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How To Get Better Health Care
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Oakland Post
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March 21, 2006
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- Long-Scott, Ethel
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Long-Scott, Ethel
Oakland Post
03-21-2006
This week millions will watch "Miracle Workers" ABC's newest reality show
where dedicated professionals provide quality care to a select few,
"deserving" cases who cannot afford it. The four year old with the life
shortening spine problem. The blind father who will see his children for
the first time -- all "miracles" that should be common-place care for
everyone, every day
Across our nation, up to 100 million people are being left sick,
stressed-out and in pain because of inadequate health care.
The failure of this nation to invest in its people was brought home in
shocking clarity when we all watched the tragic events in the gulf last
year. Now, imagine ...
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663 words
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728 words
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239 words
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779 words
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203 words
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U.S. HEALTH-CARE SYSTEM SINKS DEEPER IN PAPER, RESEARCHERS SAY\27% OF...
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505 words
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