Find out Dec. 4 when 5th District Councilwoman Gerrie Schipske hosts her monthly Wake Up Long Beach discussion, this time on the subject "Why Our Emergency Rooms May Be in Trouble in Long Beach."
I'm not sure exactly what "trouble" is referred to, but Press-Telegram writer Brenda Duran recently reported that Long Beach Memorial Medical Center and other area hospitals have been swamped with extra patients after several Los Angeles County hospitals closed and that Memorial is reducing its number of beds. Read the full story here.
The Dec. 4 breakfast discussion will begin at 7:30 a.m. in the El Dorado Golf Restaurant at Studebaker Road and Willow Street. The cost of breakfast is $10. RSVP by calling (562) 570-6932.
Panelists will be Diana Hendel, chief operating officer of Long Beach Memorial Medical Center; Ray Jankowski, CEO of Community Hospital of Long Beach; Deputy Fire Chief Alan Patalono; Schipske; and possibly Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe.
Paul Eakins reports on Long Beach City Hall, and local and regional
politics. A newcomer to the Press-
Kris Hanson reports on the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles,
covering environmental issues, economic triumphs and
pitfalls and trade trends of America’s largest port.
He also writes a weekly column “On The Waterfront”,
appearing Tuesdays, and also produces an occassional video
and column titled “On The Job,” which follows the hard-working
men and women who keep Southern California’s economy humming.
Karen Robes Meeks came to work for the Press-
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