Nurses Oppose Trump Administration Plan to Discriminate Against Patients Under Cover of ‘Moral Objection’
Today, National Nurses United criticized the Trump Administration's plan to create a new division within the Health and Human Services Department that would promote discrimination by medical workers against a patient’s right to receive medical care under the cover of “moral or religious beliefs.”
“Nothing is more basic to the professional practice of nursing, and nurses’ bond with the public, than the commitment to protect and advocate for the rights of patients to receive the medical care they need, when and where they need it,” said NNU Co-President Jean Ross, RN.
Nurses Press Quorum with a Demand to Stop Affinity Closure
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Nurses Opposes Trump Administration Deportation Threats Against Salvadorans, other Immigrants Living in the U.S.
In the wake of the Trump Administration decision this week to end the temporary protected status for over 200,000 Salvadorans living in the U.S., National Nurses United said today that it opposes the administration’s threats of deportation of an expanding list of Mexican, Central American and Caribbean immigrants in the U.S.
Dennis Kucinich joins Affinity nurses’ rally
Families and nurses shared testimonies of times when the staff of Affinity Medical Center stepped up and provided excellent care to them or loved ones. Nurses at Affinity Medical Center, patients and supporters rallied outside the hospital’s main entrance Tuesday morning to discuss the devastating effects the hospital’s closure would have on the community and those who need care.
It's Time To Move The Healthy California Act ( S.B. 562) Forward!
Affinity RNs to Describe Impact on Public Health Posed by Hospital Closure Threat Pledge to Work with Elected Leaders, Community to Save Hospital
Registered Nurses who work at Affinity Medical Center in Massillon, Oh. will hold a press briefing in front of the hospital Tuesday morning to discuss the likely effects of the threatened closure of the hospital on public health in the region.
What: Press Conference with Affinity Medical Center RNs
When: Tuesday, January 9, 2018, 10 a.m.
Where: In front of Affinity Medical Center,
875 8th St., outside 8th Street entrance, Main Entrance, Massillon, Oh