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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">I sat in on a meeting of the Illinois Aging Together campaign, and it was a phenomenal presentation. I hope you all consider getting involved.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Sandra Pastore <spastore@hmprg.org> <br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, September 30, 2021 9:57 AM<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Please share widely: Illinois Aging Together Policy Academy<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xparagraph" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span class="xnormaltextrun"><span style="color:#201F1E">Good morning, </span></span><span class="xeop"><span style="color:#201F1E"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xparagraph" style="vertical-align:baseline;font-kerning:none"><span class="xnormaltextrun"><span style="color:#201F1E"> </span></span><span class="xeop"><span style="color:#201F1E"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xparagraph" style="vertical-align:baseline;font-kerning:none"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__hmprg.org_&d=DwMGaQ&c=o14_68DQy6cMJf5D8ZSrZQ&r=kRAisvKZxg7oTmbfp6jBQOEV5DaSzIYyL5ieeFtcvOk&m=qj4WOIG2lPQq-gPf2s6ExQh3Ka2U6n-qqUnOxH0FHsY&s=hR-xD8Gj8OKgKUmkt_GvXCp008r1ugvp8c8ZyLCzOMk&e=" target="_blank"><span class="xnormaltextrun"><span style="color:blue">Health
& Medicine Policy Research Group</span></span></a><span class="xnormaltextrun"><span style="color:#201F1E"> is convening </span></span><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__illinoisagingtogether.org_&d=DwMGaQ&c=o14_68DQy6cMJf5D8ZSrZQ&r=kRAisvKZxg7oTmbfp6jBQOEV5DaSzIYyL5ieeFtcvOk&m=qj4WOIG2lPQq-gPf2s6ExQh3Ka2U6n-qqUnOxH0FHsY&s=-V719s7PvDtekSlPazbxm_gLW-FVTzl_d7UydhvKtOs&e=" target="_blank"><span class="xnormaltextrun"><span style="color:blue">Illinois
Aging Together,</span></span></a><span class="xnormaltextrun"><span style="color:#201F1E"> a statewide movement for aging equity. This campaign seeks to have the State of Illinois demonstrate a new level of commitment to supporting Illinois’ rapidly aging
population, families and caregivers, and equitable aging across the life course. </span></span><span class="xeop"><span style="color:#201F1E"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xparagraph" style="vertical-align:baseline;font-kerning:none"><span class="xeop"><span style="color:#201F1E"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xparagraph" style="vertical-align:baseline;font-kerning:none"><span class="xnormaltextrun"><span style="color:#201F1E">Part of this campaign is our
<u>Illinois Aging Together Policy Academy</u>. </span><b>We are asking you to forward and share this opportunity with your community. </b>There are currently three Academies scheduled:</span><span class="xeop"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">
</span><span class="xnormaltextrun">October 22</span><span class="xnormaltextrun"><sup><span style="font-size:8.5pt">nd</span></sup> and 29</span><span class="xnormaltextrun"><sup><span style="font-size:8.5pt">th</span></sup> (Fridays 9-10:30AM). Register </span><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__hmprg.app.neoncrm.com_np_clients_hmprg_eventRegistration.jsp-3Fevent-3D856-26&d=DwMGaQ&c=o14_68DQy6cMJf5D8ZSrZQ&r=kRAisvKZxg7oTmbfp6jBQOEV5DaSzIYyL5ieeFtcvOk&m=qj4WOIG2lPQq-gPf2s6ExQh3Ka2U6n-qqUnOxH0FHsY&s=0-r1BnmlZaiO1x3LQP9QPlLkJAq-_JBESbb7xk9VmRk&e=" target="_blank"><span class="xnormaltextrun"><span style="color:blue">here</span></span></a><span class="xnormaltextrun">. </span><span class="xeop"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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</span><span class="xnormaltextrun">November 4</span><span class="xnormaltextrun"><sup><span style="font-size:8.5pt">th</span></sup> and 11</span><span class="xnormaltextrun"><sup><span style="font-size:8.5pt">th</span></sup> (Thursdays 3-4:30PM). Register </span><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__hmprg.app.neoncrm.com_np_clients_hmprg_eventRegistration.jsp-3Fevent-3D861-26&d=DwMGaQ&c=o14_68DQy6cMJf5D8ZSrZQ&r=kRAisvKZxg7oTmbfp6jBQOEV5DaSzIYyL5ieeFtcvOk&m=qj4WOIG2lPQq-gPf2s6ExQh3Ka2U6n-qqUnOxH0FHsY&s=GQ4g0OeSEU08pIcF6myq61vtJ1L_cglXD2v4ZPOBobU&e=" target="_blank"><span class="xnormaltextrun"><span style="color:blue">here</span></span></a><span class="xnormaltextrun">. </span><span class="xeop"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">
</span><span class="xnormaltextrun">November 29</span><span class="xnormaltextrun"><sup><span style="font-size:8.5pt">th</span></sup> and December 6</span><span class="xnormaltextrun"><sup><span style="font-size:8.5pt">th</span></sup> (Mondays 6:30-8PM). Register </span><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__hmprg.app.neoncrm.com_np_clients_hmprg_eventRegistration.jsp-3Fevent-3D866-26&d=DwMGaQ&c=o14_68DQy6cMJf5D8ZSrZQ&r=kRAisvKZxg7oTmbfp6jBQOEV5DaSzIYyL5ieeFtcvOk&m=qj4WOIG2lPQq-gPf2s6ExQh3Ka2U6n-qqUnOxH0FHsY&s=CsX_gRbqh_veuR9rpN5GOkzuRLlzj-yTw7NiMVQrox0&e=" target="_blank"><span class="xnormaltextrun"><span style="color:blue">here</span></span></a><span class="xnormaltextrun">. </span><span class="xeop"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xparagraph" style="vertical-align:baseline;font-kerning:none"><span class="xeop"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xparagraph" style="vertical-align:baseline;font-kerning:none"><span class="xnormaltextrun">The Academy is comprised of two 90-minute sessions, integrating technical information with group discussion. This is an excellent opportunity for learning,
advocacy, and networking for individuals with personal and professional interest in aging equity and can accommodate diverse levels of experience and knowledge.</span><span class="xeop"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xparagraph" style="vertical-align:baseline;font-kerning:none"><span class="xeop"><span style="color:#201F1E"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xparagraph" style="vertical-align:baseline;font-kerning:none"><span class="xnormaltextrun"><span style="color:#201F1E">This educational opportunity is for interested individuals to discover more about trends in aging in Illinois and to learn how to
describe these trends through social and health equity lenses. It is a cross sector endeavor and not limited to or by subject areas. Attendees will learn how to apply this knowledge in advocacy settings while gaining the tools they need to effectively engage
in the Illinois Aging Together campaign as an ambassador. This Academy is hosted by Health & Medicine Policy Research Group and its Center for Long Term Care Reform. </span></span><span class="xeop"><span style="color:#201F1E"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xparagraph" style="vertical-align:baseline;font-kerning:none"><span class="xnormaltextrun"><span style="color:#201F1E">For more information about Illinois Aging Together, please visit our website: </span></span><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__illinoisagingtogether.org_&d=DwMGaQ&c=o14_68DQy6cMJf5D8ZSrZQ&r=kRAisvKZxg7oTmbfp6jBQOEV5DaSzIYyL5ieeFtcvOk&m=qj4WOIG2lPQq-gPf2s6ExQh3Ka2U6n-qqUnOxH0FHsY&s=-V719s7PvDtekSlPazbxm_gLW-FVTzl_d7UydhvKtOs&e=" target="_blank"><span class="xnormaltextrun"><span style="color:blue">IllinoisAgingTogether.org</span></span></a><span class="xnormaltextrun"><span style="color:#201F1E"> or
feel free to reach out to Brigitte Dietz, </span></span><a href="mailto:bdietz@hmprg.org" target="_blank"><span class="xnormaltextrun"><span style="color:blue">bdietz@hmprg.org</span></span></a><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">,
</span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">or me, </span><a href="mailto:spastore@hmrg.org"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0A06BA">spastore@hmrg.org</span></a><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0A06BA">.</span><span class="xnormaltextrun"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#0070C0"> </span><span style="color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="xparagraph" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span class="xnormaltextrun"><span style="color:black">Sincerely,</span></span><span class="xeop"><span style="color:black"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:black">Sandy Pastore, MSW (she/her)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:#201F1E;background:white">Health and Aging Policy Organizer<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">Health & Medicine Policy Research Group</span><span style="color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">29 E. Madison, Suite 602</span><span style="color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="FR" style="color:black;background:white">Chicago, IL 60602</span><span style="color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="FR" style="color:black;background:white">T: (312) 372-4292 x30<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:black"><a href="http://www.hmprg.org/" target="_blank"><span lang="FR" style="color:#1155CC;background:white">Hmprg.org</span></a></span><span style="color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">September 30, 2021: <a href="http://hmprg.org/events/2021gala">
<span style="color:blue">2021 Health & Medicine Awards Gala and Afterparty</span></a>
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