This article is reprinted from the Speak Out Now healthcare newsletter at Highland Hospital in Oakland, CA.
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors finally announced the scheduling of the state-mandated Beilenson Hearing, after significant pressure from workers, the union, and the community. California state law requires that healthcare facilities provide detailed information to the public and hold a public hearing known as a Beilenson Hearing before reducing services. After making substantial layoffs and cuts to services throughout AHS, this hearing is an essential forum for public feedback.
The Beilenson Hearing is tentatively scheduled for February 25th at 2pm. Workers, patients, and everyone in the community is encouraged to attend and share comments on how cuts to our public healthcare infrastructure would affect them. We are still waiting for a location to be announced, but until then, save the date and prepare your comment!
Click here to read the article printed in the 02-04-26 Healthcare Newsletter
