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SEIU Partnership with Western Governor’s University to Offer Affordable Programs for Nurses
A new partnership between the 85,000 nurse members of the Service Employees International Union, Western Governors University (WGU), and the Healthcare Career Advancement Program (H-CAP) will provide a new, more affordable way for SEIU member nurses to earn BSN and MN degrees.
2013 Legislative Session Wrapup
In a challenging session, Local 1991 won on pensions and elections reform, held the line on funding for Jackson, beat back trauma deregulation and pushed for Medicaid expansion. There’s still work to do, including calling for a special session to expand healthcare to 1.2 million Floridians.
Nurse Lobby Day Photos
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Medicaid Town Hall With Democratic Leaders on May 13
Happy Nurses Week! Happy Hospital Week!
Join us for several events celebrating our nurses and healthcare professionals at Jackson Health System.
Call Gov. Scott to Demand Special Session!
The fight for Medicaid Expansion is not over Make two calls with the following message: “My name is [name] and I live in [city]. I am outraged that the legislature has put politics over the health of working families and the economy. I DEMAND a special session so Florida can accept the federal funding toContinue reading “Call Gov. Scott to Demand Special Session!”
Miami Herald: No to deregulation of trauma centers
Having more trauma centers doesn’t mean better care. On the contrary, it means diluting the quality of care for patients requiring emergency treatment because there are only so many trauma surgeons available. They keep their skills sharp by seeing a constant volume of cases. The more they see, the better they get — that’s why they call it the practice of medicine.
Nurse Lobby Day A Success
Last week, 100 of our friends and colleagues from JHS went to Tallahassee to lobby legislators on Medicaid expansion and funding for Jackson. See coverage here. They met with dozens of legislators, were recognized in the chamber of the Florida House, held a press conference and delivered personal stories to House Speaker Will Weatherford’s office.Continue reading “Nurse Lobby Day A Success”
Meet New FRB Member Irene Lipof
Jackson Health System nurses, doctors and other healthcare professionals welcomed the news that Miami civic activist Irene Lipof has been appointed to the Jackson Health System Financial Recovery Board. Lipof was named by the AFL-CIO, which has the right to designate one member to the board which oversees the public hospital system. “Ms. Lipof has been a strongContinue reading “Meet New FRB Member Irene Lipof”