July 7, 2015
By Evette Mumford, Texas HOSA
Today was full of outstanding experiences! We started off the morning with a meeting with Jonathan Ban who serves as the Director of the Division of Policy and Planning for ASPR, HHS. He shared so much about National Heath Security which includes heathy and safe conditions in which to work, live and play before, during and after public health emergencies.
Next we met with Jennifer Hannah Acting Director, Division of National Healthcare Preparedness Programs, ASPR, HHS. She helped us learn more about HCCs (Health Care Coalitions, their responsibilities and mission goals.
Throughout the afternoon we met with multiple state Senators from our home states. We visited the offices of Senator Alexander (TN), Senator Cruz (TX) Senator Cornyn (TX), Senator Tillis (NC) and Senator Booker (NJ). During our meetings at the Senators’ offices we spoke to them about supporting the CTE funding proposal to increase the Perkins/CTE funding back to the pre-sequestration levels. We want to thank George Sifakis for setting up and facilitating the congressional visit.
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