health care access

On today’s episode of The Confluence: More than two years since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted daily life, we discuss how the pandemic impacted the health and long-term care industries and we speak with experts about where the future of health care in the region is heading. Today’s guests include: Heather Tomko, a disability advocate and outreach coordinator at the University of Pittsburgh; Howard Degenholtz, professor of health policy and management at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health; Nancy Murray, senior vice president of Achieva and the president of the Arc of Greater Pittsburgh at Achieva; and Claire Zangerle, the chief nurse executive at Allegheny Health Network.

Doors open at 6 a.m. Saturday

The annual event is also offering free eye and hearing care to patients this year. The clinic runs Friday and Saturday. Income verification is not required

On today’s episode of The Confluence: A lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of how the state funds schools is underway, seven years in the making; a new documentary film examines the impact of non-profit hospitals, U.S. health care system and Pittsburgh entities on its patients; and a rundown of the holiday-themed happenings in the region.

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