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Closing the hospital loopholes for gay families

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:00:07 +0000

Equality in hospital visitation policies is not a controversial issue. That’s what seems apparent from the 427 comments received during the just ended public comment period on the proposed(...)

Fla. hospital that discriminated against lesbian family changes policy

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 18:00:16 +0000

When Lisa Pond, 39, collapsed suddenly before she and her family embarked on a Rosie cruise, her partner Janice Langbehn was told by the Florida hospital that she wouldn’t be recognized or(...)

5th HIV case linked to VA facilities

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 04 May 2009 22:11:11 +0000

(Miami, Florida) A fifth patient has tested positive for HIV, and seven more tested positive for hepatitis after being exposed to contaminated medical equipment at three Department of Veterans(...)

Duffy: Unnecessary losses

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:49:36 +0000

Less than a month from now my tour will end and I will be leaving Iraq to head state-side, possibly for good. It will be summer and I will be able to take some of my saved funds and possibly(...)

Partner bill passes Colorado house

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:16:44 +0000

(Denver, Colorado) A bill making it easier for unmarried couples in Colorado, including gays and lesbians, to make medical decision for incapacitated partners and leave property to their(...)