DHSS Press Release |
Date: January 7, 2000 DHSS-3-2000 |
| 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 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
YOUR COVERAGE INVITED
HEALTH FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO BEGIN MAKING SPENDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TOBACCO SETTLEMENT MONEY
| WHO: | The Delaware Health Fund Advisory Committee |
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| WHAT: | Meeting to make recommendations on spending priorities |
| WHEN: | Noon to 2 p.m., Monday, January 10 |
| WHERE: | Room 108, Arsht Hall, University of Delaware Wilmington Campus, Delaware Avenue |
| WHY: | Delaware is scheduled to receive $775 million over the next 25 years as part of the national tobacco settlement. The 12-member Health Fund Advisory Committee, chaired by Delaware Health & Social Services Secretary Gregg C. Sylvester, M.D., will make recommendations on how to spend the funds to the Governor and General Assembly. Under the guidelines of Senate Bill 8, the money may only be spent for health-related purposes. |
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.
