Jamie Miller: Magee nurses forming union to be voice for you and your loved ones

Paige Wingard, a nurse at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, speaks to a gathering of local media May 29 during a rally announcing a call to unionize for nurses at the Oakland hospital.

I was a scared 17-year-old when I first went to Magee-Womens Hospital for my prenatal care. I had a high-risk pregnancy, and as a teenage mom, I had no idea what to expect. There was never any question about which hospital to go to. Magee is where my family has delivered their babies for four generations now.

A very special nurse practitioner took the time at each appointment to hold my hand and support me throughout my difficult pregnancy. The humanity she showed me and my baby was what inspired me to become an obstetrics nurse…

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