AS THE Legislature and Governor Patrick confront a budget deficit for next year, they will need to find new revenues as well as decide which state programs will survive and… Read more »
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Who needs public health? (MS)
State health reform is dysfunctional (MS)
RE "
Give Mass. model time to succeed (MS)
TO MAKE a cultural and behavioral shift takes strong will, education, and time. Since health reform was passed in Massachusetts in April 2006, 432,000 people now have health insurance. Many… Read more »
24-seven approach offers us a way (MS)
WHY ARE emergency rooms used so often? Maybe because they are there 24-seven, and you can go without an appointment. Yes, many of the problems dealt with could be handled… Read more »
Gap in paid sick time (MS)
YOU REPORTED that visits to Massachusetts emergency rooms grew 7 percent between 2005 and 2007, and that many of these visits could have been treated in a doctor’s office. Many… Read more »
TV Coverage of WPH: Is Worcester prepared for the swine flu? (AZ)
Save the public health services,’ city coalition urges (DS)
David’s Note:
Letter to Mr. O’Brien, Mayor Lukes and Members of the Worcester City Council
April 24, 2009 City Manager Michael V. O’BrienCity Hall455 Main StWorcester, MA 01608Cc: Mayor Lukes and Worcester City Council Re: Call to protect public health in the city budget Dear… Read more »
Campaign Launched to Save Public Health Services in Worcester, Oppose Idea of Privatization
As U.S. Launches Swine Flu Emergency, Worcester Eliminates Staff That Protects City WORCESTER, MA. — As the nation mobilizes to confront the intensifying outbreak of swine flu, a coalition of… Read more »
Rally: Help Save Worcester’s Public Health Services
Attend a Rally/Visibility Outside City HallTuesday, May 5, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. 455 Main St., Worcester, MA
