Mobilize for the MN Health Plan-Training
Mobilize for the Minnesota Health Plan- Adocacy and OrganizingTraining
A BIG SUCCESS in Rochester Minnesota
Over 60 single-payer supporters gathered on Saturday October 31st at the Rochester Senior Center for a packed day of training on the Minnesota Health Plan. Content included a presentation on the Minnesota Health Act by Representative David Bly, chief House author. A panel of physicians answered challenging questions about how to pitch single-payer and explained the basis of savings under a single-payer system. Rep Tina Liebling of Rochester lead a session on effective 
citizen lobbying after which all particpants engaged in a mock lobbying visit. The day was rounded out with a training on community organizing led by Chris Conry health care field director for TakeAction. Each participant was asked to commit to specific actions to advance single-payer health care for Minnesota. Future trainings around the state are in the planning stages.
