**MEDIA ADVISORY** Strickland to Hold Virtual Town Hall

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (D-WA) will host a Virtual Town Hall with Family Physician and Clinical Assistant Professor at University of Washington’s School of Medicine, Dr. Jay Fathi, on Wednesday, February 24th, 2021 at 6:30 PM PT via Facebook Live. During the Town Hall, the Congresswoman will provide an update on her work in Congress, hear from WA-10 constituents on a wide-range of issues, and take questions alongside Dr. Fathi.

 

Background:

Dr. Jay Fathi is a family physician and recognized community and health care leader across Washington State. After serving for 12 years as a full spectrum family doctor at the 45th Street Community Health Center, he founded and served as the Senior Medical Director of Community Health at Swedish Health Services. Dr. Fathi then helped lead the implementation of the Affordable Care Act in Washington as President and CEO of Coordinated Care, a managed care health plan that provided health coverage to over 250,000 mostly low income individuals across Washington state, including all 25,000 children, youth, and young adults in foster care.

Dr. Fathi holds an appointment as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine, has served on numerous local, state, and national boards and committees, and has been recognized locally and nationally for teaching, leadership, and dedication to the health and wellbeing of the underserved. Dr. Fathi also works as a consultant and advisor to numerous providers, social service, government, labor, and non-profit organizations working towards system improvements and health equity.   

Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland serves as a Member of the House Armed Services Committee and the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

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