HEALTHCARE 4 ALL PA-PUSH - Southwestern PA chapter of Healthcare 4 all PA
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Podcamp 7 Sessions are Being Announced
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
New People Article on Vermont's Single Payer Plan and PodCamp Update
This is the PUSH blog's 100th post. An article has been published on Vermont's Single Payer health care law passed last year in this month's issue of The Thomas Merton Center's newspaper, The New People. It was adapted from a post on the PUSH blog which you can read here. The New People article can be seen on page 3 in the viewer below at the bottom plus all of the other articles.
Also coming up On Oct. 27 & 28 will be PodCamp, a social media unconference at Point Park University. Last week, they had a round table discussion on social media and the news which can be seen below. Speakers at the PodCamp East in Wilmington, Del event included Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del) and Gov. Jack Markell.
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Friday, October 5, 2012
Unionizing Efforts at UPMC
Dear Molly,
Everyone in Pittsburgh knows UPMC is rich, but until last week,
most didn’t know just how rich.
UPMC’s real estate portfolio got close examination in a series
of stories in the Post-Gazette that showed UPMC now owns an
estimated $2.5 billion in Allegheny County property. And because of
UPMC’s charitable, “not for profit” status, it avoids paying taxes
on 86% of this property taking $42 million in revenue away from our
schools, cities and the County.
It’s time we had a real discussion about making UPMC
live up to its non-profit, public charity status. Join
us in asking Allegheny County Council to hold a public
hearing.
The series also highlighted ways in which the health system is
completely unaccountable, using our healthcare dollars and tax
breaks to act like a for-profit corporation. Examples abound of
UPMC's willingness to pay just about any price for a desired piece
of land, to distort real estate markets, and to cloak its intentions
behind third party operators. One article even suggests that its new
hospital in Monroeville serves more as a “giant billboard” than a
real healthcare facility for members of the community.
At a time we’re taking teachers out of classrooms and
cutting transit service to the bone, can we really afford to
subsidize UPMC’s land buying binges?
UPMC’s questionable behavior isn’t just limited to its real
estate transactions. Despite making $351 million in operating
profits last year and holding $4 billion in reserves , many UPMC
employees live in poverty and earn less than a family-sustaining
wage.
It’s time for our largest landowner and “charity” to
start acting with OUR interests in mind. We need Allegheny
County Council to investigate UPMC’s actions. Sign
this petition calling for a public hearing.
With your help we can Make It Our UPMC.
Sincerely,
Rev. David Thornton
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
University of Pittsburgh's: Pittsburgh Hispanic Heritage Celebration 2012: A Focus on Healthcare
“Providing Health Care for an Invisible Community: Salud Para Niños Celebrating 10 Years of Service”
by Diego Chaves-Gnecco, MD, Assistant Professor University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Director and Founder Salud Para Niños, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
“De la Mano con la Salud”: A Network of Latino Men”
by Patricia Documet, MD, DrPH, Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health
Refreshments to follow. Free and open to the community.
Sponsors:
Office of Community Relations, University of Pittsburgh
Center for Latin American Studies, University of Pittsburgh
Mayor’s Office, City of Pittsburgh
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Sunday, September 23, 2012
New Mike Stout Video on Braddock's Need for a New Community Hospital
I received this new video that was put together by Tony Buba of Braddock Films on the need for a new community hospital in Braddock, PA. Mike Stout who sings the tribute to Braddock Hospital will also be performing on October 7 at the Frick Fine Arts Center at 7:30 with the Human Union Band. Details can be seen at the Facebook page here. Buba is also raising money for a documentary profiling the damage done by Braddock Hospital being closed by UPMC called the Kickstarter Campaign. Info is below.
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Thursday, September 20, 2012
Monday, September 17, 2012
Healthy Artists and Dazzletine Presents Review
Below is a Summary of the Healthy Artists event on August 24.
Partying Down with Artists and Activists
On Friday evening, August 24th, Healthy Artists threw a one-of-a-kind party at Assemble uniting health care advocates, young people, and artists. First, health care advocates, including the Merton Center’s Molly Rush and Be Well! Pittsburgh’s Jude Vachon took the stage. Their talks covered issues such as the Affordable Care Act, Single-Payer, and Voter ID issues. The talks were followed by a creative workshop in which young people and artists created around the issue of health care reform and presented their ideas to the audience. Afterwards, local conceptual artist/folk-singer Jenn Gooch played, followed by the indie glam-rock Dazzletine.
The host of the event was the unique organization, Healthy Artists. The group produces a free to watch, online documentary series in which young Pittsburgh artists discuss their lives, their work, and their experiences with the current health care system. The topic of health care particularly affects the young artist demographic; many artists work non-traditional jobs and part-time jobs that do not provide health insurance. Additionally, the largest uninsured pool in the U.S. is comprised of young people in the 19-29 year age range. Healthy Artists aspires to give voice and exposure to these young artists, while bringing vitality and artistry to a serious social justice issue that has yet to fully connect with a youthful population.
To watch the series and learn about future events, visit: www.healthyartists.org
Julie Sokolow is a filmmaker, musician, and writer, living in Pittsburgh, PA. She is currently directing a feature documentary entitled Aspie Seeks Love and she also produces the Healthy Artists documentary series.
Partying Down with Artists and Activists
On Friday evening, August 24th, Healthy Artists threw a one-of-a-kind party at Assemble uniting health care advocates, young people, and artists. First, health care advocates, including the Merton Center’s Molly Rush and Be Well! Pittsburgh’s Jude Vachon took the stage. Their talks covered issues such as the Affordable Care Act, Single-Payer, and Voter ID issues. The talks were followed by a creative workshop in which young people and artists created around the issue of health care reform and presented their ideas to the audience. Afterwards, local conceptual artist/folk-singer Jenn Gooch played, followed by the indie glam-rock Dazzletine.
The host of the event was the unique organization, Healthy Artists. The group produces a free to watch, online documentary series in which young Pittsburgh artists discuss their lives, their work, and their experiences with the current health care system. The topic of health care particularly affects the young artist demographic; many artists work non-traditional jobs and part-time jobs that do not provide health insurance. Additionally, the largest uninsured pool in the U.S. is comprised of young people in the 19-29 year age range. Healthy Artists aspires to give voice and exposure to these young artists, while bringing vitality and artistry to a serious social justice issue that has yet to fully connect with a youthful population.
To watch the series and learn about future events, visit: www.healthyartists.org
Julie Sokolow is a filmmaker, musician, and writer, living in Pittsburgh, PA. She is currently directing a feature documentary entitled Aspie Seeks Love and she also produces the Healthy Artists documentary series.
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