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On today’s episode of The Confluence: We learn how health care executives are hoping to address an influx of hospital emergency room patients in need of behavioral health care; after a yearlong search, the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh is welcoming its new president and CEO, the first woman to lead the organization; and we ask two curators about the significance of the new Frick Pittsburgh exhibit, “SLAY,” which brings together two paintings created 400 years apart. Today’s guests include: Brett Sholtis, health reporter with WITF; Amy Haralson Kienle, the incoming president and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh; Dawn Brean, chief curator and director of collections at the Frick Pittsburgh; and Kilolo Luckett, an art historian and Pittsburgh-based consulting curator.
Pahousegop |Feb 25, 2021
During a Labor and Industry hearing on the bill last Thursday, critics say the proposed legislation is dangerous and could create problems for employers who are already in hot water because of the pandemic. Employers have experienced enormous challenges over the last year, said Alex Halper, director of Government Affairs for the PA Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Those who have made it this far are. many are still struggling and may see vaccinations as the key to to turning the corner.
Halper is one of the people who testified against passage of the bill. Under new federal guidelines, they [employers] have the ability to implement vaccine requirements, and we don t believe that right should be taken away by the government, explained Halper.
Cumberland County woman says she is being fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine
Desiree Pelletier of Newville says she is not anti-vaccination; she wants more time to decide if it s right for her body. Author: Grace Griffaton (FOX43) Updated: 5:04 PM EST March 3, 2021
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa.
Editors note: The video above is from March 2, 2021.
A Cumberland County healthcare worker says she is being fired after refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. 26-year-old Desiree Pelletier of Newville says her employer Hempfield Behavioral Health is requiring the vaccine in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Pelletier says she isn t anti-vaccination; she just wants more time to decide if it s best for her body.