Teleconference in Geneva can help you navigate Affordable Care Act

Submitted by Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva

On Oct. 1-2, the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva, 102 S. Second St., will serve as a satellite site for a teleconference providing information needed to help people in the community navigate and access health security provided by the Affordable Care Act.

On Tuesday, Oct. 1, the conference will begin with a plenary session featuring the Rev. Gary Gunderson, professor of faith and health of the public at Wake Forest University School of Divinity, from 7 to 9 p.m.

On Wednesday, Oct. 2, the program will continue from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a morning plenary followed by small group discussions designed to empower faith and community leaders to help people access health care benefits.

A light breakfast and a lunch will be served on Wednesday. Preregistration is required so that sufficient food and handouts can be provided. Registration is free. Contact Jean Pierce at socialjusticechair@uusg.org or through the church office at (630) 232-2350.

The conference is sponsored by the Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, the American Association of Pastoral Counselors, and the Center for Religion and Psychotherapy of Chicago in partnership with The Campaign for Better Health Care, The Center for Faith and Community Health Transformation (Advocate Health System), Samaritan Interfaith Counseling Center in Naperville, and the Center for Religion and Psychotherapy of Chicago.

For information, visit www.uusg.org.