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Rochester, N.Y. — The Rochester Black Nurses Association’s Health Policy Committee organized a Nurses SHIFT Change: Report for Duty Rally on Saturday at Liberty Park. The event aimed to highlight the urgent need for health care reform and to advocate for better working conditions for nurses.
Participants included nurses from various specialties, community members, and health care advocates who gathered to voice their concerns about the challenges faced in the nursing profession. Issues such as staffing shortages, workplace safety, and fair compensation were at the forefront of discussions. The rally served not only as a platform for nurses to share their experiences but also as a call to action for policymakers to prioritize health care reform.
The event featured speeches from prominent figures in the nursing community, emphasizing the critical role nurses play in patient care and the necessity of supporting them in their vital work. Attendees expressed hope that their collective efforts would lead to meaningful change in the health care system.
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