Archive for July, 2008

Isle groups join health care drive

July 10th, 2008

Newswatch, Star-Bulletin staff and wire service
Concerned Hawaii groups have joined a national coalition of organizations launching a $40 million campaign to improve health care for all Americans.
The goal is “basic access to affordable quality health care,” said the Rev. Bob Nakata, a former state legislator representing Faith Action for Community Equity.
His group was one of [...]

Campaign For New Health Care Plan

July 9th, 2008

Honolulu advocates took part in a $40 million ad campaign Tuesday, for a new health care plan. It’s called, Health Care For America Now. Organizers say the goal is to push for quality, affordable health care for every American. More than 44 cities took part in Tuesdays launch. According to the group, there are more [...]

Hawaii Joins Campaign Against Rising Health Care Costs

July 9th, 2008

Group Pushes For Universal Health Care
HONOLULU — A coalition of local advocacy groups is behind the Honolulu effort of a national campaign warning of rising heath care costs.
Across the country Health Care for America Now on Tuesday launched a push to draw attention to the growing problem.
The campaign is focused on getting universal access to [...]

Health Care for America NOW!

11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Hawaii State Capitol Rotunda

Faith Action for Community Equity (FACE) will hold a press conference on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 11 a.m.at the Hawaii State Capitol rotunda to help launch a national campaign to win quality and affordable healthcare for all. We invite everyone who supports our passion for winning [...]