Last month the House of Representatives passed a bill that would cover most Americans. Senate leaders have pledged to hold a vote on their version before Christmas.
The next step is for the Senate to pass a bill so that Congress can come together to pass a bill that President Obama can sign.
LAC+USC employees are represented by SEIU 721, the union of doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, medical technicians and other health care professionals who are fighting to fix our health care system.
Make the Call Today!
Tell your Senator, “California families deserve a vote on real health insurance reform. Vote yes. We can’t afford to wait.” Call 1-866-308-6259.
“People are choosing to put food on the table rather than buy medication. No one should be put into that position.”
Dr. Sam Kalioundji, MD, Resident Physician, LAC+USC Medical Center
“We’re here because we believe in health care reform and we need to make sure a vote moves forward in the Senate.”
Dr. Courtney Washington, MD, Resident Physician, LAC+USC Medical Center
“Our emergency room is overburdened with people that are not insured – they comprise at least 50% of the patients we see every day. The need for health care reform is great.”
Loida Loyola, RN, Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
“We’re seeing patients who are harder to take care because of multiple medical problems. These are things that could have been prevented. We can break that cycle if we pass health care reform.”
Carlos Larranaga, RN
Featured: Alicia Mancillas, LVN; Willie Green, RN; Romana Perez, RN, Ileana Meza, NP.
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