Year: 2012
Addressing the Disrespect Disconnect
Dighton selectmen vote to draft opposition letter to closure of Taunton State Hospital
Massachusetts Residents Petition To Save Taunton State Hospital & Protect Access to Quality Mental Health Services in Southeastern Mass
Please download and print copies of the petition to circulate and gather signatures from your colleagues, friends and family. Completed petitions can be returned to the Massachusetts Nurses Association, 340… Read more »
The drumbeat of media coverage supporting our call to Save Taunton State Hospital and increase access to mental health services continues
Shame on John O’Brien For Cutting Staff & Services To Pay for UMMMC Crimes and Misdemeanors
We are outraged and appalled by the recent news reports of the hefty sanctions and the undisclosed millions of dollars UMMMC management must pay for their unseemly scam to deceive… Read more »
MNA Response to UMMMC Layoffs and Sale of Home Health Services
UMass Memorial Medical Center, despite posting profits in excess of $150 Million in the last three years, announced today that it plans to sell off its home health and hospice… Read more »
MNA Members Encouraged to Attend Candlelight Vigils for Slain Mental Health Worker Stephanie Moulton
Wednesday, February 8th – 6:30pm in Three Locations As the issue of proposed cuts to mental health services is being debated, SEIU 509, along with Stephanie’s Family and Friends, MassCOSH,… Read more »
UMass Fined 520K by Attorney General for Bone Marrow Scam One Day After Announcing Cut to Staff and Services
MNA Sees Obscene Link Between Two Stories One day after the hospital announces massive layoffs and the sell-off of key services, we now know one of the real reasons why… Read more »
Suicides increase statewide and spike in Plymouth County
On health care, Legislature shouldn’t hurt its own reform
BOSTON GLOBE EDITORIAL
