Health Care for All in 2009
Mothers Leading the Way

Huge Turnout for Health Care Rally!

On Saturday, May 30th, WSNA joined over 180 other organizations and thousands of individuals in a rally and march for quality, affordable health care for everyone in 2009. WSNA staff and members joined together at the rally wearing WSNA blue and proudly holding “RNs Care for You” signs.

WSNA President Kim Armstrong spoke at the rally noting that registered nurses are acutely aware of the problems people face when they do not receive timely and appropriate care. She urged the crowd to fight for health care reform now. Senator Patty Murray and Congressman Jim McDermott also addressed the crowd as well as a number of community leaders.

The theme, "Health Care for All in 2009 - Mothers Leading the Way," was a powerful message, with mothers front and center during the march and rally. The diverse group of supporters and broad coalition of endorsing organizations at the march displayed energy and enthusiasm for attaining President Obama’s goal of achieving health care reform this year.

WSNA officially endorsed the rally and its goal of winning quality, affordable health care for everyone in 2009. WSNA was also proud to participate in the planning, promotion and execution of the event.

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The American Nurses Association (ANA) has long advocated for guaranteed, affordable, accessible and high-quality health care for all and emphasized that health care is a basic human right. In this critical time of the national health care reform debate, ANA is making its voice heard loudly on Capitol Hill.

ANA wants legislative efforts to focus on expanding coverage, improving access to care, and creating reliable, adequate funding for nursing education. ANA outlines its principles on health care reform in the video, “Health Care – A Basic Human Right.” Click on the link below to view the video.

http://nursingworld.org/HSRvideo

Founded in 1908, WSNA is the professional organization representing more than 15,000 registered nurses in Washington State. WSNA effectively advocates for the improvement of health standards and availability of quality health care for all people; promotes high standards for the nursing profession; and advances the professional and economic development of nurses.

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