Baltimore HealthCare Access, a nonprofit group that connects city residents with medical care programs in Maryland, will sponsor a community forum today to educate the public on the changes health care reform will bring.
The free event, called "Baltimore Health Care Now and Later," will begin with remarks from Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and feature four forums tailored to seniors, business owners and general consumers. The first in a series of quarterly community-outreach events, the event aims to inform consumers and clear up misconceptions about the sweeping national health care overhaul passed last year.
"It's really going to be a major shift in how health care is done in this country, and people need to be aware of this," said Therese McIntyre, a spokeswoman with Baltimore HealthCare Access. "They need to know how important this law is and what the facts really are."
The event also features health screenings and games for children and will highlight which elements of the health care reform law are available to consumers now. It takes place from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg YMCA, 900 E. 33rd St., Baltimore. Information: http://www.bhca.org or 410-649-0500.