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"Of all the forms of inequality,
injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane."

–Martin Luther King, Jr.

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The following individuals were elected by their respective constituencies to serve on the SPAN State Council for a one-year term ending in April, 2006:

 

Labor
Michael Anderson — Boilermakers Local 900
Tim Burga — Ohio AFL-CIO
Bernie Burkett — Transport Workers Union
Chris Farrand — Graphic Communications Union (GCU) Local 546M
Linda Hinton — Communications Workers of America (CWA) District 4
Harold Mitchell — AFSCME Ohio Council 8
Dave Pavlick — United Auto Workers (UAW) Region 2B
Bob Park — American Federation of Government Employees
Dallas Sells — UNITEHERE, Ohio District Council

 

Health Care Community
Joseph Daprano, M.D.
Alice Faryna, M.D.
Martha Grodrian, R.D., L.D., C.D.E.
Kristopher Keller, DC, DABCO
David Lewis, Medical Student
Hassan Mehbod, M.D.
Johnathon Ross, M.D.
Donald L. Rucknagel, M.D.
Orhan Sancaktar, Medical Student
Michael Seidman, M.D.

 

Community Organizations
David Berenson — Joining Forces
Kathleen Geathers — Women for Racial and Economic Equality
Karen Hansen — Ohio Conference on Fair Trade
Suzette Henderson — Ohio NOW (National Organization for Women)
Vicky Knight — Women Speak Out for Peace and Justice
Mickie Maccabee — Rural Action
Nathan Ruggles — Northeast Ohio American Friends Service Committee
Heather West — Deaf and Deaf-Blind Committee on Human Rights

 

Faith Groups
Barbara Baylor, Minister for Health and Wellness, United Church of Christ
Pam Cobb, M.D., Social Justice Committee, First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus
Rev. Bryan Gillooly, Assistant to Bishop for Peace and Justice Ministries, Episcopal Diocese of Ohio
Rev. Leslie E. Stansbery, President, Interfaith Association of Central Ohio

 

Business Community
Tony Bourne — Manager, Workforce Development - Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce
Mark Gaskill — Consultant to Business
Tim Kettler — Action Septic
Logan Martinez — Painter
Bob Smiddie — Potter

 

Other Organizations / Individuals
Tim Bruce — Green Party
Martha Grodrian — Dayton Area Organizer
Robert F. Hagan — State Senator
Sevim McCutcheon — Noble County Organizer
Dale Miller — State Representative
Carolyn Park — Ohio State Labor Party
Michael Skindell — State Representative
Nick Teti — Zanesville/Coshocton Area Organizer

 

Chapter Representatives
Cincinnati — Bob Park
Cleveland — Bob Parker
Columbus — Mary Lou Shaw, M.D.
Cuyahoga-West — Ron McCutcheon
Greater Miami Valley — Darlene Mehbod
Mahoning Valley — Leonard Grbinick
Southeast Ohio — Warren Haydon
Toledo — Bob Masters
Tri-County — Herman Oden

 

Regional Coordinators
Region 1 — Dave Pavlick
Region 2 — Bob Masters
Region 3 — Arlene Sheak
Region 4 — Don Rucknagel (Acting)
Region 5 — Alice Faryna
Region 6 — Leonard Grbinick (Acting)
Region 7 — Sheilah Conard

 

Staff
Jerry Gordon — SPAN Ohio Secretary
Barbara Walden — SPAN Ohio Treasurer



7/19/05

 

Bullet Points for Legislators

  • Single Payer saves money.  For the past 20 years, states have commissioned studies on different types of health care systems.   In EVERY case, single payer was shown to be the only way to cover everyone and the only system that saved money and controlled costs.

  • Publicly financed does not mean government run health care.  YOU have publicly financed health coverage, but the government does not make decisions regarding your health care.

  • Cost conscious patients often don't get the care they need.   Most decisions are made by the doctor in concert with the patient, but the patient relies on the doctor's knowledge to make a decision.  Expensive tests and treatments cannot be ordered by the patient, only the doctor.

  • Lifestyle choices are not what is fueling high costs in health care.   The United States ranks low in general health indicators, but high in good health habits.  We smoke less, drink less and consume less animal fat that many other countries with better health indicators and much lower health care costs.

  • Businesses can accurately determine their health care costs and are not subject to unanticipated large premium increases.

  • It will reduce labor costs due to a more efficient way of financing health care, eliminating much wasteful administration.

  • Workers' Compensation costs will be reduced, likely by half, due to the fact that everyone has health coverage and there is no need for the medical portion.

  • It reduces the need for part time employees and provides easier recruiting.  There are no pre-existing conditions or Cobra issues.

  • Eliminates the oversight of health benefits and bargaining health coverage with employees.

  • It creates healthier personnel and more stable employees, reduces absenteeism and eliminates employer health coverage complaints.

  • It reduces employee health related debt and personal bankruptcies.

  • It frees up family income that can be spent on other goods and services, thus stimulating the economy.

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Tips for Writing Letters to Editor

Follow guidelines for your local paper (word count, submission instructions, etc.)

Frame your letter in relation to a recent news item Use state specific data whenever possible (let us know if you need help finding some!)

Address counter arguments

Be aware of your audience and emphasize how Medicare for All is good for ALL residents of the state

Criticize other positions, not people Include your credentials (especially if you work in the healthcare field)

Avoid jargon and abbreviations

Don’t overload on statistics and minor details

Cover only one or two points in a single letter

Avoid rambling and vagueness

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UPCOMING EVENTS

  • SPAN Ohio Walk for Health Justic...Sat. 25 Jun, 2022 (4:00 pm - 5:00 pm)We have chosen the Goodale Park Parimeter for the Walk for Health Care Justice this year. It will take place during Co...
  • SPAN Region 7 Zoom MeetingSun. 26 Jun, 2022 (7:00 pm - 8:00 pm)Region 7 will meet via Zoom on Sunday, June 26th at 7:00 p.m.  Please email Tim Bruce at mitykurb@gmail.com for the link.
  • Cleveland Area SPAN MeetingMon. 27 Jun, 2022 (5:00 pm - 6:00 pm)Cleveland Area SPAN Meeting       Cleveland area SPAN meeting will be held online via Zoom (or conference call) on Mo...
  • State Council MeetingSat. 6 Aug, 2022 (9:00 am - 10:00 am)We will be meeting via Zoom.  If you wish to attend, contact Matt Noordsij-Jones (mattnj78@gmail.com) for the Zoom link.
  • State Council MeetingSat. 1 Oct, 2022 (9:00 am - 10:00 am)We will be meeting via Zoom.  If you wish to attend, contact Matt Noordsij-Jones (mattnj78@gmail.com) for the Zoom link.
  • State Council MeetingSat. 3 Dec, 2022 (9:00 am - 10:00 am)We will be meeting via Zoom.  If you wish to attend, contact Matt Noordsij-Jones (mattnj78@gmail.com) for the Zoom link.
  • State Council MeetingSat. 4 Feb, 2023 (9:00 am - 10:00 am)We will be meeting via Zoom.  If you wish to attend, contact Matt Noordsij-Jones (mattnj78@gmail.com) for the Zoom link.
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