health care
Stanford academics hit U.S. blockade on Cuba
May 14, 2010The April 30 issue of the journal "Science" documents both Cuban health care accomplishments and harm to Cubans' health from the U.S. economic blockade.
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For Haitians, first there’s God, then Cuban doctors
May 3, 2010Haitian President René Preval said, "For the Haitians first there is God and then the Cuban doctors, and it's not just me saying that ... but also the very poorest citizens."
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Hero of labor, Will Parry, celebrates 90th birthday
April 27, 2010SEATTLE - At his 90th birthday party, April 24, Will Parry picked up his guitar and led 400 union brothers and sisters, family, comrades, and friends in singing "Carry It On," ending, "No more tears, for...
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Nursing home workers strike hard-line Spectrum Corp.
April 22, 2010Nurses, nursing assistants and elder-care support staff at four skilled nursing homes operated by Spectrum Healthcare went on strike in four Connecticut cities this week.
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Health reform: The lie lasts until the truth arrives
April 16, 2010MERIDEN, Conn. - Labor, clergy, small business and health care advocates here are challenging the corporate misinformation barrage against health care reform.
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