Author Archives: JoshHCN-NYC

Union members, local leaders, residents and hospital workers came out Sunday to show their support for Long Island College Hospital, which is operating under the threat of closure. Last week, a judge issued a temporary restraining order against the hospital’s … Continue reading →

“We’re here to highlight the crisis of medical debt in this country,” explained Elizabeth Oram, a nurse practicing in Chelsea. She and dozens of her medical colleagues participated in the daylong event, called Life or Debt. White-coated and scrub-wearing professionals … Continue reading →

A coalition of groups associated with Occupy Wall Street took to the streets of midtown Manhattan on Thursday evening calling for the abolition of the for-profit health care system in the United States and the creation of a government-run single-payer … Continue reading →

NY Times – “For-profit health care does not work,” (Jill Furillo, executive director of the New York State Nurses Association) said. “People in the Assembly listened to us, and so did Gov. Andrew Cuomo.” Mr. Berger scoffed at that idea … Continue reading →

Join us at the next Healthcare-NOW! NYC meeting. We will be discussing plans for the annual lobby day on Tues. May 21st, gaining endorsements for New York Health, and more! Healthcare-NOW! NYC Meeting Thursday, March 28th, 6pm 220 5th Ave, … Continue reading →

What started as a temporary first aid tent along the Occupy Eugene movement in October 2011 became the Occupy Medical clinic in February 2012. “What we are trying to do is show Oregonians what it looks like to have single-payer,” … Continue reading →

Join Strike Debt, Healthcare for the 99%, Occupy Town Square, and MANY others on March 23 for a day of free healthcare, radical education and a march to highlight community hospital closings. In response to our broken and bankrupt health … Continue reading →

In Solidarity with Strike Debt & Healthcare for the 99% THURS, MARCH 21 – It’s time to take our message to the streets – U.S. Healthcare – It’s a Matter of “Life or Debt”. Join Strike Debt, Healthcare for the … Continue reading →

For Immediate Release: Thursday, March 7, 2013 Contact: Gottfried: Mischa Sogut, (518) 455-4941, Sogutm@assembly.state.ny.us Perkins: Tom Briggs, (518) 455-2441, Tobriggs@nysenate.gov Universal Health Care for New York Introduced “New York Health” Single Payer Bill Provides Comprehensive Coverage Regardless of Income A … Continue reading →

Join Strike Debt for a Week of Action to Declare a Healthcare Emergency: It’s a Matter of “Life or Debt” March 16-23 In the U.S., healthcare is a bankrupt system run on debt: 62% of personal bankruptcies are linked to … Continue reading →