Summary
The October 1970 issue of HealthPAC Bulletin focuses on the ongoing struggles at Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx, where community and worker groups are challenging the control of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Hospital. The issue highlights the tensions between medical empires and grassroots movements advocating for patient care over institutional priorities. Notably, the Think Lincoln group has been at the forefront of demands for better health services, including changes to the hospital's abortion program following a tragic incident. Additionally, the Bulletin discusses broader community health initiatives in the Lower East Side, emphasizing the rise of insurgent forces seeking accountability from established medical institutions.
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Articles · 8
This article discusses the struggles of community and worker groups against medical empires, particularly focusing on the situation at Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx.
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The article highlights the community's response to health issues and the insurgent forces consolidating around health services in the Lower East Side of New York.
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This piece examines the dynamics between New York Medical College and Mount Sinai Medical Center in addressing community health needs in East Harlem.
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The article critiques the Downstate Medical Center's approach to patient care and its relationship with the surrounding Brooklyn community.
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This article discusses the challenges faced by Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in addressing community health needs and the opposition it faces from local groups.
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The article reports on a strike by New York City's Bridge and Tunnel officers protesting unhealthy air quality in tunnels.
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This piece investigates the growing reliance of New York City on private consulting firms for health planning and the implications for public accountability.
The article corrects previous omissions and errors in a chart on medical and nursing school admissions.
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