May 8, 2006 (BOSTON, MA) — Dozens of people, including health care professionals and advocates, teachers, members of labor, business and faith-based groups, and concerned citizens from across the state will accompany members of the Health Care for Massachusetts Campaign (HCMC) Tuesday, May 9th to rally for the second and final "yes" vote on the Health Care Constitutional Amendment at the May 10th Constitutional Convention. The Amendment, which is supported by 120 organizations, including the Massachusetts Nurses Association, will guarantee every Massachusetts resident access to affordable, comprehensive coverage for medically necessary health and mental health care services, prescription drugs and devices. A "yes" vote will send the Amendment to voters this November.
WHO:
Health care professionals and advocates, teachers, faith-based communities, labor and business groups and concerned citizens
WHAT:
Rally for the Health Care Constitutional Amendment
WHERE:
In front of the State House
WHEN:
Tuesday, May 9, 2006 from 12 to 1pm
CONTACT:
Heidi Boie 508.846.5307
