Category Archives: A Declaration of Purpose

Economic Repercussions Prove Powerful in Stopping Hateful Public Health/Quality of Life Laws

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Laura Newman

It’s hard to keep up with the regressive state laws that threaten the people’s health and quality of life. Women, LGBT individuals, and people of color are popular targets. There may be a silver lining though. Just this morning, the … Continue reading →

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Patient POV On Vacation

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Laura Newman

I won’t be posting very much for the next 10 days. Vacation beckons. I am off to Cape via Provincetown tomorrow and then on to Martha’s Vineyard. Spent a lovely long weekend in the Boston area and in New Hampshire … Continue reading →

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Listening to Patients: Voices from the Underground

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Laura Newman

You don’t have to look very far to find patients who feel nobody is listening to them these days, even though there is a robust patient empowerment and support community. Yet a wealth of stories are not being told because … Continue reading →

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