Aging is an Asset
John A. Logan College has established a committee on “Aging is an Asset in southern Illinois.” The committee is co–chaired by Senator Larry Woolard and Dr. Robert L. Mees, president of John A. Logan College. An action group co–chaired by Dr. Julia Schroeder, Vice President for Instruction at John A. Logan College, and George O’Neill, Executive Director of Shawnee Health Service, has identified six issues to be addressed. The issues and facilitators for each program area include:
| Program Area | Facilitator |
|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Services | Carol Aronson, Program Director Shawnee Alliance for Seniors |
| Housing | Patsy Jensen, Chief Operating Officer Shawnee Health Service |
| Transportation | Tess Ford, Director Center for Rural Health |
| Employment Issues | Kathy Lively, Executive Director MAN-TRA-CON, Corp. Zina Nolen, Special Project Administrator MAN-TRA-CON, Corp. |
| Community Enhancements | Ike Kirkekus, Executive Director Greater Egypt Regional Planning Commission |
| Education & Opportunities | Bob Campbell, Redco Consultant Regional Economic Development Corporation Dr. Deborah Payne, Dean for Instruction John A. Logan College |
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