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Jul–Aug 1983 · Vol. 14 · #4

Vol 14 · 32 pages · 157,864 characters of OCR text · Open Issue

Summary

The July-August 1983 issue of HealthPAC Bulletin highlights the First National Conference on Black Women's Health Issues, emphasizing the urgent health disparities faced by black women, particularly in areas like infant mortality and access to care. The conference, organized by the Black Women's Health Network and attended by over 1500 participants, aimed to educate and empower black women regarding their health rights and needs. Additionally, the issue discusses the implications of the proposed sale of McLean Hospital to the Hospital Corporation of America, raising concerns about the impact of for-profit healthcare on quality and access for underserved populations in New York. The Bulletin also features commentary on the rising costs of hospital capital expenditures in New York, warning of a potential funding crisis due to unchecked hospital expansion.

Topics

black-healthmaternal-infant-healthaccess-to-carefor-profit-medicinehealthcare-costspublic-hospitalscommunity-organizinghealth-activismquality-of-caremedicaidlove-canal

Articles · 5

p. 3
A commentary on the proposed sale of McLean Hospital and its implications for health care services.
p. 5–9
An analysis of the impact of proposed capital expenditures by major hospitals in New York and the implications for health care planning.
p. 19–22
A discussion on the benefits and misconceptions surrounding right-to-know laws regarding environmental and occupational health.
p. 23–24
A review of various publications and resources related to environmental health and safety activism.
p. 25–26
An exploration of the biological and psychological aspects of sleep, including its necessity and effects on health.

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