FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, Jan. 14, 2010

CONTACT: John Schuster
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
305-995-1126

***MEDIA ADVISORY***

M-DCPS PARTNERS WITH UM TO PROMOTE FLORIDA KIDCARE HEALTH INSURANCE

WHO: 

Superintendent of Schools Alberto M. Carvalho, University of Miami President Dr. Donna Shalala, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services officials, Florida KidCare staff, parents, students and concerned citizens

WHAT:

Florida KidCare Insurance Campaign

WHEN:

Wednesday, January 19, 2011
11 a.m.

WHERE:

Melrose Elementary School
3050 NW 35th Street
Miami, FL  33142

WHY:

Miami-Dade County Public Schools has partnered with the University of Miami to promote health insurance for children.  There are more than 8 million children living in the United States without health insurance.  This campaign will help families enroll their children in the Florida KidCare insurance program.  Counselors will be available to help complete applications.    

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