government with healthcare providers and citizens to take responsibility for ensuring quality healthcare for all Philadelphians.

WHO: Mayoral Candidate Chaka Fattah and numerous Philadelphians committed to delivering quality, affordable healthcare to all Philadelphians.

WHAT: Press event outlining Chaka Fattah’s policy agenda on healthcare. The plan focuses on partnering with the community to ensure quality healthcare for all Philadelphians, leveraging the city’s purchasing power to reduce healthcare costs for City employees, and strengthening the City’s Health Department.

WHEN: Thursday, January 25th – Noon

WHERE: St. Christopher’s Hospital – The Atrium
Front St. and Erie Ave., Philadelphia

INTERVIEW: Chaka Fattah will be available for interviews.

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Last Updated: February 5, 2007