Salinas, Calif. – After being terminated amid his outspoken patient care advocacy campaign, Dr. Cris Carrillo will be returning to work at Alisal Health Center following a settlement reached with the County of Monterey. “I am overjoyed in returning to my community of...
Press Releases
Washington State University Physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians File to Unionize to Improve Patient Care
Pullman, Wash. – A dozen physicians and advanced practice clinicians at Washington State University (WSU) have filed a petition to be represented by the Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD) with the Washington State Public Employment Relations Commission...
PeaceHealth Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants Hold Informational Picket on January 9 to Address Stalled Contract Negotiations and Union Recognition Issues
Bellingham, Wash. – Physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants at PeaceHealth represented by the Union of American Physicians and Dentists will join other caregivers represented by Service Employees International Union Healthcare 1199NW in an...
Providers at Peak Vista Community Health Centers Unionize with the Union of American Physicians and Dentists to Improve Patient Care
Colorado Springs, Colo. – More than 90 providers at Peak Vista Community Health Centers won their election to unionize with the Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD) by an overwhelming majority support. "Now that the union is in place, it is time for Peak...
Agreement Reached Addressing UB Medical Residents/Fellows’ Salary, Healthcare and Professional Development Needs
Buffalo, NY — The Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD) and University Medical Resident Services, P.C. (UMRS) are very pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached that addresses the salary, healthcare and professional development needs of...
Monterey County Doctors Go On Strike In Protest Of Colleague’s Wrongful Termination
Salinas, Calif. – More than 700 patients at the Alisal Health Center have lost access to essential healthcare services after the Monterey County Health Department illegally terminated Dr. Cris Carrillo in retaliation for his patient care advocacy. The clinics operated...
University at Buffalo Resident Physicians Four-Day Strike Begins Tuesday, 09/03
Buffalo, NY – More than 800 resident physicians and fellows at the University at Buffalo (UB) will go on a four-day strike beginning Tuesday, September 3. The residents, represented by the Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD), are demanding a fair contract...
Psychiatrists Raise Patient Care Concerns Under The Leadership Of San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services Medical Director
Stockton, Calif. – Psychiatrists employed by San Joaquin County have formally expressed no confidence in Dr. Nia Lozano, the medical director of the county’s behavioral health services, citing concerns about her leadership. The doctors, represented by the Union of...
Patients Sound Alarm On Healthcare Crisis At Peak Vista Community Health Centers
Colorado Springs, CO – The Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD) is holding a press conference on Monday, August 26, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Peak Vista Community Health Center at Academy located at 3207 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80917 in the...