Senior Citizens, Unions, Physicians and Nurses Groups Lend Support to Hospitals' State H...(ewithin these critical institutions will...),Health

"The disappearance of hospitals in our communities not only means the loss of thousands of jobs, but more importantly, it seriously impedes access to quality healthcare. Governor Corzine's 2009 budget proposes nearly $300 million in healthcare cuts, including $143 million for charity care services for the uninsured and a total of $90 million in state and federal cuts to nursing homes. Should this proposed cut go through, New Jersey will undoubtedly see more hospital closures and job reductions. New Jersey hospitals and their employees provide the safety-net care to our uninsured residents. We respectfully ask our elected officials to support appropriate funding for charity care in the 2009 budget and oppose the proposed cuts to this program." - Micki McIntyre, Chair, NY-NJ Chapter of the Medical Library Association

"The Health Sciences Association of New Jersey Library Association (http://www.hslanj.org) fully supports and appreciates the efforts of healthcare advocates attending the rally on May 12, 2008. It is imperative that all members of the New Jersey healthcare community work together in order to ensure that New Jerseyans continue to have access to quality healthcare." - Jeannine Creazzo, President, Health Sciences Library Association of New Jersey

"All demographic forecasts show a growth in the number of people over 65. As our citizens age there will clearly be a need for more hospitals and nursing homes. This is the sort of factual research information that needs to underpin actions about government policy and decisions. Libraries of all types, but in particular those in government and the medical field, can provide this support
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