Forum Health nurses have rally to support keeping Forum Health intact

November 19, 2009 at 5:58p.m.

Forum Health Rally

Forum Health workers and supporters rallied in downtown Youngstown Nov. 19, 2009.

YOUNGSTOWN — Choice, access to quality health care and preservation of jobs is the message of Northside Medical Center nurses in the face of increasing likelihood that Forum Health will be sold.

About 50 registered nurses and supporters rallied in a parking lot off Vindicator Square at 3:45 p.m. today and marched to the steps of the Nathaniel R. Jones Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse on Commerce Street to reinforce that Northside and its employees are an asset to the community.

“The community and Northside consumers have weighed in. They want and expect choice and access to quality health care,” said Eric Williams, president of the Ohio Nurses Association/Youngstown General Duty Nurses Association.

“We have an interest in continuing down the path of reorganization, but the sale of Forum Health is highly likely. This comes down to the creditors. They want their money now,” Williams added.

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