DHSS Press Release |
Date: November 18, 1999 DHSS-72-1999 |
| Gregg C. Sylvester, M.D., Secretary Cynthia Collier, Communication Director (302) 255-9037, Pager (302) 247-8523 |
Contact: Cynthia Collier Phone: (302) 255-9037 Pager: (302) 247-8523 |
HEARINGS SET FOR HEALTH FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPEAKERS CAN SIGN UP NOW
Panel recommending how $775 million tobacco settlement funds should be spent seeks input
The DELAWARE HEALTH FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE, chaired by Delaware Health & Social Services Secretary Gregg C. Sylvester, MD, will hold public hearings to get input on how Delaware should spend the money it receives as part of the national tobacco settlement.
HEARING SCHEDULE:
| November 29, 1999 3:00pm - 5:00pm Delaware Technical and Community College Terry Campus, Downes Lecture Hall 1832 North DuPont Highway Dover, Delaware 19901 |
November 29, 1999 7:00pm - 9:00pm Delaware Technical and Community College Owens Campus, Lecture Hall Route 18 Georgetown, Delaware 19947 |
| November 30, 1999 3:00pm - 5:00pm University of Delaware Goodstay Center, Ballroom 2800 Pennsylvania Avenue Wilmington, Delaware 19806 |
November 30, 1999 7:00pm - 9:00pm Glasgow High School Auditorium Rt. 896 Newark, Delaware |
COMMENT PROCEDURE:
To register to speak at any of the hearings, or if you have additional questions regarding the Delaware Health Fund Advisory Committee's public hearings, please contact Delaware Health & Social Services at 302-255-9040.
The deadline for written comment is December 10, 1999. Written comment is to be submitted to:
- Delaware Health Fund Advisory Committee
Delaware Health and Social Services
1901 N. DuPont Highway
New Castle, Delaware 19720
The following is some information that you may find helpful in preparing your public comment.
- Pre-registered speakers will present public comment first.
- Non-registered speakers may sign up at the Public Hearings and will speak at the conclusion of registered speakers.
- Organizations are asked to have one (1) speaker present comment on behalf the organization. Additional speakers representing the same organization will be given the opportunity to speak at the conclusion of non-registered speakers, time permitting.
- Each speaker will be given three (3) minutes for his/her public comment.
- The Committee is seeking input from the public on health issues facing Delaware. Please focus comments on "issues" rather than on specific program proposals
- Written comments will be accepted at the public hearing.
Delaware Health and Social Services is committed to improving the quality of the lives of Delaware's citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations.
