LWV League of Women Voters of California
Marin County, CA November 7, 2000 Election
Smart Voter Esther Blau, R.N.

Candidate for
Director; Marin Healthcare District; Full Term

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Registered Nurse
  • MGH Surgical Recovery Room Nurse 20 years
  • patient advocate 20+ years
  • elected to MGH Professional Performance Committee past 7 years
  • endorsed by 100s of doctors, nurses & community leaders
  • only candidate endorsed by BOTH Marin Independent Journal AND Pacific Sun
Top Priorities if Elected
  • highest quality patient care, including trauma center
  • accountability to the public on quality of care & range of services
  • responsible allocation of resources
Position Papers
Why I am running for this position
Patient care is my principal concern. I will facilitate honest communication among the Board, professional staff, and administrators -- with patient care for the entire community the highest priority.
History behind Sutter take-over of Marin General Hospital:
In 1952 MGH opened its doors - profitable and high quality patient care - to 1985 when privatized & care started slipping - through 1995 when merged with Sutter and care deteriorated drastically - to today...
 
Key Endorsements
  • American Nurses Association-California AND California Nurses' Association
  • National Women's Political Caucus (NWPC) AND NOW Marin Chapter
  • Honorable Hal Brown, Supervisor AND many other elected officials
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Campaign Contact Information
E-mail: eblau@microweb.com

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