Friday, December 08, 2006
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Press Conference Today Regarding SB 840
Tuesday Sept 19 11:00 am Press Conference to decry Governor's anticipated veto of SB 840 at 8405 Beverly Boulevard (@ Orlando)
Yes we hoped it wasn't true, but it looks like the Governor will cast his lot with the White House and private health insurers and veto SB 840(see awful San Diego Union-Tribune Article ). Come out and join us to express your outrage at
Los Angeles Free Clinic
Beverly Health Center
8405 Beverly Boulevard (@ Orlando)
Los Angeles, CA 90048
The Press Conferences are sponsored by a broad coalition of SB 840 supporters are being held throughout California next Tuesday, September 19 at 11:00 AM. Please come and show support for SB 840 and tell the governor one more time to do the right thing - sign SB 840 OR express your disappointment at the governor if he vetoes the bill.
It is critical that everyone who cares about true healthcare reform let the Governor know that we will not give up until we've reached universal healthcare in California!
Contact:
Jim Walker, CSEA
(818) 502-3847 (o)
(661) 839-2925 (c)
Emily Gold, Sen. Kuehl’s office
(310) 441-9084 (o)
Yes we hoped it wasn't true, but it looks like the Governor will cast his lot with the White House and private health insurers and veto SB 840(see awful San Diego Union-Tribune Article ). Come out and join us to express your outrage at
Los Angeles Free Clinic
Beverly Health Center
8405 Beverly Boulevard (@ Orlando)
Los Angeles, CA 90048
The Press Conferences are sponsored by a broad coalition of SB 840 supporters are being held throughout California next Tuesday, September 19 at 11:00 AM. Please come and show support for SB 840 and tell the governor one more time to do the right thing - sign SB 840 OR express your disappointment at the governor if he vetoes the bill.
It is critical that everyone who cares about true healthcare reform let the Governor know that we will not give up until we've reached universal healthcare in California!
Contact:
Jim Walker, CSEA
(818) 502-3847 (o)
(661) 839-2925 (c)
Emily Gold, Sen. Kuehl’s office
(310) 441-9084 (o)
Monday, August 28, 2006
Recognizing A Stroke--Important Signs To Look For
Some useful information I thought I'd pass along.
DOESN'T HURT TO READ THIS AGAIN AND AGAIN.
THE "TONGUE" DEAL IS AN ADDED SIGN......
STROKE: Remember The 1st Three Letters...S, T, R
STROKE IDENTIFICATION:
Neurologist say that if they can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours they can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. The trick is getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.
RECOGNIZING A STROKE
To remember the "3" steps, STR -- Read and Learn!
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.
Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:
S *Ask the individual to SMILE.
T *Ask the person to TALK . to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE
(Coherently) (i.e. . . It is sunny out today)
R *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out their tongue... if the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indication of a stroke}
If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call 9-1-1 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.
A cardiologist says if everyone who read this story passes it along to 10 other people, you can bet that at least one life will be saved.
DOESN'T HURT TO READ THIS AGAIN AND AGAIN.
THE "TONGUE" DEAL IS AN ADDED SIGN......
STROKE: Remember The 1st Three Letters...S, T, R
STROKE IDENTIFICATION:
Neurologist say that if they can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours they can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. The trick is getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.
RECOGNIZING A STROKE
To remember the "3" steps, STR -- Read and Learn!
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.
Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:
S *Ask the individual to SMILE.
T *Ask the person to TALK . to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE
(Coherently) (i.e. . . It is sunny out today)
R *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out their tongue... if the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indication of a stroke}
If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call 9-1-1 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.
A cardiologist says if everyone who read this story passes it along to 10 other people, you can bet that at least one life will be saved.
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Press Release-One Care For All
Dear Universal Health Care Supporter:
This week there will be an historic vote on Universal Health Care(Senate Bill 840) in the California Assembly. SB 840 will provide comprehensive, high quality health insurance for all Californians.
If the Assembly passes SB 840, it will go to Governor Schwarzenegger�s desk for his signature. If it goes on his desk and he signs it, we will have a general plan for universal health insurance by the end of the year.
Or, if he vetoes it, then we all know that Governor Schwarzenegger stands against real universal health insurance.
Either way we're one big step closer to universal health insurance.
Please take a moment click here and tell your Assembly member and the Governor to vote Yes on SB 840.
We're making it happen!
Thank you for helping heal California.
Sincerely,
Geoff Cunningham
OneCareNow Campaign Committee
Health Care for All-CA, Membership Secretary
This week there will be an historic vote on Universal Health Care(Senate Bill 840) in the California Assembly. SB 840 will provide comprehensive, high quality health insurance for all Californians.
If the Assembly passes SB 840, it will go to Governor Schwarzenegger�s desk for his signature. If it goes on his desk and he signs it, we will have a general plan for universal health insurance by the end of the year.
Or, if he vetoes it, then we all know that Governor Schwarzenegger stands against real universal health insurance.
Either way we're one big step closer to universal health insurance.
Please take a moment click here and tell your Assembly member and the Governor to vote Yes on SB 840.
We're making it happen!
Thank you for helping heal California.
Sincerely,
Geoff Cunningham
OneCareNow Campaign Committee
Health Care for All-CA, Membership Secretary
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Press Release-Vote For SB 840
Press Release
Dear Universal Health Insurance Supporter:
In August there will be an historic vote on Senate Bill 840 in the California Assembly. SB 840 will provide comprehensive, high quality health insurance for all Californians.
If the Assembly passes SB 840, it will go to Governor Schwarzenegger’s desk for his signature. If it goes on his desk and he signs it, we will have a general plan for universal health insurance by the end of the year.
Or if he vetoes it, then we all know that Governor Schwarzenegger stands against real universal health insurance.
Either way we're one big step closer to universal health insurance.
Please take a moment to visit and tell your Assembly member to vote Yes on SB 840.
We're making it happen!
Thank you for helping heal California.
Sincerely,
Geoff Cunningham
OneCareNow Organizer
Health Care for All-CA, Membership Secretary
Message sent by:
Geoff Cunningham
2612 Foothill Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
888 442-4255
Dear Universal Health Insurance Supporter:
In August there will be an historic vote on Senate Bill 840 in the California Assembly. SB 840 will provide comprehensive, high quality health insurance for all Californians.
If the Assembly passes SB 840, it will go to Governor Schwarzenegger’s desk for his signature. If it goes on his desk and he signs it, we will have a general plan for universal health insurance by the end of the year.
Or if he vetoes it, then we all know that Governor Schwarzenegger stands against real universal health insurance.
Either way we're one big step closer to universal health insurance.
Please take a moment to visit and tell your Assembly member to vote Yes on SB 840.
We're making it happen!
Thank you for helping heal California.
Sincerely,
Geoff Cunningham
OneCareNow Organizer
Health Care for All-CA, Membership Secretary
Message sent by:
Geoff Cunningham
2612 Foothill Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
888 442-4255
HealthCareForAll--Update
Press Release:
Mon, 10 Jul 2006 23:09:56 -0700
Come to the Health Care for All-San Fernando Valley meeting
on
Thursday, July 20th at 7:30 PM. Same place as usual--6150
Van Nuys
Blvd. at Calvert Street, State Office Building auditorium,
Room 135.
You will see a TEST SCREENING of 'California's Healthcare
Solution,'
the educational documentary film that our chapter has
produced to
support Senator Kuehl's universal health insurance bill.
We will also be making plans for the statewide HCA Board
meeting on
July 29th where the completed documentary will be shown for
the first
time.
The REAL Premiere of 'California's Healthcare Solution'
will be on
Sunday, July 30th, 5-7 PM at the Local 80 Soundstage where
we held the
April Faux Premiere--2520 West Olive Blvd. at Buena Vista
in
Burbank.SAVE THE DATE!
At the meeting on the 20th, we will also be announcing the
cities we
plan to sponsor for the OneCareNow! Campaign that launches
on August
12th.
You will also hear about Senator Kuehl's plan to bring SB
840 to a vote
in the Legislature by the end of August!
Things are really happening fast now, so come and be a part
of the
excitement. We're going to make universal health insurance
a reality in
California!
Don Schroeder & Sharon Stevens, Co-Directors
Health Care for All-San Fernando Valley
Mon, 10 Jul 2006 23:09:56 -0700
Come to the Health Care for All-San Fernando Valley meeting
on
Thursday, July 20th at 7:30 PM. Same place as usual--6150
Van Nuys
Blvd. at Calvert Street, State Office Building auditorium,
Room 135.
You will see a TEST SCREENING of 'California's Healthcare
Solution,'
the educational documentary film that our chapter has
produced to
support Senator Kuehl's universal health insurance bill.
We will also be making plans for the statewide HCA Board
meeting on
July 29th where the completed documentary will be shown for
the first
time.
The REAL Premiere of 'California's Healthcare Solution'
will be on
Sunday, July 30th, 5-7 PM at the Local 80 Soundstage where
we held the
April Faux Premiere--2520 West Olive Blvd. at Buena Vista
in
Burbank.SAVE THE DATE!
At the meeting on the 20th, we will also be announcing the
cities we
plan to sponsor for the OneCareNow! Campaign that launches
on August
12th.
You will also hear about Senator Kuehl's plan to bring SB
840 to a vote
in the Legislature by the end of August!
Things are really happening fast now, so come and be a part
of the
excitement. We're going to make universal health insurance
a reality in
California!
Don Schroeder & Sharon Stevens, Co-Directors
Health Care for All-San Fernando Valley
Friday, June 16, 2006
OneCareNow Update
PRESS RELEASE
The OneCareNow 365-City Campaign
Starts August 12 in Los Osos/Morro Bay!
Join our LA Summer Up-Date Meeting
next Monday, June 19 at 7:00PM
at convenient Westside Pavilion.
There’s a lot going on this month and more to come this summer.
Take just 90 minutes to join your Los Angeles Chapter friends as we:
1) Get important news about Senator Kuehl’s SB 840 Legislative Push and the OneCareNow Campaign
2) Check out the OneCareNow Tabling Materials and new Campaign Flyer
3) Organize CATs (Community Action Teams) in Beverly Hills, Culver City, Santa Monica, West Hollywood
4) Form the planning committee for the Los Angeles City Event of August 12, 2007
5) Hear former HCA-LA Director Doris Nelson’s focus on fund raising
6) Sign up for new 4-hour Activist Training Programs in LA, El Monte or Long Beach co-sponsored by Health Access, Breast Cancer Action, Latino Issues Forum and others
7) Share your ideas for this successful revolution in California’s health care
Meeting at: The Westside Pavilion Community Room A – 3rd Floor Food Court area, Westside Pavilion
Use the entrance on Overland, just south of Pico. Drive up the ramp marked “rooftop parking” but stay left on “Level 5” and park on that same level as the entrance to the Pavilion third floor Food Court area. The Community Room is down the corridor next to the Office of the Building. Coffee and
Cookies will be served (but alas, no wine is allowed).
The OneCareNow 365-City Campaign
Starts August 12 in Los Osos/Morro Bay!
Join our LA Summer Up-Date Meeting
next Monday, June 19 at 7:00PM
at convenient Westside Pavilion.
There’s a lot going on this month and more to come this summer.
Take just 90 minutes to join your Los Angeles Chapter friends as we:
1) Get important news about Senator Kuehl’s SB 840 Legislative Push and the OneCareNow Campaign
2) Check out the OneCareNow Tabling Materials and new Campaign Flyer
3) Organize CATs (Community Action Teams) in Beverly Hills, Culver City, Santa Monica, West Hollywood
4) Form the planning committee for the Los Angeles City Event of August 12, 2007
5) Hear former HCA-LA Director Doris Nelson’s focus on fund raising
6) Sign up for new 4-hour Activist Training Programs in LA, El Monte or Long Beach co-sponsored by Health Access, Breast Cancer Action, Latino Issues Forum and others
7) Share your ideas for this successful revolution in California’s health care
Meeting at: The Westside Pavilion Community Room A – 3rd Floor Food Court area, Westside Pavilion
Use the entrance on Overland, just south of Pico. Drive up the ramp marked “rooftop parking” but stay left on “Level 5” and park on that same level as the entrance to the Pavilion third floor Food Court area. The Community Room is down the corridor next to the Office of the Building. Coffee and
Cookies will be served (but alas, no wine is allowed).
Monday, June 05, 2006
When Push Comes To Shove: Health Advocates Take Action
One Care Now Press Release: June 5, 2006
Dear Supporter of HCA and SB 840,
Health Care for All – California is launching a massive, historic grassroots campaign to achieve universal, single-payer health insurance.
And the campaign, called OneCareNow, needs your financial support.
Ten years after its founding, HCA has grown from a small core of committed single- payer activists into a statewide network of 30 chapters with over 10,000 members and supporters, such as you, in nearly 200 cities around the state! We have worked hard to educate Californians about single payer health care coverage, but as we continue to suffer from an ailing, failing health care system, we know there is still much more to do.
This summer, the OneCareNow Campaign and a powerful coalition of organizations will propel this process to a new level – and to inevitable success.
OneCareNow means one plan and one high standard of care for all Californians. It means full care for all, for life, for less. The OneCareNow Campaign is dedicated to building public pressure to demand passage of Senate Bill 840, authored by Senator Sheila Kuehl. The response from other organizations and legislators to the OneCareNow campaign has been swift and enthusiastic. But to succeed, we’ll also need your help now!
OneCareNow activities are already underway: a one million-signature petition drive for SB 840, a OneCareNow Campaign educational film production, a new OneCareNow.org website, and, most importantly, mobilizing a 365-city/365-day campaign of public education and activism.
The 365-city campaign, which starts on August 12, 2006, is bold and simple. There will be at least one “event” every day for a year, each in a different city, beginning with less populated cities and towns in California and ending with the largest, Los Angeles. Throughout the year, we will be educating people about SB 840. A week after the Los Angeles event, on August 19, 2007, supporters from the 365 cities—and elsewhere in the state—will hold a mammoth rally in Sacramento for universal, single payer health insurance.
The coalition helping us organize the 365 cities includes the League of Women Voters of California, the California Alliance for Retired Americans, and Health Access. But, as we know, massive public education and mobilization requires equally massive financial support!
Right now, we are producing Phase I campaign materials that HCA chapters and partners will use throughout the campaign (e.g., 1000 tabling banner sets and petitioning kits, 1000 press packets, 500 newspaper ad kits, and 500 spot radio CD’s). We are also enhancing our OneCareNow.org website to be an effective educational tool for supporters throughout the state.
Help us build this grassroots movement to pass SB 840 and make single payer health care in California a reality. Go to www.OneCareNow.org, sign the petition and get involved.
To volunteer go to www.OneCareNow.org/volunteer.html
Then help us with a generous financial contribution to the OneCareNow Campaign.
We ask you to make a tax-deductible contribution of $100* to this historic campaign today . . . more if you can afford it . . . less if you cannot. Above all, please give to this exciting OneCareNow Campaign. Contributors of $100 or more will receive a gold OneCareNow Campaign pin.
We also ask you to forward this message to your family and friends to let them know about the OneCareNow Campaign and what they can do to help.
To contribute, click on http://www.onecarenow.org/donate.html. Please consider making a monthly reoccuring donation.
Thank you again for your energy, commitment, and support.
Together, we can make quality health care a reality for all Californians.
Sincerely,
Dan Hodges, HCA-CA Chair
Andrew McGuire, Director, OneCareNow Campaign
Dear Supporter of HCA and SB 840,
Health Care for All – California is launching a massive, historic grassroots campaign to achieve universal, single-payer health insurance.
And the campaign, called OneCareNow, needs your financial support.
Ten years after its founding, HCA has grown from a small core of committed single- payer activists into a statewide network of 30 chapters with over 10,000 members and supporters, such as you, in nearly 200 cities around the state! We have worked hard to educate Californians about single payer health care coverage, but as we continue to suffer from an ailing, failing health care system, we know there is still much more to do.
This summer, the OneCareNow Campaign and a powerful coalition of organizations will propel this process to a new level – and to inevitable success.
OneCareNow means one plan and one high standard of care for all Californians. It means full care for all, for life, for less. The OneCareNow Campaign is dedicated to building public pressure to demand passage of Senate Bill 840, authored by Senator Sheila Kuehl. The response from other organizations and legislators to the OneCareNow campaign has been swift and enthusiastic. But to succeed, we’ll also need your help now!
OneCareNow activities are already underway: a one million-signature petition drive for SB 840, a OneCareNow Campaign educational film production, a new OneCareNow.org website, and, most importantly, mobilizing a 365-city/365-day campaign of public education and activism.
The 365-city campaign, which starts on August 12, 2006, is bold and simple. There will be at least one “event” every day for a year, each in a different city, beginning with less populated cities and towns in California and ending with the largest, Los Angeles. Throughout the year, we will be educating people about SB 840. A week after the Los Angeles event, on August 19, 2007, supporters from the 365 cities—and elsewhere in the state—will hold a mammoth rally in Sacramento for universal, single payer health insurance.
The coalition helping us organize the 365 cities includes the League of Women Voters of California, the California Alliance for Retired Americans, and Health Access. But, as we know, massive public education and mobilization requires equally massive financial support!
Right now, we are producing Phase I campaign materials that HCA chapters and partners will use throughout the campaign (e.g., 1000 tabling banner sets and petitioning kits, 1000 press packets, 500 newspaper ad kits, and 500 spot radio CD’s). We are also enhancing our OneCareNow.org website to be an effective educational tool for supporters throughout the state.
Help us build this grassroots movement to pass SB 840 and make single payer health care in California a reality. Go to www.OneCareNow.org, sign the petition and get involved.
To volunteer go to www.OneCareNow.org/volunteer.html
Then help us with a generous financial contribution to the OneCareNow Campaign.
We ask you to make a tax-deductible contribution of $100* to this historic campaign today . . . more if you can afford it . . . less if you cannot. Above all, please give to this exciting OneCareNow Campaign. Contributors of $100 or more will receive a gold OneCareNow Campaign pin.
We also ask you to forward this message to your family and friends to let them know about the OneCareNow Campaign and what they can do to help.
To contribute, click on http://www.onecarenow.org/donate.html. Please consider making a monthly reoccuring donation.
Thank you again for your energy, commitment, and support.
Together, we can make quality health care a reality for all Californians.
Sincerely,
Dan Hodges, HCA-CA Chair
Andrew McGuire, Director, OneCareNow Campaign
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