“Restore Funding for United Medical Center” petition launched

In the wake of last week’s DC City Council vote to close the only hospital east of the river, the DC Nurses Association has launched a petition to Restore Funding for United Medical Center. It's also posted on Facebook here; follow on Twitter - @dchjcoalition
“UMC is servicing between 400 to 500 patients a day and any cuts in funds for the hospital will have a detrimental impact on Ward 7 and 8,” the petition says. The Council voted to slash $25 million from UMC’s budget and to close the hospital in January 2023. “Less staff, nurses, and equipment will lead to dangerous outcomes,” the petition warns. A rally is scheduled for 9a on May 28, when the Council will hold a final vote on UMC funding. photo: nurses at the Wilson Building at last week's Council meeting; photo from DC JWJ Twitter

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