· 6 issues
This issue of HealthPAC Bulletin focuses on the crisis facing the United Mine Workers' (UMW) health and welfare programs, which have been severely impacted by financial mismanagement and production-linked benefits. The article 'Health Care by the Ton' discusses the historical significance of the UMWA's health care system, once a model for comprehensive care, now in decline due to cutbacks and a financial crisis exacerbated by a nationwide miners' strike. Additionally, the issue reflects on the Gauley Bridge disaster, highlighting the intersection of race, class, and occupational hazards in American labor history. The political context includes ongoing struggles for miners' rights and health care reform, emphasizing the need for universal coverage and community-based health services.
This issue of HealthPAC Bulletin focuses on the challenges of affirmative action in medical schools, particularly in light of the Bakke v. Regents of the University of California case. It highlights the stagnation of minority enrollment in health professional schools and critiques the ineffective measures taken to promote diversity. Additionally, the issue discusses the obstetrical experiences of urban poor women in East Harlem, emphasizing the alienation they face within the healthcare system. The publication also touches on the rise of home health testing kits and their implications for patient autonomy in healthcare.
This triple issue of the HealthPAC Bulletin focuses on the challenges faced by health systems agencies (HSAs) in controlling healthcare costs amidst a conservative political climate and budgetary constraints. It highlights the decline of the New York City Department of Health (NYCDOH) due to severe cuts in preventive and primary care services, exacerbated by the city's fiscal crisis and the shift towards a market-driven healthcare model. Notable articles discuss the implications of these changes on public health services and the ongoing struggle for community-based care alternatives, particularly in the context of mental health facilities in Washington, D.C.
This issue of HealthPAC Bulletin focuses on the challenges faced by ex-mental patients in New York City as they transition from institutional care to community living. The article 'Pathologies of Place and Disorders of Mind' highlights the systemic failures in providing adequate housing and support for these individuals, leading to increased homelessness and societal rejection. Other notable sections discuss the effectiveness of community clinics in Seattle, the ongoing struggles for women's health rights, and the implications of the OSHA Act being weakened. The issue reflects broader themes of deinstitutionalization and the need for comprehensive mental health reform.
The August 1986 issue of HealthPAC Bulletin focuses on women's health issues, particularly the implications of the national malpractice crisis on birth alternatives and the ethical dilemmas surrounding neonatal care for infants with disabilities. Notable articles include a debate between Adrienne Asch and Barbara Katz Rothman on the 'Baby Doe' rulings, which challenge parental rights in medical decision-making for disabled newborns. The issue also highlights the impact of political decisions on maternal and child health, with a critical look at the Reagan administration's proposed cuts to health programs for low-income women and children. The Bulletin emphasizes the intersection of reproductive rights and disability rights, urging a reevaluation of societal attitudes towards medical care and the treatment of disabled infants.
The Winter 1992 issue of HealthPAC Bulletin focuses on the intersection of women's health and justice, highlighting the systemic injustices faced by marginalized women, particularly those who are poor, disabled, or incarcerated. Notable articles include Wendy Chavkin's critique of the criminalization of pregnant women who use drugs, and Elizabeth Cooper's examination of the legal repercussions for women living with HIV. The issue also features reflections on the health care needs of women in prison and the challenges surrounding access to abortion, particularly in light of the RU 486 controversy. Loretta Ross's editorial underscores the urgent need for advocacy in response to ongoing attacks on women's health rights.