Category Archives: Hunger Strike

Procession, Vigil and Occupation at Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Depart Sunday, August 11 at 2PM: 3442 W 26th St Arrive: Sunday, August 11 at 7PM: Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 215 E Huron What: Funeral procession and occupation: Sunday night and Monday A few days ago, fourteen people ended their Hunger … Continue reading

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Sad news today: Sarai Rodriguez is dying

Sarai Rodriguez (currently at John H Stroger Hospital) is one of the fourteen patients whose loved ones participated in the Hunger Strike for Health Care. Today, her doctors and family have notified us that she is dying. Hunger strikers are … Continue reading

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Notes on negotiations with Christ Memorial Hospital

A delegation of three Hunger Strikers participated in a two-hour with representatives from Christ Memorial Hospital today. Participants in the meeting include Tony Mooney Gardner, Manager of Public Affairs at Christ Medical Center and Chief Operating Officer of Christ Medical … Continue reading

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Hunger Strikers’ next target: Christ Advocate

Hunger strikers relocate to Christ Medical Center and refuse to leave until their demands are met. They are calling for solidarity! Please join them if you can: Wednesday, 10AM 4440 West 95th Street Oak Lawn, Illinois If you cannot be … Continue reading

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Northwestern Memorial still denies meeting

Hunger strikers spent all night Sunday and all day today in front of Northwestern Memorial Hospital; administration refused to meet with them . Please join them at 215 E Huron today at 6:30 for a press conference and update on … Continue reading

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Protest at Northwestern Memorial Hospital today!!

Call Northwestern Memorial – (312)-926-2000; ask for CEO Dean Harrison and tell him the hunger strikers are at his door! MEET WITH THE HUNGER STRIKERS MONDAY! Tell the hospital is it unacceptable to refuse care and let people die.  We … Continue reading

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Actions August 3-6

Saturday, August 3 @ 1PM: Press conference @3442 W 26th St Saturday, August 3 @ 6PM:  Open Planning meeting, 3442 W 26th St Sunday August 4, starting at 3PM: Protest and overnight action, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 251 E Huron St … Continue reading

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