Physicians and supporters arrested at CareFirst health insurance office to call for real health care reform
Kevin Zeese
Dr. Margaret Flowers
Doctor Margaret Flowers, a pediatrician who has testified before Congress on the need for meaningful health care reform, was arrested and intends to stay in jail until the CEO of CareFirst has a public meeting with her. She is joined by Charles Loubert, 81, a Baltimore resident and former teacher who was also arrested, and who was denied health care several years ago by his insurer. Both Flowers and Loubert are refusing to give information to the Baltimore police that would lead to their release until Chet Burrell, the CEO of CareFirst, agrees to meet with them publicly to discuss CareFirst redirecting all funds that go to lobbying, advertising, or political contributions to pay for the care of clients who need it.
Thursday, October 29th:
Baltimore, MD
When: 12:00PM
Where: CareFirst
Contact: Kevin Zeese,kzeese@earthlink.net, (301) 995-6582
Link:http://mobilizeforhealthcare-baltimore.ning.com
Louisville, KY
When: 10:00AM
Where: Humana insurance
Contact: Kay Tillow,nursenpo@aol.com, 917-621-7268
Link:http://mobilizeforhealthcare-kentucky.ning.com/
Friday, October 30th:
Philadelphia, PA
When: Noon
Where: Anthem Blue Cross
Contact: Jeff Muckensturm, 267-515-2400,jeff@healthcare-now.org
Link:http://mobilizeforhealthcare-pa.ning.com/
Tuesday, November3rd:
San Diego, CA
When: 10:00AM
Where: Blue Shield
Contact: Jerry Malamud,aabs@aol.com, 858-270-5562Link:http://mobilizeforhealthcare-sandiego.ning.com/
Wednesday, November 4th:
Albuquerque, NM
When: 10:30AM
Contact: Guy Watson,drguy0@gmail.com
Link:http://mobilizeforhealthcare-abq.ning.com/
Atlanta, GA
When: 10:00AM
Where: Blue Cross Blue Shield
Contact: Denise Woodall,denisewoodallksu@yahoo.com
Link:http://mobilizeforhealthcare-atlanta.ning.com/
Detroit, MI
When: 12:00pm
Where: Blue Cross
Contact: Precious Daniels,vincious1@hotmail.com; 313-361-4318
Link:http://mobilizeforhealthcare-detroit.ning.com
Portland, ORWhen: TBAContact: Jim Ferner,vjday153@hotmail.com, 503-231-0847
Link:http://mobilizeforhealthcare-oregon.ning.com
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Katie Robbins
Assistant Coordinator
Healthcare-NOW!
339 Lafayette St
NY, NY 10012
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