Kelda Roys to Ascension Wisconsin: Save St. Joe’s
"Today, I’m calling on Ascension Wisconsin to commit to permanently providing surgery and inpatient services at St. Joe’s."
MILWAUKEE, WI — In response to mounting pressure from activists, Ascension Wisconsin has announced it will pause its plan to cut vital health services from St. Joseph hospital. Today, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Kelda Roys released the following statement calling on Ascension to make these changes permanent.
“I want to congratulate the activists and advocates who fought to save vital medical services at St. Joe’s hospital. Today, I’m calling on Ascension Wisconsin to commit to permanently providing surgery and inpatient services at St. Joe’s. Anything less is unacceptable.
“Saving St. Joe’s is crucial, but it is only the start. Wisconsin has an immense amount of progress to make in providing everyone with quality, affordable health care. Our government has been derelict in that responsibility for far too long and families across the state have suffered as a result. This must change.”
Roys, 38, is a small business owner, attorney, former state representative, and past head of NARAL Pro-Choice Wisconsin who has been standing up for women and families throughout her career. In the Assembly, she stood out as an influential and effective lawmaker, delivering results for working families and helping lead the opposition to Governor Scott Walker’s divisive agenda. As a parent and step-parent of four girls, Roys will fight for paid family leave, affordable childcare, great schools, and quality healthcare for all. In a year in which Wisconsin voters are ready for change, Kelda Roys provides the clearest contrast to Scott Walker.
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