Health Care
End Medical Date Virtual Campaign Forum
End Medical Debt Virtual Campaign Forum Thursday, February 9, 6:30-7:30PM RSVP: http://cit.ac/emd-virtual This event will bring together organizations and advocates from across the state to learn about the crisis of medical debt in New York state and to discuss how we will organize together to win reforms to protect patients and hold hospitals accountable. To…
Hochul appoints Conservative Chief Judge
We want to share with you State Senator Rivera’s statement regarding Governor Hochul’s nomination of Hector LaSalle to be New York State’s next Chief Judge. We share the Senator’s concerns and encourage you to express your opinion by calling Governor Hochul before it’s too late. Please call the Governor at 1-518-474-8390.Please also contact other elected officials (contact…
Canvass for the New York Health Act at the Labor Day Parade
The Labor Day Parade is Saturday Sept. 10th 9 – 11 AM. Everybody loves a parade! Join us in canvassing rank and file for the NY Health Act as they gather for the march. We are meeting at 9 AM at 44th and 5th Avenue. Grab your free T-shirt, some flyers and petition postcards. All are welcome!…
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Congratulations to our Steering Committee Member Helen Krim
We are proud to share that NWBI’s Helen Krim has had her article published in the Riverdale Press, The text of her article follows: “Health insurance providers are seeking an average rate increase of 18.7% next year for individuals and 16.5% for small group plans, state records show.” David Robinson Lohud.com 6/21/22 The chutzpah of this request is…
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Ride and Rally for New York Health Act
On Saturday, April 9th, Grassroots Action NY — in coalition with the Campaign for New York Health, PNHP, NYC DSA, NW Bronx Indivisible, NWBCCC, NYPAN, Bronx Progressives, Times Up, Transportation Alternatives Bronx Committee, and the NYC Food Delivery Movement — is gathering in the Bronx to demand that the New York State Legislature pass the…
Racism and Our Families’ Health: Connecting the Dots… Racism and Mental Health
Save the Date! Racism and Our Families’ Health: Connecting the Dots… Racism and Mental Health July 23rd, 2021 from 10am-12:15pm Virtual Town Hall Organized by the Bronx Health REACH, endorsed by the Bronx People’s Platform and NWBCC The Bronx was the hardest hit by the pandemic and ranks 62 out of 62 counties in NY…
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