The Coalition to Save St. Luke's has been formed which includes community based organizations in the neighborhoods served by St. Luke's Hospital and unions representing St. Luke’s staff, along with doctors and nurses from the Save St. Luke's Campaign. The coalition includes organizations that serve the elderly, minority, at risk youth, low income, mentally ill, and homeless people...those who will suffer the most should CPMC's plan to end acute care services at its St. Luke's Campus by the end for 2009 be implemented.
At its second meeting held on January 7 attended by over 20 leaders from various community organizations, it launched a vigorous plan to protest and draw public attention to the plight of the beleaguered South of Market community hospital. Patients and community members are invited to attend the coalition’s next action on January 24th-
Rally and Press Conference
on the steps of San Francisco City Hall
Thursday, January 24th at Noon
This action will to coincide with the upcoming public hearing before the Operations and Neighborhood Services Services Committee of the Board of Supervisors.
The coalition is planning other public actions and outreach to educate patients and community members. If you represent a community-based organization or wish to volunteer to help in this effort, please contact Jane Martin, Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center , 515 Cortland Ave , SF , CA 94110 . 415-206-2140 X155, or jmartin@bhnc.org to become part of the effort to Save St. Luke's.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
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