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Who We Are

Single-Payer Action Network Ohio (SPAN Ohio) is a coalition of individuals and organizations in working together to achieve fundamental reform of the health insurance system, first in our state and eventually at the national level, so that every resident is guaranteed full and comprehensive coverage from birth to death. SPAN Ohio is a non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)(4) organization. Contributions to SPAN are not tax deductible.

To join the coalition, please complete the sign-up form, which will add your name to our mailing list and allow us to keep you informed of our progress. Since we are not a membership organization, there is no cost to join. However, voluntary contributions in any amount to help cover the cost of printing and other expenses are greatly appreciated. To make a financial contribution, please CLICK HERE.


SPAN State Council

The following individuals were elected by their respective constituencies to serve on the SPAN State Council for a one-year term ending in April, 2012:

Labor
Michael Carano — International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)
Mike DeOerio — United Auto Workers (UAW)
Chris Farrand — Graphics Communications Conference/IBT
Robert Glover— Communications Workers of America (CWA)
Carolyn Park — American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
Bob Parker — United Steelworkers of America (USW)
Dave Pavlick — United Auto Workers (UAW)
Vann Seawell — Workers United
Dennis Slotnick— Ohio Federation of Teachers (OFT)
April Stoltz— National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC)
  
Health Care Community
Michael Binder, M.D.
Richard Bozian, M.D.
Freeda Flynn, M.D.
Connie Hammond, Pharmacist
Drew Hellebrand, Patient Accounting
William A. Myers, M.D.
Johnathon Ross, M.D.
Donald Rucknagel, M.D. Ph.D.
 
Community Organizations
Gwen Fischer —
Leonard Grbinick —
Warren Haydon —
Logan Martinez — Miami Valley Full Employment Council
Steve Smith —
Tom Weiler — Peace Action 

Faith Groups
Jim Ciomek —
Wendy Jorgensen —
Marty Kuhn —
Ana Villarroel —
  
Business Community
Chuck Watts — Edward Jones, Financial Advisor & Partner  
 
Other Organizations / Individuals
Tim Bruce — Green Party of Ohio 
Deborah Carney — Ohio Turnpike Commission
Mike Foley — Ohio State Representative
Dave Girves — Individual
Robert Hagan — Ohio State Representative
Bob Krasen — Retired
Mary Nichols Rhodes — Progressive Democrats of America - Ohio
Michael Skindell — Ohio State Senator
Chot VanAusdall — Carpenter

Regional Coordinators
Region 1 — Dave Pavlick
Region 2 — Dennis Slotnick
Region 3 — Arlene Sheak
Region 4 — Chuck Watts
Region 5 — Marilyn Webster
Region 6 — Deb Silverstein
Region 7 — Bill Davis
 
Executive Committee
Kurt Bateman — SPAN Ohio State Director
Alice Faryna, M.D.
Drew Hellebrand
Dave Pavlick
Mary Nichols-Rhodes
Vann Seawell — SPAN Ohio Secretary
Deb Silverstein 
Barbara Walden — SPAN Ohio Treasurer
 
Revised 7/9/11
 

Upcoming Events

  • The Healthcare Movie Rock River
    February 11, 2012 (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
    Westshore Unitarian Church, 20401 Hilliard, Rocky River. Join advocates for universal access to healthcare for a documentary narrated by Kiefer Sutherland about the history of how healthcare provision developed in America and how it could be better if we...
  • Cuyahoga West SPAN Meeting
    February 16, 2012 (7:00 pm - 8:00 pm)

    Regular Meeting, Thursday Feb 16, at Westshore Unitarian Church, 20401 Hilliard, Rocky River.  The meeting will last one hour to end in time for the SPAN Radio Webcast at 8:30 PM.

  • Southeast Ohio SPAN
    February 25, 2012 (10:15 am - 12:15 - noon)
    Athens Public Library, 30 Home St., Athens, OH 45701 -
    We'll be showing The Health Care Movie followed by discussion, collecting signatures, and
    advertising our April  Annual Conference, seeking both attendees and sponsors.
    Contact: Arlene Sheak, (740)...
  • Cleveland Committee of SPAN Regular Meeting
    March 12, 2012 (7:00 pm - 8:30 pm)

    The Cleveland Committee of SPAN will hold its regular meeting Monday, March 12 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.  Cleveland Heights Library, 2345 Lee Road, Cleveland Hts., Brody/Nelson Meeting Room

  • Health Care is a Human Right Fund Raiser
    March 24, 2012 (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
    Saturday, March 24, 7:00 to 9:00 PM
    Unitarian Universalist Society of Cleve., 2728 Lancashire Rd., Cleve Hts.
    Requested Donation:   $20 in advance;   $25 at the door
    Appetizers & Desserts!         Live Music !
    Video: (The Healthcare Movie)!
    For more...
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