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Long-term care and privatization of senior homes an overriding concern

A Blind River man who has decades of experience in the medical sector says the privatization of health care should raise alarm bells with the public.

Albert Dupuis says he was dismayed to learn at the Ontario Health Coalition meeting last Friday that the government is making a concerted effort to push further the privatization of health care, including long-term care facilities.

Dupuis says he retired to Blind River to take care of senior members of his family and their care should be front and centre, not a matter of how much money can be made.

He says the coalition and its support organizations, including the Algoma and the Sudbury health coalitions, are planning a series of meetings to fight the move with a virtual summit planned for March 23rd, which the public can take part in.

To view Friday’s Zoom presentation, go to: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?extid=CL-UNK-UNK-UNK-AN_GK0T-GK1C&ref=watch_permalink&v=3067872873468170

Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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