Contact:

Ohio Chapter-ACC, www.ohioacc.org
Ohio Chapter of the American College of Cardiology
ohioacc@gmail.com
614-859-2223

When

Monday, April 30, 2018 at 5:00 PM
to
Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 3:00 PM

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Where

Sheraton Columbus Hotel at Capitol Square
75 E. State Street
Columbus, OH 43215

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Ohio-ACC Legislative Day 2018

Kick-off Dinner 4/30/18 & Legislative Day 5/1/18

You are cordially invited to join the Ohio-ACC for a special legislative day in Columbus, Ohio. This will be a day of visiting your Ohio representatives and senators to introduce them to cardiology issues facing you and your patients. Building relationships with your state lawmakers will help ensure that the Ohio General Assembly remains informed of issues facing providers and patients. There is no charge for the event, and appointments with your lawmakers will be made for you. Parking will be validated.

Note: Agenda times may change somewhat on Tuesday based on appointment schedules.

Monday, April 30, 2018

5:00 p.m. Ohio-ACC Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00 p.m. Ohio-ACC Legislative Day Kick-off Dinner
The Sheraton Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square

7:00 p.m. Welcome and Introductions
Sanjay Gandhi, MD, FACC, President, Ohio Chapter of the American College of Cardiology

7:10 - 7:30 p.m. Ohio Legislative Update
Monica Hueckel, Director, Government Affairs, Ohio State Medical Association

7:30 - 7:40 p.m. ACC Advocacy
Michael Lawrence, Manager, State Government Affairs, American College of Cardiology

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
The Sheraton Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square

8:15 a.m. Welcome, Briefing, Strategy Session
Monica Hueckel, Director, Government Affairs, Ohio State Medical Association

9:00 a.m. Appointments with Legislators
The Ohio Statehouse

12:00 p.m. Lunch - The Sheraton Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square

12:10-12:20 p.m. Krista Bistline, Senior Government Relations Director, Advocacy and Health Strategies/Great Rivers Affiliate, American Heart Association

12:20-12:40 p.m. My Advocacy Journey
Lindsay Davis, national heart health advocate and former Miss Ohio
(Lindsay's Law - Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Youth Athletes)

1:00 p.m. Appointments with Legislators
The Ohio Statehouse

3:00 p.m. Wrap-up and Adjourn

HOTEL
Make a hotel reservation. You can also call 800-325-3535 and refer to “Ohio Chapter of American College of Cardiology” to book within the block. The rate is $136 + tax. The room reservation cut-off is March 30, 2018.

TRAVEL STIPENDS AVAILABLE
Ohio-ACC Legislative Day travel stipends are available on a first-come, first-served basis, which include overnight accommodations for April 30 and parking. One member from each district will be awarded a travel stipend. Simply be the first to register from your district! (District 1 Cleveland area, District 2 Toledo area, District 3 Akron area, District 5 Dayton area, and District 6 Cincinnati area).

Register today by clicking on the link below!