health care
New book explores and praises Cuban health care for the people
September 14, 2020Don Fitz’s book brings together information on Cuba’s Revolution and Cuba’s brand of health care; it communicates a vision of progressive social change. Clearly written and easily read, it deserves a wide audience.
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Nurses united in the fight for a new contract at Connecticut’s Backus Hospital
August 20, 2020Eastern Connecticut’s health care workers and their unions are leading the way to a militant labor movement focusing on workers’ and community needs.
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Already hollowed-out U.S. health system faces even more cuts
July 2, 2020The people who spend their lives working in public health say the temporary coronavirus funds won’t fix the eroded foundation entrusted with protecting the nation’s health as thousands continue to die.
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China sends medical experts to support Italy’s fight against coronavirus
March 14, 2020Rome blasts the EU for ignoring its pleas for help.
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Leading health experts warn that U.S. is past coronavirus containment
March 14, 2020Some 40 to 70 percent of the population could become infected in the next 12 to 18 months, UCSF bio-hub panel says.
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