Kenya says first batch of COVID-19 vaccines to arrive in March metro.us - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from metro.us Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Medical experts say the Health Technology Assessment Council's review is necessary because it considers the ethical, legal, social and health system implications of using a vaccine for a public health program
CP photo: Jared Wickerham Ed Gainey The Pittsburgh mayoral race is well underway, and state Rep. Ed Gainey (D-Lincoln-Lemington) is setting up battle lines around the region’s preeminent medical powerhouse: UPMC. In a virtual event on Feb. 23, Gainey spoke about his plans to fight for health care workers. This pledge came as SEIU Healthcare, the largest union of health care workers in the state, voiced their official support for Gainey’s mayoral bid. “We can’t have a thriving community unless everyone pays their fair share,” said Gainey. “It is time.” As part of his endorsement, Gainey rolled out an economic proposal for the city that includes reinstating a lawsuit to challenge the charitable status of UPMC. The hospital giant, which has several executives raking in multi-million-dollar salaries, is technica
Massachusetts nurses vote to strike for safe staffing ratios
The nurses at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts, have been working since November 2019 without a contract. On February 10, they gave their overwhelming approval for strike action for safer working conditions and patient outcomes, with 89 percent of 800 voting in favor.
When negotiations resumed on February 11, management left the table after five minutes. Since that time, the nurses have been left in limbo. There has been no indication that the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA) is preparing to call a strike. The MNA would be contractually required to issue a 10-day strike notice to the hospital.
Health Department Announces Additional 1st Dose COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments; For Phases 1a1, 1a2, 1b And Adults 65+ chattanoogan.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from chattanoogan.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.