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Jan 1972 · #37

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Summary

The January 1972 issue of HealthPAC Bulletin focuses on the struggle for community-worker control at Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx, highlighting the need for radical restructuring of the health system to prioritize people over profit. The editorial discusses the pivotal role of hospital workers in effecting change and the challenges they face in organizing alongside community members. Notable groups involved include the Health Revolutionary Unity Movement (HRUM) and the Young Lords Party, both of which advocate for improved health services in underserved communities. The issue also outlines the dire conditions at Lincoln Hospital, exacerbated by systemic neglect and budget cuts, while emphasizing the importance of solidarity between workers and the community to achieve meaningful reform.

Topics

community-controlcommunity-organizinghealth-activismpublic-hospitalsaccess-to-careworkers-healthblack-healthpuerto-rican-healthmental-illnessdrug-addictionquality-of-care

Articles · 8

p. 1–2
The article discusses the evolution of institutional organizing within the health system, emphasizing the role of workers in achieving community control.
p. 2–3
This piece highlights the struggles and conditions faced by Lincoln Hospital in the South Bronx, detailing the community's fight for better health services.
p. 3–4
The article outlines the various groups involved in the struggle for control at Lincoln Hospital, including the medical school, worker groups, and community organizations.
p. 5–6
A historical overview of the events at Lincoln Hospital, detailing key moments in the struggle for community-worker control.
p. 6–7
The article discusses the ongoing struggle for community-worker control at Lincoln Hospital and the implications for health care delivery.
p. 8–9
This piece examines the Health Revolutionary Unity Movement's efforts to build political awareness among health workers at Lincoln Hospital.
p. 14–15
The article describes the establishment of the Community Medical Corps, which aimed to provide health screenings and services in the South Bronx.
p. 16
A list of previous articles detailing events at Lincoln Hospital, providing context for the current struggles.

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