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Statement by NYSNA, Largest New York Nurses Union, Regarding NYS Department of Health Nurse Staffing Study

August 18, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 18, 2020 Contact: Carl Ginsburg | carl.ginsburg@nysna.org | 917-405-1060 NEW YORK, NY — The New York State Nurses Association, representing over 42,000 nurses in New York State, responded to the highly-anticipated study on nurse staffing enhancements just released by the

Northwell LIJ Valley Stream Nurses and Supporters Rally for Safe Staffing, Respect and Healthcare Justice

August 13, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 12, 2020 Contact: Kristi Barnes | kristi.barnes@nysna.org | 646.853.4489 Valley Stream, NY — More than 100 nurses, elected officials, community, labor and religious leaders gathered in front of Northwell LIJ Valley Stream hospital today for a picket to demand safe

Media Advisory: COVID Nurse Heroes Demand Safe Staffing and a Fair Contract

August 12, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 12, 2020 Contact: Kristi Barnes | kristi.barnes@nysna.org | 646.853.4489 Nurses Joined by Elected Officials, Community, Labor and Religious Leaders to Demand Safe Staffing and Respect at Northwell LIJ Valley Stream Hospital Valley Stream, NY — During the COVID-19 surge

Statement of the New York State Nurses Association on school reopening in the Fall of 2020

August 08, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 10, 2020 Contact: Kristi Barnes | kristi.barnes@nysna.org | 646.853.4489 NYSNA Board says COVID-19 still a clear and present danger, warns of public health risks from in-person schooling New York, NY — With COVID-19 cases spiking around the country, New York City

Media Advisory for Thursday, July 16 - NYSNA calls for the reopening of Syosset Hospital inpatient psychiatric unit

July 16, 2020

NYSNA calls for the reopening of Syosset Hospital inpatient psychiatric unit; patient needs are not being met; nurses call on Northwell to be there for the mental healthcare needs of the community; patient advocates and elected officials to speak Reports of psychiatric patients stuck in Syosset’s ER

STATEMENT FROM THE NEW YORK STATE NURSES ASSOCIATION ON NYS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REPORT ON NURSING HOME COVID-19 DEATHS

July 09, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2020 New York – On July 6, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) released a report entitled Factors Associated with Nursing Home Infections and Fatalities in New York State During the COVID-19 Global Health Crisis. This report’s primary conclusion is that “

Nurses Rally Against MVHS Staffing Cuts during COVID Crisis

May 05, 2020

For Immediate Release: May 6, 2020 Contact: Corey Ellis | corey.ellis@nysna.org | 518.526.4844 Kristi Barnes | kristi.barnes@nysna.org | 646.853.4489 Nurses Demand CEO Darlene Stromstad Bring Back the Nurses, Recommit to Caring for Utica Community Utica, NY — As a surge of COVID-19 patients is