AoA Media Advisory

MMay 20, 2002

MEDIA ADVISORY

For: May 21, 2002

HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson will be joined by Assistant Secretary for Aging Josefina G. Carbonell and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Tom Scully to announce a new initiative using volunteer ombudsmen to promote quality care in nursing homes.

Following the announcement, they will tour Iona Senior Services, a nonprofit community organization serving seniors and their families.

Where: Iona Senior Services
4125 Albemarle St., N.W.
Washington

When: 10 a.m.
Contact:
HHS Press Office
(202) 690-6343